SIB 27 01 22
DELIVERY STOP: REPLACE CONTROL UNIT TRANSFER CASE

2022-03-17

This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 2) replaces SI B27 01 22 dated February 2022.
What’s New (Specific text highlighted):

Parts section updated

Please perform the procedure outlined in this Service Information on all affected vehicles before customer
delivery. In the event the customer has already taken delivery of the vehicle, perform the procedure the next
time the vehicle is in the shop.

MODEL
E-Series

Model Description

Production Date

G01
G02

X3 Sports Activity Vehicle
X4 Sports Activity Coupe

December 23, 2021 – January 4, 2022
December 23, 2021 – January 4, 2022

AFFECTED VEHICLES
Vehicles which require this Campaign to be completed will show it as “Open” when checked either in AIR,
the "Service Menu" of DCSnet (Dealer Communication System), ISPA Next or Warranty Vehicle Inquiry.

SITUATION
BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective January 11, 2022) on a small number of Model Year 2022
BMW vehicles that were produced between December 23, 2021 and January 4, 2022.
Do not deliver to a customer, a New, Certified Pre-Owned or Used vehicle subject to a Delivery Stop,
until the vehicle is repaired. Do not use or sell replacement equipment/parts subject to a Delivery
Stop.

CAUSE
Due to a production failure, the control unit was assembled with a capacitor instead of a resistor.

CORRECTION
Replace the control unit (LMV) of the transfer box.

PROCEDURE
Replace the transfer box control unit according to Repair Instruction 27 10 730 Replacing the control unit for
transfer box (longitudinal torque module) (after vehicle diagnosis) (without programming/encoding, see 61
00 ...).

PARTS INFORMATION
Please monitor the Parts Matrix for ordering procedure.
Only use and invoice the part number below.
Part Number
27 60 5A1F8A0

Description
Transfer box control unit kit (ATC13-2)

Quantity
1

Note: P/N 07 14 5A12CE7 (Shaft Seal) is no longer needed for this repair and has been deleted from the
Parts list.
Additionally, other materials and small parts that are not specified above, such as fluids, lubricants, one-time
use screws, nuts, and seals, which must be replaced or installed according to the ISTA repair
instructions/ETK, must be selected from the Electronic Parts Catalog, or other approved BMW resources,

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according to the respective vehicle type. Invoiced these items separately under the corresponding repair
Defect Code.

CLAIM INFORMATION
During this workshop visit, the affected vehicle may show one or more programming and encoding Technical
Campaign repairs open, the programming and encoding procedure may only be invoiced one time.
When this Technical Campaign shows open, and after replacing the LMV control unit as instructed,
please use this campaign’s Claim Information to submit for updating the vehicle’s software to the
required I-level or higher.
As required by any other open campaigns on the vehicle, please be sure to perform any additional
before and/or after work (including attaching labels). Close any remaining open programming and
encoding Campaign repairs as outlined in their corresponding Service Information Bulletin.
Reimbursement for this Action will be via normal claim entry utilizing the applicable work package
information below and the part numbers listed above.
Defect Code:

0027120100

G01 G02 Replacing transfer box control unit

Completion before the first vehicle delivery to a customer or the vehicle is already in the workshop
Work Pkg

Labor
Operation

Description (Plus work)

Labor Allowance

00 71 984

Replacing the transfer box control
unit (includes checking/topping up
the transfer box oil and
programming/encoding the control
units)

19 FRU (All)

#1

Or:
The vehicle arrives at your center and this Action shows open (No other Main work will be
performed or claimed during this workshop visit)
Work Pkg

Labor
Operation

Description (Main work)

Labor Allowance

00 71 406

Replacing the transfer box control
unit (includes checking/topping up
the transfer box oil and
programming/encoding the control
units)

20 FRU (X3
xDrive30i; 21 FRU
(All others)

#2

Only one of the flat rate labor operation codes listed above can be used for claim submission and
reimbursement. Also, only one Main work flat rate labor operation code can be claimed per workshop visit.
Claim Repair Comments
Only reference the SIB number and the work package (Pkg) number performed in the RO technician notes
and the claim comments (For example: B27 01 22 WP 1), unless otherwise required by State law.
And, as needed:
Sublet – Bulk Material (RO and Claim Comments Required)

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Sublet Code Up to $25.00 Reimbursement for the repair-related bulk material (Do not use the
4
BMW part number for claim submission)
Sublet reimbursement calculation for claiming the applicable repair-related bulk material (BMW part number)
is at the dealer net price amount for the quantity used for topping up plus your center’s handling.
Enter this material cost in sublet and itemize the amount on the repair order and in claim comment section
Programming and Encoding - Vehicle Control Units (RO and Claim Comments Required)
This procedure automatically reprograms and encodes any vehicle control modules that do not have the
latest software I-level.
If one or more control modules fail during the reprogramming procedure, claim the required consequential
repair work procedures to address this issue (including performing the IRAP Control Unit Recovery first as
required, refer to the SIB in AIR) under the Defect Code in this bulletin with the labor operations in AIR that
apply.
Please explain the additional work procedures that were performed (The why and the what) on the repair
order and in the claim comments.
For covered repairs that address control module failures that occurred prior to performing this
reprogramming procedure, claim this work with the Defect Code and labor operations (including diagnosis)
in AIR that apply.
Based on which one applies to your center, please refer to SI B01 01 20 or B01 07 20 for the applicable
procedure for documenting, claiming, and explaining, on the RO and in the claim comments, your diagnosis
work time (WT), job/repair work time (WT), and the vehicle repairs your center performed, unless otherwise
required by State law.
And, when applicable:
Alternative Mobility Solution (AMS) for Vehicle Owners (RO and Claim Comments Required)
This Action repair qualifies for Alternative Mobility Solution (AMS) expense reimbursement, claim this item
under the Defect Code noted above as follows:
Sublet Code 2 - Itemize the AMS sublet amount on the repair order and in the claim comment section.
Please refer to SI B01 29 16 for additional information.

QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS BULLETIN
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