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TAILGATE OPENS A FEW MILLIMETERS WHEN ACTIVATED

2022-10-31

MODEL
E-Series
U11

Model Description
X1 Sports Activity Vehicle

Production Date
SOP (start of production) – October 31, 2022

SITUATION
When signaling the vehicle to open the tailgate, the tailgate will only open a few millimeters.
Note: Please see the attached video V61 02 22.

CAUSE
When actuating the tailgate, the electrical current threshold is exceeded. Therefore, the HKFM module
(tailgate function module) commands the spindle drive to stop functioning.
Note: No fault codes will be present.

CORRECTION
Program the vehicle using ISTA version 4.38.2x (supports U006-22-11-527) with estimated release
November 2022 pending verification.

PROCEDURE
1. Determine the vehicle’s current I-level by either AIR or ISPA NEXT/AWP (Aftersales Workplace)
applications.
If the vehicle’s I-level is below
U006-22-11-510, continue to step 2
Otherwise, if the I-level is greater than or equal to I-level
U006 22-11-510, continue
diagnosis using ISTA

2. Program the vehicle using ISTA version

4.38.2x (supports U006-22-11-527) or higher.

Note: ISTA will automatically reprogram and encode all programmable control modules that do not
have the latest software.
Always connect a BMW-approved battery charger/power supply (SIB 04 23 10) when performing
programming.

PARTS INFORMATION
Parts replacement is not required.

CLAIM INFORMATION
Regardless of the availability of the updated software for the issue described in this Service Information
bulletin, during this workshop visit, the affected vehicle may show one or more prior programming and
encoding Technical Campaign repairs open, the programming and encoding procedure may only be
invoiced one time.
Select one of these open Technical Campaigns to perform and submit for updating the vehicle’s
software to the required I-level or higher that applies.

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Please be sure to perform any additional before and/or after work (including attaching labels) as
required by the open campaigns on the vehicle. Close any remaining open programming and
encoding Campaign repairs as outlined in the corresponding Service Information Bulletin.
Only if the above situation does not apply and when the software I-level noted above is available, the BMW
software solution is then:
Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks,
or the BMW Certified Pre-Owned Program as described below.
Defect Code:

6135420200

Control unit, automatic operation of tailgate/HKFM
Software error / internal device fault

Refer to AIR for the corresponding flat rate unit (FRU) allowances.
Labor Operation
00 00 006

Description
Performing vehicle test (with vehicle diagnosis system
– checking faults) (Main work)

Labor Allowance
Refer to AIR

Or:
00 00 556

Performing vehicle test (with vehicle diagnosis system
– checking faults) (Plus work)

Refer to AIR

Support voltage of the vehicle electrical system /
recharge vehicle electrical system battery

Refer to AIR

Performing vehicle diagnosis – test module (Work time)

WT

Diagnosis Worktime Flat Rate (See below)

2 FRU

Programming/encoding control unit(s)

Refer to AIR

And:
61 21 528
And, as necessary:
61 00 006*
Or
00 58 500*
And
61 00 730

If you are using a Main labor code for another repair, use the Plus code labor operation 00 00 556 instead of
00 00 006, or exclude (including 61 21 528) when the Vehicle Test is included in another repair.
Work time labor operation codes 61 00 006 and 00 58 500 are not considered a Main labor operations.
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 the
diagnosis that applies*) 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

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work time (WT), job/repair work time (WT), and the vehicle repairs your center performed, unless otherwise
required by State law.
Other Repairs
If other eligible and covered work is performed because of performing the ISTA diagnostics and related test
plans, claim this work with the applicable Defect Code and labor operations listed in AIR (including the
diagnosis that applies*).

FEEDBACK REGARDING THIS BULLETIN
Technical Feedback
Warranty Feedback
Parts Feedback

To submit feedback for the technical topics of this bulletin: Submit your
feedback in the rating box at the top of this bulletin
To submit feedback for the CLAIMS section of this bulletin: Submit an
IDS ticket to the Warranty Department, or use the chat available in the
Warranty Documentation Portal
To submit feedback for the PARTS section of this bulletin: Submit an IDS
ticket to the Parts Department

Supporting Materials
Videos
61 02 22

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