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SIB 61 06 23
DRIVER’S DOOR LOWER ARMREST IS NOT WARM
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2023-03-03

THIS REPAIR IS MOBILE FRIENDLY

MODEL
E-Series
G70
I20

Model Description
7 Series Sedan
iX Sports Activity Vehicle, Battery Electric Vehicle

Affected Option Code
4HC Radiant Heating
Package

SITUATION
The lower armrest on the driver’s door does not
get warm.

CAUSE
Software error in the BCP (Basic Computing Platform).

CORRECTION
Program the vehicle using ISTA version 4.42.1x (estimated release date June 2023; pending verification).
I20-23-07-505
G70-23-07-505
Important Warning for Working on the High-Voltage (HV) systems on BMW Group vehicles:
Only properly trained personnel, who passed all applicable HV Technical Training Courses, should perform
repairs which require disconnecting, or removal of High Voltage battery components on any Hybrid or
Electric Vehicle. Work performed on High Voltage systems by unqualified persons may result in severe
injury or damage to the vehicle. Additional safety information is found in Repair Instruction 61 00…
“Observe safety instructions when handling electric vehicles”.
Prior to disconnecting, or the removal of any HV component, the HV system needs to be disabled and
secured (by means of the HV Service Disconnect Switch and lock out) by a properly trained technician, who
has a minimum HV Qualification level after completing the Technical Training Course “ST2324 High Voltage
Drivetrain Systems” which as of 1/2023* includes ST1824 Alternative Drive Part 1.
Once the vehicle’s HV system is disabled (the “Blitz” - lightning bolt icon is displayed in instrument cluster,
see below), a technician without HV Certification may remove a HV component (e.g., EH Heater, EKK
Compressor, EME Control Unit, et.), except for the High Voltage Battery.
* Note: As of January 2023, the HV component portion of the “ST2205 Generation 5 High-voltage class”
(except for the High Voltage Battery) has been merged into “ST2324 High Voltage Drivetrain Systems”.

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High Voltage Battery removal and rework can ONLY be performed by a High-voltage Certified Technician
with a HV Battery Certification level corresponding to a specific Electric or Hybrid vehicle, for example:
To repair GEN4 HV battery of G05 PHEV a certification from Technical Training Course “ST2006 – SP44 HV
Battery” or equivalent ST1825 – Alternative Drive Part 2 is required (or as of 1/2023 the equivalent “ST 2325
for High Voltage Battery Systems”).
AndTo repair A GEN5 HV battery the Technical Training Course “ST2205 Generation 5 High-voltage class” is
required or as of 1/2023* the equivalent “ST 2325 for High Voltage Battery Systems”.
*Note: As of January 2023, the “ST2205 Generation 5 High-voltage stand-alone class” has been merged into
“ST2324 for High Voltage Drivetrain Systems” and “ST2325 for High Voltage Battery Systems”

PROCEDURE
Determine what is the vehicle’s current I-level by either using AIR or the ISPA NEXT/AWP (Aftersales Workplace)
applications.
If the vehicle’s I-Level is below (I20-23-07-505) or (G70-23-07-505), continue to step 2.
Otherwise, if the I-Level is greater than or equal to I-Level (I20-23-07-505) or (G70-23-07-505), continue diagnosis
using ISTA.
Program the vehicle using ISTA version 4.42.1x (I20-23-07-505) or (G70-23-07-505) or higher.
Note: ISTA will automatically reprogram and code all programmable control modules that do not have the latest
software.
Always connect a BMW-approved battery charger/power supply (SI B04 23 10) when performing
programming.

PARTS INFORMATION
Parts replacement is not required.

CLAIM INFORMATION
During this workshop visit, the affected vehicle may also show one or more 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 to the
required I-level or higher.
Please be sure to also perform any additional before and/or after work (including attaching labels) as
required by the open campaigns on the vehicle. Close any other open programming and encoding
Campaign repairs as outlined in the corresponding Service Information Bulletin.
Only when the above does not apply, 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:

6138450200

Control unit, Basic Central Platform (BCP) Software error /
internal device fault

Refer to AIR for the corresponding flat rate unit (FRU) allowances.

Labor
Operation
00 00 006
Or:
00 00 556
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Description

Labor Allowance

Carrying out vehicle test (Main work)

Refer to AIR

Carrying out
vehicle test
(Plus
work)of North America, Inc.
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And:
61 21 528
And, as needed:
61 00 006*
Or:
00 58 500*
And:
61 00 730

Supporting voltage of the vehicle electrical system /
recharging vehicle battery

Refer to AIR

Carrying out vehicle diagnosis, ABL (Work time)

WT

Diagnosis Worktime Flat Rate

2 FRU

Program/encode control unit(s), includes deleting the fault
memory

Refer to AIR

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 Main labor operations.
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 the labor operations that are listed in AIR (including diagnosis
that applies*).
*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.

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