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SIB 16 03 23
SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAM CONTROL UNITS (IFM/TFE)

2023-04-25

This Service Information Bulletin (Revision #) replaces SI B16 02 23 dated February 2023.
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THIS REPAIR IS MOBILE FRIENDLY

What’s New:
This service action replaces SIB 16 02 23 for resetting the IFM/TFE

AFFECTED VEHICLES
Vehicles which require this campaign to be completed will show it as “Open” when checked either in AIR,
AWP, Campaign Summary, or Warranty Vehicle Inquiry.
Please make sure you check your dealer inventory as soon as possible. You can see a list of affected
vehicles in Inventory Campaign Details (ICD) under ROSS.
For centers that qualify, this recall repair is eligible to be performed via Mobile Assistance.

MODEL
E-Series
G07
G70
U11

Model
X7 Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV)
7 Series Sedan
X1 SAV

Prod. date
July 26, 2022 – March 24, 2023
July 19, 2022 – Feb. 27, 2023
Aug. 3, 2022 – Feb. 24, 2023

SITUATION
Engine cranks but will not start

CAUSE
The control unit for the fuel pump (Integrated Fuel Management (IFM) in ISTA diagnosis or Tank Function
Electronics (TFE) in Functional Description in ISTA or AIR) may get stuck in the bootloader when the control
unit is woken up during evaporative emissions monitoring.

CORRECTION
Reprogram the IFM/TFE

PROCEDURE
Determine the vehicle’s current I-level by either using AIR or the ISPA NEXT/AWP (Aftersales Workplace)
applications.
Program the vehicle using ISTA 4.40.5x or higher (released February 2023).
Model
Target Integration level
G07 LCI
S18A-23-03-545 or higher
G70
G070-23-03-545 or higher
U11
U006-23-03-545 or higher
Note that 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.

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For information on programming and coding with ISTA, refer to TIS / Technical Documentation / Diagnostics
and Programming / Programming Documentation.

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.
As determined by the above, reimbursement for this Service Action will be via normal claim entry utilizing
the work package information below that applies.
Defect
Code:

0016780200

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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

#1

00 73 953

Programming and encoding the vehicle
control units, includes Carrying out vehicle 8 FRU
test (00 00 556/61 21 528)

00 73 954

Programming and encoding the vehicle
control units was performed in conjunction
with another campaign/repair prior to or
1 FRU
during this workshop visit (vehicle is
already at the specified Target integration
level or higher, no repair is necessary)

Or:

#2

Or:
The vehicle arrives at your center and this Service 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

#3

00 73 356

Programming and encoding the vehicle
9 FRU (G70/U11);
control units, includes Carrying out vehicle
10 FRAU (G07)
test (00 00 006/61 21 528)

00 73 357

Programming and encoding the vehicle
control units was performed in conjunction
with another campaign/repair prior to
1 FRU
this workshop visit (vehicle is already at
the specified Target integration level or
higher, no repair is necessary)

Or:

#4

Only one of the flat rate labor operation codes listed above can be used for claim
submission/reimbursement purposes.
Also,
only one
Main
rate labor
operation code can be
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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: B16 03 23 WP 1), unless otherwise required by State law.
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
work time (WT), job/repair work time (WT), and the vehicle repairs your center performed, unless otherwise
required by State law.

FEEDBACK REGARDING THIS BULLETIN
Technical Feedback
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To submit feedback for the technical topic 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

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