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SIB 63 01 23
HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHT CC MESSAGE DISPLAYED

2023-04-12

This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 1) replaces SI B63 01 23 dated February 2023.
What’s New (Specific text highlighted):
Model Added
ISTA release date in Correction, Procedure
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THIS REPAIR IS MOBILE FRIENDLY

MODEL
E-Series
G07
G09
G70
U11

Model Description
X7 Sports Activity Vehicle
XM Sports Activity Coupe
7 Series Sedan
X1 Sports Activity Vehicle

SITUATION
The following headlight CC messages are displayed:
128 “Left high beam headlight faulty”
130 “Right high beam headlight faulty”
The following fault codes are stored during a vehicle test:
805A22- MLC: Communication fault timeout FLM-03 left
805BA2- MLC: Communication fault timeout FLM-03 right
Note: All lights are observed to be operating correctly; there will be no functional defect found.

CAUSE
Software error in the FLM (Front Electronic Module).

CORRECTION
Program the vehicle using ISTA version 4.40.1x. as follows (released late February 2023).
G07- S18A-23-03-527
G09-S18A-23-03-527
G70- G70-23-03-524
U11-U006-23-03-524

PROCEDURE
1. Determine the vehicle’s current I-Level by either AIR or Key Reader/ISPA NEXT/AWP applications.
If the vehicle’s I-Level is below (G70 and U006 23-03-524) or (S18A 23-03-527), continue to step 2
Otherwise, if the I-Level is greater than or equal to I-Level (G70 and U006 23-03-524) or (S18A 23-03-527),
continue diagnosis using ISTA

2. Program the vehicle using ISTA version 4.40.1x or higher (released late February 2023).
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 (SIB 04 23 10) when performing programming.

PARTS INFORMATION
No parts are required.

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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:

6311010200

Control unit LED main light / Frontal Light Electronics FLE
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
And:
61 21 528
And, as applicable:
61 00 006*
Or
00 58 500*
And:
61 00 730

Description
Carrying out vehicle test (Main work)

Labor Allowance
Refer to AIR

Carrying out vehicle test (Plus work)

Refer to AIR

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

Work time labor operation codes 61 00 006 and 00 58 500 are not considered 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 Ilevel.
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.

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