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2023-05-04

THIS REPAIR IS MOBILE FRIENDLY

MODEL
E-Series
F44
G22
G23
G26

Model Description
2 Series Gran Coupe
4 Series Coupe
4 Series Convertible
4 Series Gran Coupe

SITUATION
Upon parking and exiting the vehicle, the parking lights remain active.
Note: The parking lights can also flicker. The lights stay off for 90 ms.

CAUSE
A software error in the FLM (Front Light Electronic Module).

CORRECTION
Program the vehicle using ISTA version 4.42.1x to (S18A-23-07-520) (expected availability late June 2023,
pending verification) or higher.

PROCEDURE
1.

Determine what is the vehicle’s current I-level by either using AIR or the ISPA NEXT/Aftersales
Workplace (AWP) application.
If the vehicle’s I-Level is below
S18A-23-07-520, continue to step 2
Otherwise, if the I-Level is greater than or equal to I-Level
S18A-23-07-520, continue
with diagnosis using ISTA
2.
Program the vehicle using ISTA version
4.42.1x (supports
I-level S18A-23-07-520) or
higher.

Note: ISTA automatically reprograms and codes 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 are not required.

CLAIM INFORMATION
Vehicle Programming and Encoding
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.

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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 needed:
61 00 006*
Or:
00 58 500*
And:
61 00 730

Description

Labor Allowance

Carrying out vehicle test (Main work)

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

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.
Vehicle Programming and Encoding – Additional Work (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.
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 listed in AIR (including
diagnosis that applies*).

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FEEDBACK REGARDING THIS BULLETIN
Technical Feedback
Warranty Feedback
Parts Feedback

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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