NHTSA ID Number: 10249015
Manufacturer Communication Number: B160123
TSB/Document Date: 2024-02-01
Summary
A vehicle arrives at your center to be diagnosed for a micro-leak in the fuel evaporative (EVAP) system(NVLD natural vacuum leak detection). For this condition, the following fault is stored in the DME: 190302 - fuel tank ventilation and scavenging air system, micro-leak: leakage more than 0.5mm For: Model vehicles other that the ones listed above, or for EVAP faults related to a “large leak,†after confirming that the fuel filler cap is fitted properly, then, proceed to follow the corresponding test plan
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This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 1) replaces SI B16 01 23 dated June 2023.
What’s New:
Claim Information section updated
MODEL
F90 (M5 Sedan)
Model Year (MY) 2018
and newer
F95 (X5 M Sports
Activity Vehicle) MY
2020 and newer
G01 (X3 Sports
Activity Vehicle) MY
2018 and newer
G07 (X7 Sports
Activity Vehicle) MY
2019 and newer
G16 (8 Series Gran
Coupe) MY 2020 and
newer
G26 (4 Series Gran)
Coupe) MY 2022 and
newer
G42 (2 Series Coupe)
MY 2022 and newer
And the other
applicable NVLD3
models going forward
F91 (M8 Convertible)
MY 2020 and newer
F92 (M8 Coupe) MY
2020 and newer
F93 (M8 Gran Coupe)
MY 2020 and newer
F96 (X6 M Sports
Activity Coupe) MY
2020 and newer
G02 (X4 Sports
Activity Coupe) MY
2019 and newer
G12 LCI (7 Series
Sedan) MY 2020 and
newer
G20 (3 Series Sedan)
MY 2019 and newer
F97 (X3 M Sports
Activity Vehicle) MY
2020 and newer
G05 (X5 Sports
Activity Vehicle) MY
2019 and newer
G14 (8 Series
Convertible) MY 2019
and newer
G22 (4 Series Coupe)
MY 2020 and newer
F98 (X4 M Sports
Activity Coupe) MY
2020 and newer
G06 (X6 Sports
Activity Coupe) MY
2020 and newer
G15 (8 Series Coupe)
MY 2019 and newer
G29 (Z4 Roadster) MY
2019 and newer
G30 (5 Series Sedan)
MY 2017 and newer
G80 (M3 Sedan) MY
2021 and newer
G82 (M4 Coupe) MY
2021 and newer
G23 (4 Series
Convertible) MY 2020
and newer
G32 (640i xDrive Gran
Turismo) MY 2018 and
newer
G83 (M4 Convertible)
MY 2022 and newer
SITUATION
A vehicle arrives at your center to be diagnosed for a micro-leak in the fuel evaporative (EVAP) system
(NVLD natural vacuum leak detection).
For this condition, the following fault is stored in the DME:
190302 - fuel tank ventilation and scavenging air system, micro-leak: leakage more than 0.5
mm
For:
Model vehicles other that the ones listed above, or for
EVAP faults related to a “large leak,” after confirming that the fuel filler cap is fitted properly,
then, proceed to follow the corresponding test plan
CAUSE
Micro-leaks have been detected in the EVAP system.
PROCEDURE
Use Micro-leak detector tool (B04 02 22) with the ISTA test plan:
ABL-DIT-AS1214_BX8_DHP_NVLD3-Natural Vacuum Leak Detection leakage test-V.3
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Refer to Video V160122 for setting up and operating the NVLD test tool (if needed).
PARTS INFORMATION
When and as applicable, obtain and confirm the part numbers for your specific vehicle by entering the
chassis number in either ETK or AIR which considers specific equipment and/or options.
Part Number
Refer to ETK/AIR
Or/and:
Refer to ETK/AIR
Or:
Refer to ETK/AIR
Or/and
Refer to ETK/AIR
Description
Venting line with leak diagnosis module (NVLD)
Quantity
1
Fuel tank breather valve
1
Fuel tank ventilation valve with pipe (1-4)
1
Fuel tank ventilation valve with pipe (5-8)
1
Additionally, other materials and small parts that are not specified above, such as fluids, lubricants, one-time
use screws, nuts, and seals, which must be replaced or installed according to the ISTA repair
instructions/ETK, must be selected from the Electronic Parts Catalog, or other approved BMW resources,
according to the respective vehicle type. Invoiced these items separately under the corresponding Repair
Code below that applies.
CLAIM INFORMATION
This Service Information Bulletin provides technical, diagnostic, and repair-related information.
Damage and/or issues caused by outside influences are not covered under the BMW limited warranties.
Obtain the flat rate unit (FRU) allowances for the following that applies.
NVLD3 and EVAP Micro-Leak Diagnosis
Labor Operation
00 00 006
Description
Performing vehicle test (with vehicle diagnosis system –
checking faults) (Main work)
Labor Allowance
As applicable
Or:
00 00 556
Performing vehicle test (with vehicle diagnosis system –
checking faults) (Plus work)
As applicable
Support voltage of the vehicle electrical system /
recharge vehicle electrical system battery
As applicable
Performing vehicle diagnosis – test module (Work time)
WT
Diagnosis Worktime Flat Rate
2 FRU
And:
61 21 528
And as needed:
61 00 006*
Or
00 58 500*
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.
And, together with the diagnosis above:
Labor Operation
13 90 500
Or, when
applicable:
13 90 509
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Description
Replace the tank vent valve (To access one valve for
testing, replace when applicable)
Labor Allowance
As applicable
Replacing both tank vent valves (To access both
As applicable
valves Copyright
for testing,©2024
replacing
when
and
as
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applicable)
And:
16 13 523
Or:
16 12 510
And:
16 13 525
Removing and installing/replacing diagnostic module
for tank leaks for Natural Vacuum Leak Detection
(Standalone NVLD) (after vehicle diagnosis) (To
access for testing, replace when applicable)
As applicable
Removing and installing or replacing carbon canister
(Plusposition) (Carbon canister with an attached
NVLD) (To access for testing, replace when
applicable)
As applicable
Special tool kit (B04 02 22 - PN 83 30 5 A39 389) for
NVLD/Purge Valve “micro leaks” diagnosis
As applicable
Work time labor operation codes 61 00 006, 00 58 500, and 16 10 510 are not considered Main labor
operations.
Eligible and Covered Work/Repairs
When used to repair a verified defect in materials or workmanship, the information provided in this bulletin is
covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks,
including the Emissions coverage that applies.
Note: Always review the VIN-specific Vehicle Comment section in the Warranty Vehicle Inquiry for a
notifications of applicable component-specific extended limited warranty (ELW) coverage that also
may apply.
To submit a claim, please follow the established and applicable warranty policy and procedures
(Labor/Part/Sublet) that apply to the repair being performed.
Using the Repair Code (one or both) that applies.
1613111200:
1390011500:
Fuel tank leak diagnostic module NVLD Permanent failure
Tank ventilation valve Permanent malfunction
Together with the corresponding labor operation codes and their flat rate unit (FRU) allowance(s), including
the diagnosis* that applies.
Only one Main labor operation code can be claimed per repair visit.
BMW Group’s AIR Application Resource for Flat Rate Labor Operation Codes
To determine which of the flat rate labor operation codes above apply to the vehicle being repaired and to
obtain the corresponding flat rate unit (FRU) allowance information from the BMW Group AIR application
resource, start by entering the Chassis Number (the last seven (7) characters of the VIN, select the
applicable Model if two or more vehicle choices show), or enter the full VIN (17 characters), click on the
“Search” button. Next, click on the “Flat Rate Units” button and enter the flat rate labor operation code in the
field to the right, click “Search” to display the Flat Rate Unit Group detail choices.
(*) 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
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If other eligible and covered work is performed because of performing the ISTA diagnostics, the related test
plans and/or the diagnosis of leaks (Micro or Large) on the EVAP system with other applicable special tools,
claim this work with the applicable Repair Code in this bulletin together with the corresponding labor
operation codes and their flat rate unit (FRU) allowance(s), including the diagnosis* that applies.
Labor Operation
16 00 510
Description (Associated work)
16 00 510 Leak detection on fuel tank and tank
ventilation system (Associated work) (Work time)
Labor Allowance
5 FRU
Supporting Materials
Videos
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MFR Communication Date: 2024-01-05
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Communication Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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