NHTSA ID Number: 10249425
Manufacturer Communication Number: B170122
TSB/Document Date: 2024-02-01
Summary
The Check Control message below appears even though the coolant level is not below minimum when theengine is cold. Check Control message (ID 166): Top up coolant.
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TSB/Document ID: B170122
Replacement Service Bulletin Number:
MFR Communication Date: 2024-01-29
MFR Internal Campaign ID/Software Version:
Communication Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
NHTSA Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
MFR Component System:
MFR Component Subsystem:
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2024-01-29
This Service Information Bulletin (Revision #01) replaces SI B17 01 22 dated May 2022.
What’s New:
Model List Updated
Production Range affected updated
Parts and Claim Information sections updated
MODEL
G01 (X3 Sports
Activity Vehicle)
G07 (X7 Sports
Activity Vehicle)
G02 (X4 Sports
Activity Coupe)
F97 (X3 M Sports
Activity Vehicle)
G05 (X5 Sports
Activity Vehicle)
F98 (X4 M Sports
Activity Coupe)
G06 (X6 Sports
Activity Coupe)
Models with 4- and 6-cylinder engines up to August 2022
SITUATION
The Check Control message below appears even though the coolant level is not below minimum when the
engine is cold.
Check Control message (ID 166): Top up coolant.
CAUSE
Corrosion on the pin contacts for the coolant level sensor in the expansion tank.
CORRECTION
Inspect the connector and the pins on the level sensor with a mirror for corrosion. If corrosion is found,
replace the expansion tank and repair the wiring harness at the coolant level sensor.
PROCEDURE
Follow Repair Instruction 17 11 100 Removing and installing/replacing coolant expansion tank.
Once the tank is removed, repair the harness with repair kit PN 61 11 9 289 009 or 61 11 9 312 324.
Once the expansion tank is removedRemove the protective tape approximately 4 inches away from the connector
Cut the connector off the harness
The repair harness (PN 61 11 9 289 009 or
61 11 9 312 324) comes with two splice
terminals and two heat shrink sections.
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Cut back approximately 8 – 10 inches of the
repair harness after the connector for coolant
level switch to make the repair.
NOTE: The repair kit has enough wire to
connect the coolant level sensor to the BDC.
Only 8 – 10 inches of wire are needed for this
repair.
Install the new expansion tank after harness repairs.
PARTS INFORMATION
To determine the part number that applies to the specific vehicle being repaired, enter the VIN/chassis
number into either ETK or AIR, this will consider the specific equipment and/or options that are fitted to the
vehicle.
Part Number
61 11 9 289 009
Or
61 11 9 312 324
Refer to ETK
82 14 1 467 704
83 19 2 468 442
Description
Repair cable kit
Quantity
1
Repair cable kit
Coolant expansion tank
Coolant (up to 6/30/2018 Production) (1 gal
concentrate)
Ht-12 Coolant (from 7/1/2018 Production) (1 gal
concentrate)
1
1
Sublet as
needed
Sublet as
needed
HT-12 Antifreeze RTU (Bulk 1/10 Liter) (Pre-mix)
Sublet as
needed
Or:
83 19 5 A32 851
CLAIM INFORMATION
Covered under the terms of the BMW
New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks.
Repair Code:
1711024800
Cooling circuit expansion tank Leaking
Obtain the flat rate unit (FRU) allowances for the following that applies.
Labor
Operation
17 11 100
Description
Labor
Allowance
Removing and installing/replacing coolant expansion tank
(Main work)
As applicable
Removing and installing/replacing coolant expansion tank
(Plus work)
As applicable
Removing and installing/replacing coolant expansion tank
(Associated work - Coolant drained)
As applicable
Troubleshooting in the electrical/electronic system (See
below)
Work time (WT)
Or:
17 11 550
Or:
17 11 600
And, as required:
61 00 009*
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Or
00 58 500*
And:
Diagnosis Worktime Flat Rate (See below)
2 FRU
17 99 000
Work time to replace connector for coolant level sensor
(Associated work)
3 FRU
If you are using a Main labor code for another repair, then use the Plus code labor operation 17 11 550 or
the Associated work labor operation 17 11 600, as applicable, instead of 17 11 100.
Work time labor operation codes 61 00 009, 005817 99 000 are not considered Main labor operations.
(*) 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.
And:
Sublet – Bulk Material
Sublet Code
4
See the sublet
reimbursement
calculations below
Reimbursement for the repair-related bulk material (Do not use
part numbers for claim submission)
Sublet reimbursement calculation for claiming the applicable repair-related bulk material (BMW
part number)
is at the dealer net price for the quantity used plus your center’s handling.
BMW
Antifreeze/Coolant: Claim the corresponding sublet dollar amount for the quantity needed to replace
what was drained. The one gallon concentrate part number is the quantity for a 50/50 coolant/water solution.
Enter this material cost in sublet and itemize the amount on the repair order and in claim comment section.
BMW
Group’s AIR Application Resource for Flat Rate Labor Operation Codes
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.
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