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01 01 24_I12 (I8) EVAP SYSTEM PURGE (VENT) VALVE EXT LTD WTY (ELW) 10 YRS/120,000 MILES

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I12 (I8) EVAP SYSTEM PURGE (VENT) VALVE EXT LTD WTY (ELW) 10
YRS/120,000 MILES
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2024-04-11

THIS REPAIR IS MOBILE FRIENDLY

MODEL
E-Series
I12

Model Year
2016 to 2017

Model Description
i8 Coupe

Engine
B38T

Note: The Model listing above is for informational purposes only, it is not the only deciding factor.
Eligible Vehicles
To assist you in identifying those vehicles that have this component-specific extended limited warranty (ELW)
coverage, the following Vehicle Comment will show in the VIN-specific Warranty Vehicle Inquiry (WVI).
SI B01 01 24 (RC 13 90 90 03 00): For this vehicle, the EVAP systems purge (vent) valve
limited warranty for defects in materials and/or workmanship has been extended to 10 years
/ 120,000 miles as determined from the original in-service date. This coverage is subject to
the same vehicle eligibility requirements, limitations, and exclusion criteria that apply to the
BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Note: Before performing a repair and submitting a claim, first confirm that the vehicle has the above Notice of
Extended Limited Warranty coverage in the WVI “Vehicle Comments” section.
If you have ELW eligibility and/or coverage questions, please contact the Warranty department through IDS by
selecting Coverage, Policy, Coding Questions and Mileage Corrections prior to performing any repair.

SITUATION
Component-Specific Extended Limited Warranty
For the eligible vehicles and for the issue
described below, BMW of North America, LLC
(BMW NA) is extending the limited warranty for
the vehicle’s Evaporative Emission Control
(EVAP) System’s Purge Valve to:
10 years/120,000 miles as determined by
the vehicle’s original in-service date.
This component-specific extended limited
warranty (ELW) applies to defects in materials or
workmanship.
This coverage is subject to the same vehicle eligibility requirements, limitations, and exclusion criteria that
applies to the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks.
Note: This bulletin is notice of a limited warranty extension. This is NOT a notice of a Recall or Service
Action.
There is no immediate repair required unless the BMW vehicle is currently experiencing this problem.
Customer Notification Letter
Even though this is NOT a Recall, BMW NA is sending VIN-specific customer notification letters.

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CAUSE
Over time, the EVAP system’s vent (purge) valve may develop material and operational issues, this can cause
hard starting, and a rough running engine, especially at idle.
There could also be an audible metallic noise emanating internally from the purge valve.
Additionally, your vehicle will store the corresponding fault codes that may also be generated, and the
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) will illuminate.
One or more of the following or similar fault codes may be entered in the DME fault memory:

118001 - mixture control: Mixture too lean,
118401 - mixture control: Mixture too lean, large deviation,
190F08 - fuel tank ventilation system: malfunction,
191C02 - fuel tank ventilation system, 2nd discharge point: malfunction, and/or
195014 - differential pressure sensor, tank vent valve, signal: stationary

CORRECTION
Follow the instructions in the PROCEDURE section.

PROCEDURE
If a vehicle listed above arrives at your center with the issue described in this Service Information Bulletin,
perform the corresponding diagnosis and when applicable, replace the EVAP system’s vent (purge) valve as
instructed or as determined by the diagnosis.
Any other required EVAP system-related repairs are not covered under this ELW coverage. When applicable,
invoiced these items on the repair order separately, and review for other coverage that may apply.

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
Refer to ETK/AIR

Description
Fuel tank breather valve

Quantity
1

Only order these parts in the quantities needed to address customers’ vehicles that have confirmed failures.
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 Catalogue, or other approved BMW resources, according to the
respective vehicle type. Invoiced these items separately under the Repair Code below.

CLAIM INFORMATION
For eligible US-specification BMW vehicles that are registered and operated in the United States (including
Puerto Rico), this component-specific 10 years (120 months)/120,000-mile extended limited warranty coverage
for defects in materials and/or workmanship applies to qualifying repairs performed by authorized BMW centers.
This coverage is subject to the same vehicle eligibility requirements, limitations, and exclusion criteria that
applies to the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks.
The existing limited warranty coverage for the whole vehicle and other components has not changed.
This coverage supersedes the coverage that is provided under the BMW Certified Pre-Owned Program or any
BMW Group Vehicle Service Contract that applies to the vehicle.

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For the issue described in this bulletin, the replacement vent (purge) valve is then covered by the remaining
portion of the extended limited warranty coverage period.
Non-Qualifying Repairs
Repairs performed on ineligible vehicles, eligible vehicles operated and repaired outside the United States and Puerto Rico,
and/or the diagnosis and repair of other unrelated issues, or issues due to outside influence are not covered by this extended
limited warranty. This exclusion also applies to repairs, including consequential, that were performed using non-genuine BMW
parts and/or used passenger car or light truck parts.

Qualifying Repairs – Claim Submission
Repair Code:

1390900300

I12 B38T US tank purge valve (MY 2016/2017)

Obtain the flat rate unit (FRU) allowances for the following that applies.

Labor Operation
00 00 006
Or:
00 00 556
And:
61 21 528
And, as needed:
61 00 006*
Or
00 58 500*
And, if needed:
16 00 510
And:
13 90 500

Description
Carrying out vehicle test (Main work)

Labor Allowance
As applicable

Carrying out vehicle test (Plus work)

As applicable

Supporting voltage of the vehicle electrical system /
recharging vehicle battery

As applicable

Carrying out vehicle diagnosis, ABL (Work time)

Work time (WT)

Diagnosis Worktime Flat Rate (See below)

2 FRU

Leak detection on fuel tank and tank ventilation
system (Associated work) (Work time)

5 FRU

Replacing tank venting valve

As applicable

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, 00 58 500, and 16 00 510 are not considered Main labor operations.
(*) Based on which one applies to your center, please refer to SI B01 01 20 or /#/bulletin/010720?type=sibB01 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.

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 the Chassis Number (last seven (7) characters of the VIN), and click on the
“Search” icon. If two or more model vehicle choices show, select the applicable Model, or enter the full VIN (17
characters) instead. Click on the “Flat Rate Units” button and enter a flat rate labor operation code number in
the field to the right, click on the “Search” icon to display the corresponding listing of “Flat rate unit group
details” that are available.
Previous Customer-Pay Repairs – Extended Limited Warranty Reimbursement
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) will provide reimbursement for qualifying customer-pay repairs that were performed on
an eligible vehicle prior to the release of this component-specific extended limited warranty.
Customer-pay repairs are subject to the same vehicle eligibility requirements, limitations, and exclusion criteria that applies to the
BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks.
Repairs that Do Not Qualify for Reimbursement

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Repairs performed on ineligible vehicles, eligible vehicles operated and repaired outside the United States and Puerto Rico,
and/or the diagnosis and repair of other unrelated issues, or issues due to outside influence are not covered by this extended
limited warranty. This exclusion also applies to repairs, including consequential, that were performed using non-genuine BMW
parts and/or used passenger car or light truck parts.
Requesting Reimbursement for a Previous Repair that Qualifies
For a customer to request reimbursement for a qualifying customer-pay repair performed either by an authorized BMW center or
independent repair shop located in the United States (including Puerto Rico), please have him/her submit his/her reimbursement
request online at www.BMW-RP.com under the following reference:
B-ELWR Purge Valve 10Y120M
Reimbursement Request Procedure
The online process is initiated by attaching/sending PDF files of the supporting documentation for the prior repair.

The letter also includes alternative methods to request reimbursement, either through the mail or by fax as
described below:
BMW Customer Reimbursement Center
Attention: B-ELWR Purge Valve 10Y120M
P.O. Box 54067
Hurst, Texas 76054
Fax number: 877-434-2992
Please allow 4-6 weeks for processing your request.
Should you have any questions concerning this reimbursement process, please call 1-844-857-0341.

FEEDBACK REGARDING THIS BULLETIN
Technical Feedback
Warranty Feedback
Parts Feedback

To submit feedback for the technical topics 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

Supporting Materials
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