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NOISES FROM ELECTRIC POWER STEERING (EPS) WHEN
STEERING WHEEL IS AT END STOPS
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2025-01-10

THIS REPAIR IS MOBILE FRIENDLY

MODEL
E-Series
G45
G60
G70
G90
i20

Model Description
X3 Sports Activity Vehicle
5 Series Sedan
7 Series Sedan
M5 Sedan
iX Sports Activity Vehicle

Production Date
Start of Production to December 1, 2024
April 26, 2024 to July 17, 2024
April 26, 2024 to July 17, 2024
April 26, 2024 to July 17, 2024
April 26, 2024 to July 17, 2024

SITUATION
Rumbling, groaning type noises from the EPS when the steering wheel is at the end stops.
See attached video, V32 01 25 EPS Noise

CAUSE
Software bug in the EPS.

CORRECTION
G45 vehicles: Program the vehicle to I-level 24-11-525 or a more recent version.
I level 24-11-525 has been available with ISTA 4.50.1 from October 24, 2024.
G60, G70, G90, I20: Program the vehicles with I-level 24-07-550 or a more recent version.
I level 24-07-550 has been available with ISTA 4.49.3 from August 18, 2024.

PROCEDURE
Determine the vehicle’s current I-level by either using AIR, or AWP (Aftersales Workplace) applications.
If the I-Level is currently at…24-07-550 (G60, G70, G90, I20) or 24-11-525 (G45) or a more recent version:
Do not program the vehicle.
Continue with standard diagnosis.
If the I-level is lower than …24-07-550 (G60, G70, G90, I20) or 24-11-525 (G45):
Program the vehicle to I-level …24-07-550(G60, G70, G90, I20) or 24-11-525 (G45) or higher.
Connect the battery charger to the vehicle.
Connect the programming system to the vehicle (ISTA 4)
Determine measures plan.
Accept and fully work through the measures plan with the control units to be
programmed/encoded and enabled.
Follow the rework list.
Depending on the rework list, carry out a vehicle test and delete the fault memory if
needed.
After the programming has been fully completed, check functionality of the system.
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 (SI B04 23 10).

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For information on programming and coding with ISTA, refer to Dealer Universal Portal / TIS / Technical
Documentation / Diagnostics and Programming / Programming Documentation.

PARTS INFORMATION
A parts replacement does not provide a remedy and is therefore unnecessary.

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 instead to perform and submit for updating the vehicle to the
required I-level, or higher when applicable (Includes labor operation codes 00 00 006/556, 61 21 528 and 61 00 730).
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.
Repair Code:

3213023900

Steering gear Unpleasant noises

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

Labor
Operation
00 00 006

Description

Labor Allowance

Carrying out vehicle test (Main work)

As applicable

Carrying out vehicle test (Plusposition)

As applicable

Supporting voltage of the vehicle electrical system /
recharging vehicle battery

As applicable

Carrying out vehicle diagnosis, ABL (Work time)

WT FRU

Diagnosis Worktime Flat Rate

2 FRU

Program/encode control unit(s), includes deleting the fault
memory

As applicable

Or:
00 00 556
And:
61 21 528
And, as needed:
61 00 006*
Or:
00 58 500*
And:
61 00 730

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 them (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)
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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 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.
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 appliable Repair Code listed in AIR together with the
corresponding labor operation codes and their flat rate unit (FRU) allowance(s), including the diagnosis* that
applies.
(*) 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, related test
plans, and/or other approved diagnosis procedures, claim this work with the applicable Repair Code listed in
AIR together with the corresponding labor operation codes and their flat rate unit (FRU) allowance(s),
including the diagnosis* that applies.
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 the “Vehicle Selection” window displays two or more model possible vehicle choices, select
the applicable Model, or enter the full VIN (17 characters) instead to proceed. Click on the “Flat Rate Units”
button and enter a flat rate labor operation code number “without spaces” 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 and their
corresponding FRU allowances.

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feedback in the rating box at the top of this bulletin
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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
Videos
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