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SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAM CONTROL UNITS (DME)

2025-02-06

THIS REPAIR IS MOBILE FRIENDLY

MODEL
E-Series
F97
F98
G80
G82
G83
G87

Model Description
X3 M Sports Activity Vehicle
X4 M Sports Activity Coupe
M3 Sedan
M4 Coupe
M4 Convertible
M2 Coupe

AFFECTED VEHICLES
Vehicles which require this campaign to be completed will show it as “Open” when checked either in AIR,
AWP, Campaign Summary or Warranty Vehicle Inquiry.

SITUATION
BMW AG has decided on a service campaign for certain vehicles from the F9x and G8x series.
Please have the control unit (DME) programmed in the vehicles concerned (according to the vehicle
identification number selection), if possible, before vehicle delivery.
If vehicles have already been delivered, have the measure carried out the next time the vehicles enter the
workshop.

CAUSE
DME software error. MIL (malfunction indicator lamp) is not activated by the OBD monitor when fault code
P15A3 is stored.

CORRECTION
DME software update.

PROCEDURE
Programming via ISTA-

Connect the battery charger to the vehicle
Connect the vehicle to ISTA.
Determine the measures plan
Accept or work through the entire measures plan with the control units to be
programmed/encoded and, if necessary, activated
Follow the rework list.
Depending on the rework list, carry out a vehicle test and delete the fault memory, if required

Notice: No further system change is required after the integration of the programming in ISTA 4. Please
check the rework list accordingly!
ISTA 4.51.1x with installed service data package is required for the programming/encoding.
The solution is included from the following I-level versions:
•
I-level S18A-24-11-550 or later (available from ISTA 4.51.1x, released since 01/17/2025)
•
I-level S15A-24-11-550 or later (available from ISTA 4.51.1x)

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Important Note: It is imperative that programming is carried out with the above- mentioned, or a
more recent I-level!
Note that ISTA will automatically reprogram and code all programmable control modules that do not have
the latest software.
Please note the programming information in the workshop system and the corresponding notes in the user
documentation.

CLAIM INFORMATION
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 instead when applicable (This includes 00 00 006 or 00 00 556, 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.

Reimbursement for this Action will be via normal claim entry, as determined by the above, by selecting and
submitting for the work package information below that applies.

Plusposition (+)

Main work

Completion before the first vehicle delivery to a customer (New in-stock/No inservice date), or the vehicle is already in the workshop for another reason
and/or repair, identified by the “(Plusposition)” reference in the descriptions
below.
The vehicle arrives for this Recall, no other Main work will be
performed/claimed during this workshop visit, identified by the “(Main work)”
reference in the descriptions below.

Below are the special flat rate labor operation code choices for this action.
Repair Code:

0012320600

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Remote Software Upgrade (RSU) Status - Ready to be Installed.

Work Package

Labor Operation Description

Labor Allowance

#1

00 78 503

Remote Software Upgrade performed
(Plusposition)

2 FRU

00 78 003

Remote Software Upgrade performed
(Main work)

3 FRU

Or:
#2
Or:
Vehicle Programming and Encoding

Work Package
#3

Labor Operation Description
00 78 502

Programming and encoding the vehicle
control units, includes Carrying out
vehicle test (00 00 556/61 21 528)
(Plusposition)

Labor Allowance
8 FRU

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Or:

#4

00 78 002

Programming and encoding the vehicle
control units, includes Carrying out
10 FRU
vehicle test (00 00 006/61 21 528) (Main
work)

Or the:
Vehicle is already at the Specified Target Integration Level or Higher
Work Package

#5

Labor Operation Description

Labor Allowance

00 78 504

Either in conjunction with another
campaign/repair prior to or during
this workshop visit (The RSU is
excluded), the vehicle is already at the 1 FRU
specified Target integration level or
higher, no repair is necessary
(Plusposition)

00 78 004

Either in conjunction with another
campaign/repair prior to or during
this workshop visit (The RSU is
excluded), the vehicle is already at the 1 FRU
specified Target integration level or
higher, no repair is necessary (Main
work)

Or:

#6

Only one of the flat rate labor operation codes listed above can be used for claim submission/reimbursement purposes. Also,
only one Main work flat rate labor operation code can be claimed per workshop visit.

Claim Repair Comments
Only reference the SIB number and the work package (Pkg) number performed in the technician’s RO notes and in the claim
comments (For example: B12 01 25 WP 3), unless otherwise required by State law.
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 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 addresses preexisting control module failures that occurred prior to performing this
repair-related programming and encoding procedure, claim this work with the 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
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work time (WT), and the vehicle repairs your center performed, unless otherwise required by State law.

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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
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ticket to the Parts Department

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