M540225 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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54 02 25_CONVERTIBLE TOP STOPS OPERATING HALFWAY UPON OPENING/CLOSING
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2025-07-08
THIS REPAIR IS MOBILE FRIENDLY

THIS REPAIR IS REMOTE SOFTWARE UPGRADE (RSU) FRIENDLY
MODEL

E-Series

F67
Model Description

MINI Convertible
SITUATION

The convertible top will stop operating while the top is in progress of opening/closing, even with the user’s

finger firmly on the actuator switch.
CAUSE

Software error in the TSG (Door control module).
CORRECTION

Program the vehicle using ISTA/RSU 4.53.1x (U006-25-03-547) or higher.
PROCEDURE

1. Determine the vehicle’s current I-Level by either AIR or Key Reader/AWP applications.

If the vehicle’s I-Level is below (U006-25-03-547), continue to step 2

Otherwise, if the I-Level is equal to, or greater than I-Level (U006-25-03-547), continue diagnosis

using ISTA

2. Program the vehicle using ISTA version 4.53.1x (released late April 2025) or higher.

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 M04 08 09) when performing

programming.
PARTS INFORMATION

No parts are required.
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 MINI software solution is then covered under the terms of the MINI

New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks, or the MINI Certified Pre-Owned

Program as described below.
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Repair Code:
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6135820200
Door module / door control unit Software error / internal

device fault
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 work)
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)

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 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 dealer, please refer to SI M01 01 20 or M01 04 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 dealer 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
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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 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.
FEEDBACK REGARDING THIS BULLETIN

Technical Feedback

Warranty Feedback

Parts Feedback
To submit feedback for the technical topic 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
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