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SIB 52 09 25
SEAT MASSAGE INOPERATIVE UNLESS SEAT IS INITIALIZED
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2025-07-22

THIS REPAIR IS MOBILE FRIENDLY
THIS REPAIR IS REMOTE SOFTWARE UPGRADE (RSU) FRIENDLY

MODEL
E-Series

Model Description

Production Date

F95
F96
G05
G06
G07
G09

X5 M Sports Activity Vehicle
X6 M Sports Activity Coupe
X5 Sports Activity Vehicle
X6 Sports Activity Coupe
X7 Sports Activity Vehicle
BMW XM Sports Activity Vehicle

From Start of
Production (SoP)

Affected Option
Code
04T7 Massage
function, driver /
passenger front

SITUATION
The seat lumbar system “Massage” will not function if the module needs to be initialized. This can occur to
either the driver’s and/or passenger side seat. Here is a list of possible faults:
Seat pneumatics module front right SPNM_VR
025908 - SPNMVR: Control unit is not coded
02590B - SPNMVR: Control unit is not encoded for the vehicle
806927 - SPNMVR: Installation location not taught in
Seat pneumatics module front left SPNM_VL
025308 - SPNMVL: Control unit is not coded
02530B - SPNMVL: Control unit is not encoded for the vehicle
8067A7 - SPNMVL: Installation location not taught in
Seat Module Driver FAS SMFA
80301E - No seat adjustment because of engine start conditions
Seat Module Passenger BFS SMBF
802C1E - No seat adjustment because of engine start conditions
Seat Module Driver’s Side Rear FAH SMFAH
802E1E - No seat adjustment because of engine start conditions
Seat Module Passenger Side Rear BFH SMBFH
802A1E - No seat adjustment because of engine start conditions

CAUSE
These faults can occur after vehicle programming or a loss of power.

CORRECTION
The seat needs to be re-initialized and retested.

PROCEDURE
1-The seat initialization procedure can be found in ISTA by choosing
SERVICE FUNCTIONS
BODY

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SEATS
SEAT ADJUSTMENT STANDARDIZATION
Then select the correct ABL test plan for the relevant seat.
2-To properly initialize the seats:

They must be fully assembled with the seat leather. The initialization has a time limit in which to
run; without the seat leather/foam the motor moves the seat frame past the point where the
amperage rise would have ended seat movement. This takes more time, the seat travels past
the maximum time allowed for initialization; and the seat fails to initialize.
Second seat row headrests must be in the fully down position. If the headrests are raised, they
can interfere with the first seat row during initialization process.
Perform the initialization on all 4 seat modules (if equipped).

When a seat is not initialized, some seemingly unrelated functions such as the seat heating and the
massage may be disabled.
3-These networked seats are described in detail in Service Bulletin B52 23 19 which contains information on
all relevant seat bulletins.

CLAIM INFORMATION
This Service Information Bulletin provides technical, diagnosis, and repair-related information.
Damage, issues caused by outside influences and/or by prior improper repairs and/or procedures, are not
covered under the BMW limited warranties.
Eligible and Covered Work/Repairs
When used to repair a verified defect in materials or workmanship, the information provided in this bulletin is
covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks.
To submit a claim, please follow the established and applicable warranty policy and procedures
(Labor/Part/Sublet) that apply to the repair being performed.
Repair Code:

Refer to AIR / SIB
(non-Recall / nonService Action

Claim with the submission for the covered repair that
required the additional work procedure to be performed.

As applicable, use the applicable Repair Code together with the corresponding flat rate labor operation
codes (including the diagnosis that applies*).
Labor
Operation
61 00 828

Description

Labor Allowance

Initialize a system

As applicable

Only one Main labor operation code can be claimed per repair visit.
(*) 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.

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