Service Action: Program Control Units (DME) (SI B12 16 17)
Publication date: 2017-07-01Reference number: SI B12 16 17
SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAM CONTROL UNITS (DME)
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
| BMW: | F15 (X5 40e iPerformance) |
| GROUP: | Engine electrical System |
SERVICE INFORMATION
Please perform the procedure outlined in this Service Information on all affected vehicles before customer delivery. In the event the customer has already taken delivery of the vehicle, please perform the procedure the next time the vehicle is in the shop.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
This Service Action involves F15 (X5 40e) produced from July 6, 2015 to June 9, 2017
Vehicles which require this Service Action to be completed will show it as "Open" when checked either in AIR, the "Service Menu" of DCSnet (Dealer Communication System) or with the Key Reader.
SITUATION
When the combustion engine starts while driving, the higher load (torque demand) may cause pre-ignition (super knocking)
This could result in the engine becoming noisy or having internal damage.
CAUSE
Unfavorable DME software
CORRECTION
Update the DME software
PROCEDURE
Program the vehicle using ISTA Next 4.06.3x or higher.
| Model | Target Integration level |
|---|---|
| F15 (X5 40e) | F025-17-07-503 or higher |
Note that ISTA/P 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 ).
For information on programming and coding with ISTA/P, refer to Centernet/Aftersales Portal/Service/Workshop Technology/Vehicle Programming.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
This Service Action repair does not qualifies for Alternative Mobility Solution (AMS) expense reimbursement.
Reimbursement for this Service Action will be via normal claim entry utilizing the following information:
| Defect Code | 0012530400 |
Completion "before" vehicle delivery to the customer or the vehicle is already in the workshop
| Labor Operation: | Labor Allowance: | Description: |
|---|---|---|
| 00 65 618 | 1 FRU | Programming and coding was performed previously in conjunction with another campaign or repair (vehicle is already at the specified "Target" integration level or higher, no repair is necessary) (Plus work) |
| Or: | ||
| 00 65 617 8 | FRU | Programming and coding (includes connecting an approved battery charger/power supply and performing a vehicle test) (Plus work) |
Or:
Completion after vehicle delivery to the customer
| Labor Operation: | Labor Allowance: | Description: |
|---|---|---|
| 00 65 075 | 1 FRU | Programming and coding was performed previously in conjunction with another campaign or repair (vehicle is already at the specified "Target" integration level or higher, no repair is necessary) (Main work) |
| Or: | ||
| 00 65 074 | 10 FRU | Programming and coding (includes connecting an approved battery charger/power supply and performing a vehicle test) (Main work) |
Vehicle Programming and Coding
When ISTA/P automatically reprograms and codes all the vehicle's control modules that "currently do not have" the latest software and if one or more control module failures occur "during" this programming procedure:
- Please claim this "consequential" control module-related repair work under the defect code listed in this bulletin with the applicable KSD2/AIR labor operations.
Other Repairs
Control module failures that occurred "prior" to performing this programming procedure:
- When "covered" under an applicable limited warranty, claim this control module-related repair work using the applicable defect code and labor operations in KSD2/AIR.