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Diagnosing Stored Fault Codes To Help Avoid Repeat Repair Visits (07 03 14)

Publication date: 2016-02-01
Reference number: 07 03 14

DIAGNOSING STORED FAULT CODES TO HELP AVOID REPEAT REPAIR VISITS

DIAGNOSING STORED FAULT CODES TO HELP AVOID REPEAT REPAIR VISITS

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): SI B07 03 14, Date of Issue:  November 2016
BMW: E60 (5 Series Sedan); E61 (5 Series Sports Wagon); E63 (6 Series Coupe) E64 (6 Series Convertible); E65 (7 Series Sedan); E66 (7 Series Sedan); E70 (X5) E71 (X6); E82 (1 Series Coupe); E83 (X3); E84 (X1) E88 (1 Series Convertible); E90 (3 Series Sedan); E91 (3 Series Sports Wagon); E92 (3 Series Coupe) E93 (3 Series Convertible); F10 (5 Series Sedan); F01, F02 (7 Series Sedan); F22 (2 Series Coupe) F25 (X3); F26 (X4); F30 (3 Series Sedan); F31 (3 Series Sports Wagon) F32 (4 Series Coupe); F33 (4 Series Convertible); F34 (3 Series Garn Turismo); F36 (4 Series Gran Coupe)
GROUP: Workshop Environment Systems
Superceded Bulletin(s): SI B07 03 14, Date of Issue:  October 2015

SERVICE INFORMATION

NOTE: This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B07 03 14 dated October 2015. 

SITUATION

Fault codes stored in vehicles being serviced are not being diagnosed, leading to repeat repair visits (source- Analysis of FASTA data and repeat repair visit reports).

INFORMATION

Where diagnosis (vehicle or short test) with ISTA has already started, it is important to diagnose the fault code(s) listed below (when they are stored in the vehicle) to find their root cause during the current workshop visit. This will help lead to a reduction in workshop repeat repair visits and higher customer satisfaction.

PROCEDURE

The following list of fault codes has been identified as causing repeat customer repair visits. The fault codes should be diagnosed when they are found stored in the vehicle after performing a vehicle or short test.

The test plan is to be completed and its recommendations followed to properly repair the vehicle.

Relevant additional information can be found in the "Supplement" column to assist with the repair.

Report any errors in the test plans by using the ISTA diagnosis feedback button.

FAULT CODE ACTION SUPPLEMENT
0x6059 - Error wheel electronic undefined Test plan 36 02 11 
0x4D16 - 4D16 DeNOx-System, efficiency Test plan  
0x2A15 - 0x2A15 fuel tank ventilation-and scavenging air system, fine leak Test plan 16 01 07  , 12 12 08 
0x6EC4 - 6EC4 - steering wheel sensor: steering wheel angle- Signal only relative, wheel Test plan  
0x5f45 - 5F45 - Brake fluid level too low Test plan  
0x2A82 - 0x2A82 inlet-Vanos variable cam control test Test plan NG6:
    12 12 14  , 11 02 08  ,
    11 07 14  , 11 08 14 
0x2A7C - 0x2A7C VANOS, inlet, cold start Test plan NG6:
    12 12 14  , 11 02 08  ,
    11 07 14  , 11 08 14 
0x29CC - 0x29CC misfirings, several cylinders Test plan N51, N52, N52T, N52K:
0x29CD - 0x29CD misfirings, cylinder 1   12 18 14 
0x29CE - 0x29CE misfirings, cylinder 2    
0x29CF - 0x29CF misfirings, cylinder 3   N54:
0x29D0 - 0x29D0 misfirings, cylinder 4   13 04 09  , 12 06 09  ,
0x29D1 - 0x29D1 misfirings, cylinder 5   12 05 09  , 12 02 12 
0x6EC4 - 6EC4 - steering angle sensor: steering angle Signal only relative. Test plan  
0xA6A4 - CVM: Speed exceeded Test plan 54 17 06 
0x6057 - Error wheel electronic RR Test plan  
0x6054 - Error wheel electronic FL Test plan  
0x604E - Error Tire Pressure Control-system Test plan (secondary fault to wheel electronics fault)  
0x29E1 - 0x29E1 fuel mixture control 2 Test plan 12 05 10 
0x447B - 447B Lambda probe Test plan 13 06 14  (Service Action to be released soon)
0x2C2C - 2C2C Oxygen sensor 2 before catalytic converter: System check Test plan  
0x2C32 - 2C32 Lambda control 2 Test plan  
0x2882 - 2882 DME: Mixture control bank 1   12 01 07 
0x2883 - 2883 DME: Mixture control bank 2   12 01 07 
0x9D12 - 9D12 DWA: Fault in internal battery Test plan  
0x29E0 - 29E0 DME: Fuel mixture control   12 13 10 
0x29E1 - 29E1 DMW: Fuel mixture control 2 Test plan  
0x5EF4 - 5EF4 DSC: Steering-angle sensor, fault, internal Test plan  
0x5EB1 - 5EB1 DSC: Steering-angle sensor, supply Test plan  
0x6056 - 6056 RDC: Error wheel electronics RL Test plan And 04 07 14  for ATEQ VT55 diagnostic tool
0x5EBA - 5EBA DSC: Steering-angle sensor   34 03 07  , 34 04 07  , 62 02 10 
0x6055 - 6055 RDC: Error wheel electronics FR Test plan And 04 07 14  for ATEQ VT55 diagnostic tool
0x5F12 - 5F12 DSC: Brake-pad wear, front axle, brake pads Test plan  
0x29D2 - 29D2 DME: Combustion misfires, cylinder 6   12 18 14  , 12 55 06  , 13 04 09  , 13 03 09 
0x5DCF - 5DCF DSC: Control module, undervoltage Test plan  
0x2A87 - 2A87 DME: Exhaust VANOS, mechanism   12 18 14  , 12 55 06  , 13 04 09  , 13 03 09 
0x93C3 - 93C3 MRS: Seat occupancy detector, passenger   65 15 07  , 65 51 06  , 65 13 04 
0x40D4 - 40D4 DDE: Exhaust-gas recirculation controller, position control Test plan  
0x3EC0 - 3EC0 DDE: Camshaft sensor, signal stored Test plan  
190302 - Fuel tank ventilation system and purge air system, micro-leak: leak greater than 0.5 mm   16 15 14
128902 - Oxygen sensor before catalytic converter, slow response   12 23 11
128A02 - Oxygen sensor 2 before catalytic converter, slow response   12 23 11
195002 - N20, N26 Differential Pressure sensor fault   B12 01 15

WARRANTY INFORMATION

If performing ISTA diagnostics and the related test plans result with eligible and covered work as applicable under the terms of either the:

Then claim this work with the applicable KSD2 system/component defect code(s) together with the corresponding labor operations.

No Problem Found (NPF) Situations (Warranty Policy and Procedures Manual)

When the vehicle indicates there is a problem based on one of these stored vehicle fault(s) and the technician's diagnosis results in no corrective repair, under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty, BMW NA will pay:

  • Up to one (1) hour (10 FRUs) for fair, reasonable and properly documented diagnostic work time.

If the diagnosis of a "no problem found" condition exceeds one (1) hour, authorization must be obtained via a PuMA case from a Technical Service Engineer.