IRAP Control Unit Recovery (SI M09 01 18)
Publication date: 2018-05-01Reference number: SI M09 01 18
IRAP CONTROL UNIT RECOVERY
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
| MINI: | All Models |
| GROUP: | Programming/Coding |
SITUATION
Control module failures during programming for unrelated repairs causing control unit replacement.
CAUSE
- Possible hardware issues
- Possible network issues at the center
- Possible equipment issues at center. Ex. icoms or Ethernet cables
- Possible aftermarket battery chargers
- Possible ISTA issues
- Possible bus/communication issues within the vehicle
CORRECTION
Control units fail for one of two reasons:
- While being re-programed after performing a different repair.
- The primary failure is the control unit itself. In other words the vehicle is in the workshop because a control failed.
When a control unit fails as a result of reason 1 please follow the procedure below. In cases where the control unit itself failed please do not. See examples for clarity.
Situation 1: "Contact IRAP"
For example: A vehicle is in your workshop for a VANOS repair and the repair instructions require the vehicle to reprogram, in turn, this causes the head unit to crash during this procedure.
Please open a PuMA Case for an IRAP session to attempt recovery of the part.
Situation 2: "No need to contact IRAP"
For example: A vehicle is in your workshop for a head unit failure, please refer to the applicable test plan and repair as necessary.
PROCEDURE
Effective with repair order/claim repair dates on or after June 1, 2018, if you encounter "Situation 1," please setup the vehicle for an IRAP session and submit a PuMA case titled "IRAP Control Unit Recovery," the IRAP team will attempt to recover the failed control unit.
For information on how to setup an IRAP session please refer to SI SI M09 01 16 .
If the IRAP team fails to assist in recovering the control unit, they will issue an authorization code for its replacement.
Please note that certain control modules can take a significant amount of time to recover. If possible, setup the vehicle for IRAP in an area which will not take up much needed workshop space such as your work bay. Also the IRAP process will take less time to complete if the vehicle is setup at the time the case is submitted. Be sure a Mini approved charger is connected to the vehicle and the ignition is on.
This procedure requirement is a significant benefit to your center as it will help reduce the number of days the vehicle is down in your workshop, help reduce AMP vehicle "Length of Loan" and ultimately, with the greater repair efficiency, it will also help increase customer satisfaction.
PARTS INFORMATION
All control units still covered by warranty which fail as a result of reprogramming the vehicle.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Vehicle Programming and Coding
When ISTA 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, for:
Situation 1: "Contact IRAP"
- When "covered" under an applicable limited warranty, please claim this "consequential" control module-related repair work under the defect code for the repair that required the initial programming procedure with the applicable KSD2/AIR labor operations.
| Defect Code: | MG SG XX XX XX | Defect Code that applies to the work that necessitated a vehicle programming procedure to be performed |
In conjunction with submitting an accepted PuMA Case for this repair situation, the technician administrative payment is also claimable.
| Labor Operation: | Labor Allowance: | Description: |
|---|---|---|
| 00 58 677 | 1 FRU | TC cost flat rate |
A separate punch time for labor operation "00 58 677" is not required.
IRAP Team Prior Authorization to replace the listed Control Units
Effective with repair order/claim repair dates on or after June 1, 2018, for the parts listed above in this Service Information bulletin, your center will be required to obtain prior authorization from the IRAP team to replace those that failed/crashed during vehicle reprogramming as a consequence of the main repair being performed.
Please document the "IRAP Team Authorization Code" repair order and in claim comment section.
Effective with repair order/claim repair dates on or after June 1, 2018, any claim for a programming procedure-related consequential replacement of one these control units that is submitted without a prior IRAP authorization, the claim will be subject to a refusal or debit.
Or, for:
Situation 2: "No need to contact IRAP"
Control module failures that occurred "prior" to performing a vehicle 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 the KSD2/AIR or the applicable Service Information bulletin.