B662317

TIS Service Bulletin
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SI B66 23 17
Drivers Assistance, Remote Control Systems
March 2018
Technical Service
CONTACTLESS TAILGATE (SMART OPENER) IS TOO
SENSITIVE
New information provided by this revision is preceded by this symbol
.
This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B66 23 17 dated February 2018
What’s New:
• Labor operation 61 35 741 is now available for the F30, F31, F32, F34 and F36.
MODEL
F06 (6 Series Gran
Coupe)
F07 (5 Series Gran
Turismo)
F10 (5 Series Sedan)
F16 (X6)
F48 (X1 sDrive 28i or
xDrive 28i)
F25 (X3)
F26 (X4)
F30 (3 Series Sedan)
F31 (3 Series Sport
Wagon)
F32 (4 Series Coupe)
F34 (3 Series Gran
Turismo)
F36 (4 Series Gran
Coupe)
With SA 322 (Comfort Access); SA 316 (Automatic Tailgate Operation) and Smart opener. Produced to
September 01 2017.
SITUATION
When the remote is located in the range of the Smart Opener operation may be the contactless tailgate (Smart
Opener) opens / close unintentionally from objects in the vicinity of the rear of the vehicle; for example by a gas
filling hose.
Note: If tailgate is opening unintentionally with no object in proximity of the Smart Opener sensor,
please refer to SI B51 30 16. It explains how to reprogram the vehicle to a two button tailgate unlock command.
CAUSE
Overly-sensitive Smart Opener Control Unit
CORRECTION
Replace Smart Opener Control unit with revised part number specified below.
PROCEDURE
For conditions that are similar to the situation described:
1. Perform diagnosis with the latest version of ISTA working through corresponding test module
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Always connect a BMW-approved battery charger/power supply (SI B04 23 10).
2. Remove and replace Smart Opener Control Unit. Refer to ISTA REP 61 35 240 Removing and installing
(replacing) Smart Opener control unit (non-contact rear lid opening)
Note: Replaced control unit does not require programming.
PARTS INFORMATION
Part Number
Description
Quantity
61 35 7 498 464
Control Unit, Smart Opener
1
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks or
the BMW Certified Pre-Owned Program.
Defect Code:
6138251500
Labor Operation:
Labor Allowance:
Description:
00 00 006
Refer to KSD2
Performing “vehicle test” (with vehicle diagnosis
system – checking faults) (Main work)
Refer to KSD2
Performing “vehicle test” (with vehicle diagnosis
system – checking faults) (Plus work)
Refer to KSD2
Connect an approved battery charger/power
supply (indicated in KSD2 as “Charging battery”)
Labor Operation:
Labor Allowance:
Description:
61 25 910
Refer to KSD2
Recharging high-voltage battery unit (to high
voltage charging socket)
Or:
00 00 556
And:
61 21 528
And, additionally for the:
e-Vehicle
And, for:
All except the F06, F07, F16, F25 and F26
Labor Operation:
Labor Allowance:
Description:
61 35 741
Refer to KSD2
Replacing Smart Opener control unit (after vehicle
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diagnosis)
Or, for the:
F06, F07, F16, F25 and F26
Labor Operation:
Labor Allowance:
Description:
61 99 000
3 FRU (F06, F07); 5 Work time for replacing Smart Opener control unit (after
FRU (F16, F25, F26) vehicle diagnosis)
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.
Refer to KSD2/AIR for the corresponding flat rate unit (FRU) allowances.
Work time labor operation code 61 99 000 is not considered a Main labor operation. Also, since the “work time”
FRU allowance to be claimed is specified, a separate punch time is not required. However, it still requires an
explanation on the repair order and in the claim comments section.
Other Repairs
If other eligible and covered work is performed as a result of performing the ISTA diagnostics and related test
plans, claim this work with the applicable defect code and the labor operations (including diagnosis) that are
listed in the KSD2/AIR.
Posted: Monday, March 19, 2018
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