B650117

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SI B65 01 17
Audio, Navigation, Information, Safety Systems
February 2017
Technical Service
AIR BAG WARNING LAMP, CC MESSAGE 'RESTRAINT
SYSTEM'
MODEL
F48 (X1)
SITUATION
Air bag Warning indicator sporadically illuminates for short intervals when occupants are exiting the
front of the vehicle.
Check Control messages may be displayed as follows:
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"Restraint system driver's side is faulty" (CC 108)
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"Restraint system front passenger is faulty" (CC 109)
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"Functions of airbag, seat belt tensioner and belt force limiter are faulty" (CC 97)
Fault codes may be stored:
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C95462, driver's seat module (seat position, back rest lock): Communication fault
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C95463, seat module front passenger (seat position, back rest lock): Communication fault
Front seat occupants may sense electrostatic discharge when exiting the seat.
CAUSE
Electrostatic discharge disrupts normal communication between seat module and airbag control
unit.
CORRECTION
Add additional grounding for seat control module.
PROCEDURE
For conditions that are similar to the situation described:
Follow the attached procedure.
PARTS INFORMATION
For each seat repaired:
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Part Number
Description
Quantity
61 13 1 379 833
Heat-shrink tubing
1
61 12 7 492 553
Ground cable
1
07 14 7 444 158
Rivet, blind, 4.8mm X
9mm
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:
6112588100
Labor Operation:
Labor Allowance:
Description:
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
KSD 2 as Charging battery)
Work time (WT)
Performing vehicle diagnosis – test
module
00 00 006
Or:
00 00 556
And:
61 21 528
And, as necessary:
61 00 006
If you are using a Main labor code for another repair, use the Plus code labor operation 00 00 556
instead.
Work time labor operation code 61 00 006 is not considered a Main labor operation; however, it
does require an individual punch time and an explanation on the repair order and in the claim
comments.
And:
Repairing the Driver’s Seat
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Labor Operation:
Labor Allowance:
Description:
52 13 501
Refer to KSD2
Removing and installing front driver’s
seat (Plus work)
2 FRU
Working time without
specification/electrical system of
vehicle (Repair one side).
And:
61 99 000
Or:
Repairing the Front Passenger Seat
Labor Operation:
Labor Allowance:
Description:
52 13 502
Refer to KSD2
Removing and installing front
passenger seat (Plus work)
2 FRU
Working time without
specification/electrical system of
vehicle (Repair one side).
And:
61 99 000
Or:
Repairing Both Front Seats
Labor Operation:
Labor Allowance:
Description:
52 13 505
Refer to KSD2
Removing and installing both front
seats (Plus work)
4 FRU
Working time without
specification/electrical system of
vehicle (Repair both sides).
And:
61 99 000
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.
Refer to KSD2 for the corresponding flat rate unit (FRU) allowances.
ATTACHMENTS
View PDF attachment B65 01 17 Attachment A.
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