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SI B62 04 17
Instruments
April 2017
Technical Service
WRONG OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY
MODEL
G12 (M760Li_xDrive)
Produced to June 01, 2017
SITUATION
During stop and go or slow driving, with the engine at operating temperature, the ambient outside
temperature display deviates in the instrument cluster by up to +10 degrees from the real ambient
temperature.
CAUSE
Location of ambient temperature sensor. Temperature readings are influenced by:
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External engine oil cooler.
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Ambient temperature of operating engine compartment.
CORRECTION
Install thermal protection insulating mat for the outside temperature sensor. This mat is installed
behind the front bumper cover on the passenger side of the vehicle.
PROCEDURE
For conditions that are similar to the situation described:
1. Run diagnosis with ISTA 4 and work through the corresponding test module if necessary.
Did the ABL identify a fault?
YES - follow diagnostic test plan.
NO - install thermal protection for the outside temperature sensor (insulating mat) in the
vehicle.
2. Follow REP 51 11 157 to access right side of front bumper cover.
3. Install the thermal protection mat for the outside temperature sensor. (See Step 16 of the
REP for details on installation location).
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4. Reinstall remaining components.
5. Program and encode the vehicle with ISTA/P 3.61.0 or ISTA 4.04.12 or higher version.
Target integration level: S15A-17-03-502 or
higher
G12 (M760Li_xDrive)
Note that ISTA/P or ISTA 4 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 or ISTA 4, refer to CenterNet / TIS /
Technical Documentation / Diagnostics and Programming / Programming Documentation.
PARTS INFORMATION
With SA 715 (Aerodynamic Package)
Part Number
Description
Quantity
51 11 8 091 218
Isolation mat, thermal, right
1
OR
With SA 7GY (model V12 Excellence)
Part Number
Description
Quantity
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51 11 7 497 454
Isolation mat, thermal, right
1
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light
Trucks.
Defect Code:
6581031800
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)
Refer to KSD2
Removing and installing
front bumper panel
1 FRU
Work time for installation of
thermal protection
insulating mat
Refer to KSD2
Programming/encoding
control unit(s)
00 00 006
Or:
00 00 556
And:
61 21 528
And:
51 11 656
And:
51 99 000
And:
61 00 730
If you are using a Main labor code for another repair, use the Plus code labor operation 00 00 556
instead.
Refer to KSD2 for the corresponding flat rate unit (FRU) allowances.
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Work time labor operation code 51 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.
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:
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Please claim this “consequential” control module-related repair work under the defect code
listed in this bulletin with the applicable KSD2/AIR labor operations.
And:
Other Repairs
Control module failures that occurred prior to this programming procedure and/or additional work is
performed as a result of performing the ISTA diagnostics and related test plans:
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When covered under an applicable limited warranty, claim the control module-related and/or
other repair work using the applicable defect code and labor operations in KSD2/AIR.
ATTACHMENTS
View PDF attachment REP 51 11 157.
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