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SI B12 21 14
Engine Electrical Systems
February 2015
Technical Service
This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B12 21 14 dated December 2014.
designates changes to this revision
SUBJECT
Engine Malfunction Warning Illuminated with FC 193208: Fuel Level Plausibility Stored in DME
MODEL
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F06 (6 Series Gran Coupe)
Produced from 7/2013 to 3/2015
F07 (5 Series Gran Turismo)
Produced from 7/2013 to 3/2015
F10 (5 Series Sedan)
Produced from 7/2013 to 3/2015
F12 (6 Series Convertible)
Produced from 7/2013 to 3/2015
F13 (6 Series Coupe)
Produced from 7/2013 to 3/2015
F30 (3 Series Sedan)
Produced from 11/2011 to 7/2015
F31 (3 Series Sports Wagon)
Produced from 3/2013 to 7/2015
F32 (4 Series Coupe)
Produced from 7/2013 to 7/2015
F34 (3 Series Gran Turismo)
Produced from 11/2013 to 7/2015
F36 (3 Series Gran Coupe)
Produced from 3/2014 to 7/2015
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F25 (X3)
Produced from 3/2014 to 3/2015
F15 (X5)
Produced from 8/2013 to 3/2015
F16 (X6)
Produced from 8/2014 to 3/2015
Without option 610 (Head-Up Display)
SITUATION
The customer states that the engine malfunction warning lamp is illuminated, and while filling the fuel tank, the
fuel gauge did not show the proper fill level.
After the vehicle is driven a short distance, the fuel gauge will update to full.
When diagnosed, the following fault is stored in the DME:
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FC 193208 Fuel level, plausibility: deviation between consumption and level change
Please proceed to the Procedure section.
Vehicles with option 610 (Head-Up Display) are not affected. Please follow the ISTA/D test plan for the
applicable faults stored in the DME, including the one listed in this bulletin.
CAUSE
A software error in the instrument cluster causes the fuel gauge to incorrectly update while refilling. The error
occurs when the vehicle is powered up after refilling.
PROCEDURE
When FC 193208 is found stored in the DME:
F06, F07, F10, F12, F13, F15, F16 and F25 only:
Program the vehicle using the latest version of ISTA/P (3.55.0 or higher).
F Series
Target Integration Level
F06, F07, F10, F12, F13
F010-15-03-501 or higher
F25
F025-15-02-501 or higher
Note that ISTA/P 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).
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For information on programming and coding with ISTA/P, refer to CenterNet / Aftersales Portal / Service /
Workshop Technology / Vehicle Programming.
F30, F31, F32, F34 and F36 only:
A software correction in ISTA/P will not be available until August 2015.
Please advise the customer to follow the procedure described below when refueling his or her vehicle.
1. Turn the engine and ignition off.
2. Push the radio volume control knob once. The radio screen will illuminate and the audio will be heard.
3. Refuel the vehicle while the radio is active.
4. When the refueling is completed, start the vehicle and resume normal vehicle operation.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle/SAV Limited Warranty or the BMW Certified Pre-Owned
Limited Warranty.
All (Diagnosis)
Defect Code:
62 11 06 18 00
Labor Operation:
Labor Allowance:
Description:
00 00 006
Refer to KSD2
Performing “vehicle test” (with vehicle
diagnosis system – checking faults)
Refer to KSD2
Connect an approved battery
charger/power supply (indicated in
KSD 2 as Charging battery)
And:
61 21 528
Labor operation code 00 00 006 is a Main labor operation. If you are using a Main labor code for another repair,
use the Plus code labor operation 00 00 556 instead.
F06, F07, F10, F12, F13 and F25 Only (Programming and Encoding)
Labor Operation:
Labor Allowance:
Description:
61 00 730
Refer to KSD2
Programming/encoding control unit(s)
Refer to KSD2 for the corresponding flat rate unit (FRU) allowance. Enter the Chassis Number, which consists of
the last 7 digits of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Click on the “Search” button, and then enter the
applicable flat rate labor operation in the FR code field.
Vehicle Programming and Encoding
If a control module or component was working properly and/or had no related faults stored prior to vehicle
programming and it fails to program correctly or requires initialization, this additional work must be claimed with
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separate labor operations under the defect code listed above; refer to KSD2.
Repairs to control modules and components with pre-existing conditions are not eligible to be claimed under the
defect code listed in this bulletin.
Other Repairs
If performing ISTA diagnostics and related test plans results in other eligible and covered work, claim this work
with the applicable defect code and labor operations listed in KSD2.
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