B640215

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SI B64 02 15
Heating and Air Conditioning
May 2015
Technical Service
SUBJECT
A/C Makes Unusual Whistling Noise from Center Vents
MODEL
F15 (X5)
F16 (X6)
F85 (X5 M)
F86 (X6 M)
Produced from July 31, 2013 to February 12, 2015
SITUATION
An unusual whistling noise can be heard coming from the center vent area for approximately15 seconds after
the A/C is switched on.
CAUSE
Evaporator in the A/C system
PROCEDURE
1. Using ISTA, perform a vehicle test and complete all test plans for related stored fault codes.
2. If there are no fault codes stored, proceed to the next step and replace the evaporator.
3. Refer to Repair Instruction 64 11 206 and the B640215 attachment.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
• Drain off the air conditioning system.
• Remove the support for the dashboard.
• Unclip the wiring harness mounting from the heater.
• Remove the fresh air duct.
• Remove the acoustic cover.
• Remove the center console.
N63T only:
• Remove the intake silencer housing.
Always connect a BMW approved battery charger/power supply (SI B04 23 10).
PARTS INFORMATION
Part Number
Description
Quantity
64 11 9 386 812
Evaporator
1
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83 19 2 221 349
R134a (Gas “one” ounce units)
As needed
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle/SAV Limited Warranty or the BMW Certified PreOwned Program.
Defect Code:
64 51 00 78 00
All models listed
Labor Operation:
00 00 006
Labor Allowance:
Description:
Refer to KSD2
Performing “vehicle
test” (with vehicle
diagnosis system –
checking faults)
Refer to KSD2
Connect an approved
battery charger/power
supply (indicated in
KSD2 as “Charging
battery”)
Labor Allowance:
Description:
Refer to KSD2
Removing and
installing or replacing
the heater (includes
discharging,
evacuating and filling
air conditioner)
Refer to KSD2
Removing and
installing or replacing
the evaporator
(heater/air
conditioner removed)
And:
61 21 528
And for the:
F15 (X5) and F16 (X6)
Labor Operation:
64 11 703
And:
64 51 591
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.
Or for the:
F85 (X5 M) and F86 (X6 M)
Note: Please claim this portion of the repair as outlined below until the applicable labor operations are
available in KSD2.
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Labor Operation:
64 99 000
Labor Allowance:
Description:
91 FRU
Work time for
removing and
installing or replacing
the heater (includes
discharging,
evacuating and filling
air conditioner) and
removing and
installing or replacing
the evaporator
(heater/air
conditioner removed)
Even though work time labor operation code 64 99 000 ends in “000,” it 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, an explanation on the repair order and the claim comments is required.
Other Repairs
If performing the ISTA diagnostics and related test plans results with other eligible and covered work, claim
this work with the applicable defect code and/or labor operations listed in KSD2.
ATTACHMENTS
View PDF attachment B640215_Attachment.
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