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23 02 21_GEAR SHIFT ASSISTANT NOT WORKING (BREAK IN WIRE)
SIB 23 02 21
GEAR SHIFT ASSISTANT NOT WORKING (BREAK IN WIRE)
2021-07-09
This Service Information Bulletin replaces SI 23 02 21 dated April 2021.
MODEL
Model
K80
K81
K82
K83
K84
Model Description
F 750 GS
F 850 GS
F 850 GSA
F 900 R
F 900 XR
SITUATION
Gear Shift Assistant (i.e. quick-shifter / clutch-less shifting) is not working. Damaged wire(s) in the main
wiring harness (see Figure 1 and Figure 2).
Figure 1: External break
Figure 2: Internal Damage
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Note: Please also read TIS Bulletin 23 01 18 for more information on Gear Shift Assistant faults.
PROCEDURE
In a customer complaint case, a TSARA case with a relevant description of the damage is to be created,
including an image of the main wiring harness label.
Following wiring harness repair, check that the cable to the Gear Shift Assistant is laid correctly (see Figure
3). The elongated length (from clip to plug end) is 110 mm in all K8x models.
Figure 3: Wire Routing
PARTS INFORMATION
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Obtain and confirm the part numbers for your specific vehicle by entering the chassis number in ETK which
takes into account specific equipment and/or options.
Additional parts like gaskets, hardware and chemicals may be required for the complete repair.
Part Number
12 52 7 549 033
12 52 7 545 860
61 13 8 366 247
61 12 6 946 211
12 51 7 508 831
Socket housing (4-pin)
Bushing contact
Strand sealing
Cable (grey; 0.35 mm²)
Corrugated tubing
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Motorcycles, if applicable.
QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS BULLETIN
Technical inquiries
Warranty inquiries
Parts inquiries
Contact the BMW Technical Support Group via TSARA
Submit an IDS ticket to the Warranty Department
Submit an IDS ticket to the Motorrad Parts Department
Supporting Materials
insert_drive_file Figure 1 External Break.jpg
insert_drive_file damaged wiring harness.jpg
insert_drive_file Figure 2 internal damage.jpg
picture_as_pdf Figure 3 Wire Routing for K8x.pdf
picture_as_pdf 23 02 21 Gear Shift Assistant not working (break in wire).pdf
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CABLE ROUTING FOR ALL K8X MODELS (110MM STRETCHED LENGTH)
08/09/20
EX-VC-2
Service Information Bulletin
Manual Gearbox, Transmission
July 9, 2021
23 02 21
GEAR SHIFT ASSISTANT NOT WORKING (BREAK
IN WIRE)
This Service Information Bulletin replaces SI 23 02 21 dated April 2021.
MODEL
E-Series
K80
K81
K82
K83
K84
Model Description
F 750 GS
F 850 GS
F 850 GSA
F 900 R
F 900 XR
SITUATION
Gear Shift Assistant (i.e. quick-shifter / clutch-less shifting) is not working. Damaged wire(s) in the
main wiring harness (see Figure 1 and Figure 2).
Figure 1: External break
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Figure 2: Internal Damage
Note: Please also read TIS Bulletin 23 01 18 for more information on Gear Shift Assistant faults.
PROCEDURE
In a customer complaint case, a TSARA case with a relevant description of the damage is to be
created, including an image of the main wiring harness label.
Following wiring harness repair, check that the cable to the Gear Shift Assistant is laid correctly (see
Figure 3). The elongated length (from clip to plug end) is 110 mm in all K8x models.
Figure 3: Wire Routing
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parties for distribution. All pricing subject to change.
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PARTS INFORMATION
Obtain and confirm the part numbers for your specific vehicle by entering the chassis number in ETK
which takes into account specific equipment and/or options.
Additional parts like gaskets, hardware and chemicals may be required for the complete repair.
Part Number
12 52 7 549 033
12 52 7 545 860
61 13 8 366 247
61 12 6 946 211
12 51 7 508 831
Socket housing (4-pin)
Bushing contact
Strand sealing
Cable (grey; 0.35 mm²)
Corrugated tubing
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Motorcycles, if applicable.
QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS BULLETIN
Technical inquiries
Warranty inquiries
Parts inquiries
Contact the BMW Technical Support Group via TSARA
Submit an IDS ticket to the Warranty Department
Submit an IDS ticket to the Motorrad Parts Department
© 2021, BMW of North America, LLC. The contents of this document are confidential and should not be shared with third
parties for distribution. All pricing subject to change.
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