B160223

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SIB 16 02 23
CRANK, NO START, NO COMMUNICATION WITH THE INTEGRATED
FUEL MODULE (TFE)
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2023-02-16
THIS REPAIR IS MOBILE FRIENDLY
MODEL
E-Series
G07
G70
U11
Model Description
X7 Sports Activity Vehicle
7 Series Sedan
X1 Sports Activity Vehicle
Production Date
8/1/2022
11/1/2022
11/1/2022
Affected Engine
B58N, S68T
B58N, S68T
B48N
SITUATION
Engine will crank but not start. There is no communication with the integrated fuel module (TFE) when
diagnosing with ITSA.
The following two fault codes will be stored in the DME:
032B43 - Low fuel pressure system, electric fuel pump: pressure value too low
CDA594 - Message (- 0x33E) missing, receiver DME, transmitter TFE
NOTE: More faults may be stored related to fuel pressure in addition to these faults
CAUSE
An unfavorable software application could cause the TFE to remain in “bootloader mode” during certain cold
start situations.
CORRECTION
New software for the TFE will be available in a future version of ISTA.
PROCEDURE
The interim procedure until the updated software is released, perform a battery reset by disconnecting and
reconnecting the power supply to the TFE to restore communication with the TFE.
Select one of the following three options:
Disconnect the 12 V vehicle battery (battery reset) with the Supporting voltage/Battery charger
disconnected;
Or
Unplug the fuse for the TFE control unit:
G07 (power distribution box rear, F228 fuse) (tailgate)
G70 (power distribution box rear, fuse F250) (trunk)
U11 (power distribution box front right, fuse F020) (front hood)
Or
Unplug the connector to the TFE control unit
Wait at least 10 seconds
Then, reconnect the power
PARTS INFORMATION
NOTE: It is not necessary to replace the TFE for this issue.
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CLAIM INFORMATION
Until the updated software is available, the following is covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle
Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars.
Defect Code:
1614060200
Electric fuel pump control unit Software error / internal
device fault
Refer to AIR for the corresponding flat rate unit (FRU) allowances.
Labor Operation
00 00 006
Or:
00 00 556
And:
61 21 528
Description
Carrying out vehicle test (Main work)
Labor Allowance
Refer to AIR
Carrying out vehicle test (Plus work)
Refer to AIR
Supporting voltage of the vehicle electrical system /
recharging vehicle battery
Refer to AIR
If you are using a Main labor code for another repair, use the Plus code labor operation 00 00 556 instead of
00 00 006, or exclude (including 61 21 528) when the Vehicle Test is included in another repair.
And, together with above:
Labor Operation
61 00 006*
Or
00 58 500*
And:
61 20 900
Or:
61 99 000*
Description
Carrying out vehicle diagnosis, ABL (Work time)
Labor Allowance
WT
Diagnosis Worktime Flat Rate
2 FRU
Disconnecting and connecting battery ground lead
(Supporting voltage/Battery charger disconnected)
Refer to AIR
Work time to remove and re-install the fuse for the TFE
control unit
2 FRU
Or, disconnect and reconnect the TFE connector:
Labor Operation
52 25 743
Or:
52 26 743
Or:
52 24 730
Or:
52 25 742
Or:
52 26 502
Description
Removing and installing both seats (G07)
Labor Allowance
Refer to AIR
Removing and installing both rear seats (G07, 6-seater)
Refer to AIR
Removing and installing backrest (G70)
Refer to AIR
Removing and installing right seat (G70, electrical rear
seat)
Refer to AIR
Removing and installing rear seat bench (U11)
Refer to AIR
Work time labor operation codes 61 00 006 and 00 58 500 are not considered Main labor operations.
*Based on which one applies to your center, please refer to SI B01 01 20 or B01 07 20 for the applicable
procedure for documenting, claiming, and explaining, on the RO and in the claim comments, your diagnosis
work time (WT), job/repair work time (WT), and the vehicle repairs your center performed, unless otherwise
required by State law.
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