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51 08 19_WINDOW INITIALIZATION REQUIREMENTS
SIB 51 08 19
2024-01-16
WINDOW INITIALIZATION REQUIREMENTS
This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 1) replaces SI B51 08 19 dated March 2019.
What’s New:
Models added
Cause added
Correction added
Procedure updated
Parts Information added
Claim Information added
THIS REPAIR IS MOBILE FRIENDLY
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MODEL
F90 (M5 Sedan)
F91 (M8 Convertible)
F92 (M8 Coupe)
G01 (Sports Activity
Vehicle)
G02 (Sports Activity
Coupe)
G05 (Sports Activity
Vehicle)
G06 (Sports Activity
Coupe)
G07 (Sports Activity
Vehicle)
G09 (BMW XM)
G12 (7 Series Sedan)
G14 (8 Series
Convertible)
G15 (8 Series Coupe)
G16 (8 Series Gran
Coupe)
G20 (3 Series Sedan)
G22 (4 Series Coupe)
G23 (4 Series
Convertible)
G26 (4 Series Gran
Coupe)
G29 (Z4 Roadster)
G30 (5 Series Sedan)
G32 (640i xDrive Gran
Turismo)
CAUSE
The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
CORRECTION
Initialize the windows following the procedure below[R1] .
PROCEDURE
In situations where the windows need to be initialized, the following general conditions must be met:
Vehicle speed must be less than 1 MPH
The vehicle requires a consistent, stable battery voltage source between 12-14.6 V
Warning: Ensure that any connected battery chargers do not deviate from the above required
voltage.
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During initialization, the accelerator pedal must not be pressed
All doors must be closed
Additionally, as applicable to the Model Vehicle being RepairedFor F90, F91, F92, G01, G02, G05, G06, G07, G09, G12, G20, G22, G23, G26, G30 vehicles:
Initialization is possible regardless of the ambient temperature
For G14, G15, G16, G29, G32 vehicles[R2] :
Initialization can only be performed between temperatures of 60-80 degrees Fahrenheit. The
ambient temperature is displayed in the Kombi (cluster).
And:
For G14 and G23 vehicles:
Aside from the window that is being initialized, all the other windows must be closed
The front and rear power windows must be initialized separately
PARTS INFORMATION
No parts are required.
CLAIM INFORMATION
This Service Information Bulletin provides technical and repair-related information.
Unless otherwise noted or applicable, the window initialization procedure is included in the corresponding repair
procedure when it is required to be performed.
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