B120124

Service Bulletin Details

Public Details for: B120124

High levels of silicone inside the ignition coil can lead to premature failure.


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SIB 12 01 24
SERVICE ACTION: CHECK AND REPLACE IGNITION COIL
2024-01-19
Please perform the procedure outlined in this Service Information on all affected vehicles before customer
delivery. In the event the customer has already taken delivery of the vehicle, please perform the procedure
the next time the vehicle is in the shop.
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THIS REPAIR IS MOBILE FRIENDLY
MODEL
E-Series
G05
G07
Model Description
X5 Sports Activity Vehicle
X7 Sports Activity Vehicle
Production Date
October 28, 2023 – November 8, 2023
October 31, 2023 – October 31, 2023
Vehicles which require this campaign to be completed will show it as “Open” when checked either in AIR, AWP,
Campaign Summary, or Warranty Vehicle Inquiry.
Please make sure you check your dealer inventory as soon as possible. You can see a list of affected vehicles in
Inventory Campaign Details (ICD) under ROSS.
SITUATION
High levels of silicone inside the ignition coil can lead to premature failure.
PROCEDURE
1. Remove the acoustic cover as per Repair Instruction 11 12 070 “Removing and installing the acoustic cover”.
2. Inspect and record the ignition coil production
date codes and the daily count numbers.
The daily count number is the serial number of
the ignition coil.
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3. If the combination of the date code and serial
number matches any of the combinations shown
in the table, then that ignition coil needs to be
replaced.
For example:
Ignition coil production date = 15-09-23
Ignition coil serial number = 04569
This ignition coil must be replaced
(see blue arrow).
If the ignition coil production date and
serial do not match any of the
combinations shown in the table, then do
not replace that ignition coil.
It is very likely only one ignition coil
may be affected in each vehicle.
4. Replace the affected ignition coil as per Repair Instruction 12 13 511 “Replacing an ignition coil”.
5. Reinstall the acoustic cover as pe r Repair Instruction 11 12 070 “Removing and installing the acoustic
cover”.
6. If the vehicle has stored faults in the DME for the ignition coil, perform a vehicle test and clear the
fault memory.
PARTS INFORMATION
Use and invoice the part number listed below.
Part Number
12 13 9 453 463
Description
Ignition Coil
Quantity
1
Additionally, other materials and small parts that are not specified above, such as fluids, lubricants, one-time
use screws, nuts, and seals, which must be replaced or installed (according to the ISTA repair
instructions/ETK/AIR), are to be selected from the Electronic Parts Catalog, and/or other approved BMW
resources according to the respective vehicle type. Invoiced these items separately under the Repair Code
listed in this bulletin.
CLAIM INFORMATION
Reimbursement for this Service Action will be via normal claim entry utilizing the applicable work package
information below and the part number listed above.
Repair Code:
0012160600
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Below are the special flat rate labor
operation
codeBMW
choices
for thisAmerica,
action. Inc.
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Completion before the first vehicle delivery to a customer or the vehicle is already in the workshop.
Work Pkg
Labor Operation Description (Plus work)
Labor Allowance
#1
00 75 820
Check ignition coils and replace one
ignition coil.
3 FRU
00 75 821
Check ignition coils, replace one ignition
coil, and clear fault memory (MIL on,
includes 00 00 556 and 61 21 528)
6 FRU
Or:
#2
Or:
The vehicle arrives at your center and this Service Action shows open (No other Main work will be
performed or claimed during this workshop visit).
Work Pkg
Labor Operation Description (Main work)
Labor Allowance
#3
00 75 240
Check ignition coils and replace one
ignition coil.
5 FRU
00 75 241
Check ignition coils, replace one ignition
coil, and clear fault memory (MIL on,
includes 00 00 006 and 61 21 528)
8 FRU
Or:
#4
Only one of the flat rate labor operation codes listed above can be used for claim submission/reimbursement
purposes. Also, only one Main work flat rate labor operation code can be claimed per workshop visit.
Claim Repair Comments
Only reference the SIB number and the work package (Pkg) number performed in the technician’s RO notes and in
the claim comment section (For example: B12 01 24 WP 1), unless otherwise required by State law.
FEEDBACK REGARDING THIS BULLETIN
Technical Feedback
Warranty Feedback
Parts Feedback
To submit feedback for the technical topic of this bulletin: Submit your
feedback in the rating box at the top of this bulletin
To submit feedback for the CLAIMS section of this bulletin: Submit an
IDS ticket to the Warranty Department, or use the chat available in the
Warranty Documentation Portal
To submit feedback for the PARTS section of this bulletin: Submit an IDS
ticket to the Parts Department
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