Service Action Programming Lane Change Warning Control Units (SI B66 18 17)

Publication date: 2017-11-01
Reference number: SI B66 18 17

SERVICE ACTION PROGRAMMING LANE CHANGE WARNING CONTROL UNITS

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): SI B66 18 17, Date of Issue: November 01, 2017

BMW:	F30 (3 Series Sedan)
GROUP:	Drivers Assistance, Remote Control Systems Control

NOTE: 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.

AFFECTED VEHICLES

This Service Action involves 20 (F30 3 Series Sedan) produced from August 14, 2017 to August 30, 2017.

Vehicles which require this Service Action to be completed will show it as "Open" when checked either in AIR, the "Service Menu" of DCSnet (Dealer Communication System) or with the Key Reader.

SITUATION

The Lane Change Warning is incorrectly activated when no car is present (phantom vehicle detected).

CAUSE

Software error in Lane Change Warning control unit interprets signal interference incorrectly on vehicles equipped with 17" and 18" Continental all-season tires.

CORRECTION

Reprogram the vehicle with ISTA 4.08.13 or more recent version

Remove the foil tape from behind the left rear wheel arch trim panel

Target I-level 17-11-520 or higher

PROCEDURE

Perform this Service Action before vehicle delivery or the next time the vehicle enters the shop.

For conditions that are similar to the situation described:

Remove the left rear wheel arch as described in REP 51 71 041.
Remove the aluminum foil shown in picture above from the wheel arch liner.
Re-install all removed components.
Program the vehicle using ISTA 4.08.13 or more recent version.
Target I-level 17-11-520 or higher
If recommended by ISTA 4.08.13 after programming, perform another vehicle test and delete fault code entry.

Note that ISTA 4 will automatically reprogram and code all programmable control modules that do not have the latest software.

Always connect a BMW-approved battery charger/power supply ( SI B04 23 10 ).

For information on programming and coding with ISTA 4, refer to CenterNet / TIS / Technical Documentation / Diagnostics and Programming / Programming Documentation.

PARTS INFORMATION

NOTE: No parts are required to remedy the situation. However, if the expanding rivet or screws are damaged during removal, please use the following parts:

PARTS INFORMATION

Part Number	Description	Quantity
07 14 7 169 847	Plastic cap nut with washer	As required
51 11 8 174 185	Expander rivet	As required
51 16 1 881 149	Expander rivet	As required
07 14 9 110 671	Hexagon bolt	As required

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Reimbursement for this Service Action will be via normal claim entry utilizing the following information:

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Defect Code:

0066250100

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Labor Operation:	Labor Allowance:	Description:
00 65 803	12 FRU	Removing and installing the wheel arch cover and programming the control units (Plus work)

This Service Action repair qualifies for Alternative Mobility Solution (AMS) expense reimbursement, claim this item under the Defect Code noted above, please refer to SI B01 29 16 for additional information.

Itemize the AMS sublet amount being claimed on the repair order and in the claim comment section.