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Drivers Assistance System: Check Control Message Is Displayed (SI B66 23 19)
Reference number: SI B66 23 19
DRIVERS ASSISTANCE SYSTEM: CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE IS DISPLAYED
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
| BMW: | See The Chart Below |
| GROUP: | Drivers Assistance, Remote Control Systems |
MODEL
SITUATION
The Driver Assistance System limited warning message is displayed. The key read data may have following CCM ID's:
- ID 849 - Pedestrian warning
And/or
- ID 595 - Collision warning
The following fault memory is also stored in the control unit of the Camera-based Driver Assistance System (KAFAS) camera:
Fault Code entry KAFAS:
| Fault code | Description |
|---|---|
| E05240 | Signal fault - BMW CHASSIS SteeringAngle - Signal invalid |
CAUSE
Software of the KAFAS control unit.
CORRECTION
Programming and/or test plan completion.
PROCEDURE
- Perform a vehicle test and check for faults.
- Is the I-Level lower or older than 18-11-523?
- Yes - Program the vehicle using a more recent version of ISTA
- No - Proceed to step 3
- Complete test plan for related fault codes stored.
- Reassess the vehicle.
Always connect a BMW-approved battery charger/power supply ( SI B04 23 10 ) when performing programming.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks or the BMW Certified Pre-Owned Program.
The vehicle I-Level is lower or older than 18-11-523:
| Defect Code: | 6138160200 | Control unit, Camera-based Driver Assist System (KAFAS) software error/internal device fault |
|---|---|---|
| Labor Operation | Description | Labor Allowance |
| 00 00 006 | Performing vehicle test (with vehicle diagnosis system - checking faults) (Main work) | Refer to AIR |
| Or: | ||
| 00 00 556 | Performing vehicle test (with vehicle diagnosis system - checking faults) (Plus work) | Refer to AIR |
| And: | ||
| 61 21 528 | Connect an approved battery charger/power supply (indicated in AIR as Charging battery) | Refer to AIR |
| And: | ||
| 61 00 730 | Programming/encoding control unit(s) | Refer to AIR |
And, additionally for the-
e-Vehicles (e.g., 530e)
| Labor Operation | Description | Labor Allowance |
|---|---|---|
| 61 25 910 | Recharging high-voltage battery unit (to high voltage charging socket) | 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.
Refer to AIR for the corresponding flat rate unit (FRU) allowances.
During the same workshop visit, if a vehicle also requires another Technical Campaign or repair that also includes programming and encoding the control units, the programming procedure may only be invoiced one time.
Programming and Encoding - Vehicle Control Units (RO and Claim Comments Required)
The programming procedure automatically reprograms and encodes all vehicle control modules which do not have the latest software i-level. If one or more control module failures occur during this programming procedure:
Please claim this consequential control module-related repair work under the defect code listed in this bulletin with the applicable AIR labor operations.
Please explain this additional work (The why and what) on the repair order and in the claim comments section.
For control module failures that occurred prior to performing this programming procedure:
When covered under an applicable limited warranty, claim this control module-related repair work using the applicable defect code and labor operations (including diagnosis) in AIR.
Other Repairs (Step 3)
If other eligible and covered work is performed as a result of performing the ISTA diagnostics and related test plans, claim this work with the applicable defect code and the labor operations that are listed in AIR (including diagnosis with separate punch times).
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.