Service Action: Program Or Replace Dual Storage System Battery (SI B61 03 19)

Publication date: 2019-04-01
Reference number: SI B61 03 19

SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAM OR REPLACE DUAL STORAGE SYSTEM BATTERY

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): SI B61 03 19, Date of Issue: April 01, 2019

BMW:	G05 (X5); G07 (X7); G20 (3 Series); G29 (Z4)
GROUP:	General Electrical Systems

SERVICE INFORMATION

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 G05, G07, G20 and G29 models produced from August 2018 to March 2019.

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

A software error intermittently causes a continuous resetting of the microcontroller in the power management system. This causes the red Check Control Message (CCM) "Replace Battery" to be illuminated.

CAUSE

Software error in Dual Storage System Battery

CORRECTION

Reprogram battery with Flash Tool or replace battery if red CCM is illuminated.

PROCEDURE

Is the red CCM ID 2152 stored to replace the DSS battery?
Yes: Replace 10 Ah Lithium Ion battery as per repair instructions REP RA6121004.

No: Proceed to next step.
Make sure the key is off and connect the battery charger to the vehicle.
Remove the right rear engine compartment cover.
Obtain the flashing tool with adapter cable.
Remove the 4-pin connector from the battery and connect the 4-pin adapter from the tool.
Connect the power and ground from the tool directly to the battery terminals.
Place the flashing tool away from any engine heat.
Once connected, the flashing tool amber LED (Pwr & Status) will be lit up.
Press the start button and the amber LED will flash indicating the DSS battery is being programmed.
After about 10-20 minutes the OK LED turns green indicating a successful programing.
If the Error LED lights up red, refer to the troubleshooting guide that came with the tool.
Remove the flashing tool and connect the 4-pin vehicle harness back to the battery.
Reinstall the battery cover.

PARTS INFORMATION

Part Number	Description	Quantity
61 21 9 857 095 or 61 21 9 857 516	Dual Storage System Battery	1 only if battery is faulty
07 14 7 483 888	Hexagon screw (only G20 with SA02VF and/or SA0704)	4 only if battery is replaced
07 11 9 905 147	Hexagon screw with washer (only G20 with SA02VF and/or SA0704)	4 only if battery is replaced

NOTE: Other small parts such as screws, nuts and seals, which must be replaced according to the repair instructions, must be selected from the Electronic Parts Catalogue according to the respective vehicle type and invoiced under the special defect code.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

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

Defect Code:

0061980400

Completion "before" the first vehicle delivery to a customer or the vehicle is already in the workshop

Labor Operation:	Labor Allowance:	Description:
00 67 864	6 FRU	Programming of the Dual Storage System with the Flash Tool (Plus work)
Or:
00 67 865	10 FRU (G05)/9 FRU (G07)/3 FRU (G20)/12 FRU (G29)	Replacement of the dual storage system battery (Plus work)
And, if applicable:
00 67 866	8 FRU	Additional work with strut brace (only G20 if dual storage system is replaced) (associated work)

Or:

The vehicle arrives at your center and this Service Action shows open (No other Main work will be performed/claimed during this workshop visit)

Labor Operation:	Labor Allowance:	Description:
00 67 278	8 FRU	Programming of the Dual Storage System with the Flash Tool (Main work)
Or:
00 67 279	12 FRU (G05)/11 FRU (G07)/5 FRU (G20)/13 FRU (G29)	Replacement of the dual storage system battery (Main work)
And, if applicable:
00 67 866	8 FRU	Additional work with strut brace (only G20 if dual storage system is replaced) (A associated work)

And, as applicable:

Alternative Mobility Solutions (AMS) for Vehicle Owners

This Service Action repair qualifies for Alternative Mobility Solution (AMS) expense reimbursement, claim this item under the Defect Code noted above as follows:

Sublet Code 2 - Itemize the AMS sublet amount on the repair order and in the claim comment section.

Please refer to SI B01 29 16 for additional information.

ATTACHMENTS

View PDF attachment B61 03 19 Troubleshooting Manual .