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SIB 66 12 19: Locking and unlocking with digital key no longer functions
Locking and unlocking with digital key no longer functions on BMW G05/G07/G14/G15 and other models (2019); BMW released a software update.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10160295 · Apr 2019 · also written SI B66 12 19, B661219
What it covers
A service bulletin tells BMW technicians how to diagnose or fix a known issue. It is not a recall: a repair under a bulletin is normally paid by the owner unless the car is still under warranty or a warranty extension applies.
LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH DIGITAL KEY NO LONGER FUNCTIONS. After programming the vehicle it is suddenly not possible to unlock or lock the vehicle using the Digital Key or the Digital Key Card. Software error in the Body Domain Controller (BDC) control unit.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 66 12 19 Also written: SI B66 12 19, B661219, 66 12 19, SIB-66-12-19, SI B661219 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10160226, 10160295 (revisions) |
| Document IDs filed | B661219 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | 330i, M850i, X5, X7, Z4 |
| Model years | 2019 |
| Chassis | G05, G07, G14, G15, G16, G20, G29, F30, F34 |
| Engines | B46/B48, B58, N63 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Electrical System Electrical System › Software Equipment Equipment Adaptive/Mobility Equipment › Electrical |
Model, year and engine coverage comes from NHTSA's records. Not every car in this range is affected; the official document lists the exact production dates and conditions.
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