NHTSA ID Number: 10161587
Manufacturer Communication Number: M840319
Summary
BLUETOOTH CONNECTION IS LOST DURING A PHONE CALL. During an active call the call audio autonomously switching from the vehicle hands-free system to the phone. The Bluetooth connection returns after a vehicle sleep cycle (20 minutes).
12 Affected Products
Vehicles
SITUATION
During an active call, the call audio autonomously switching from the vehicle hands-free system to the phone. The Bluetooth connection returns after a vehicle sleep cycle (20 minutes).
Note: This only affects vehicles equipped with Head unit Basic or Entry Head unit. It does not apply
to vehicles equipped with option code 609 (Navigation system).
CAUSE
Head unit software.
CORRECTION
Check and update the Integration Level (I-Level) with ISTA 4.18.1x or higher.
Target I-Level is as follows:
- F056-19-07-5xx
PROCEDURE
- Duplicate the issue
- Read out the current vehicle Integration Level.
If the vehicle I-Level is lower (older) than-
- F056-19-07-5xx
Program and encode the vehicle with ISTA 4.18.1x or higher.
Then retest the vehicle
If the vehicle I-Level matches or is higher (newer) than:
- F056-19-07-5xx
Do not program the vehicle
Perform vehicle test with ISTA and perform the corresponding test plan.
Note: ISTA 4.18.1x is expected end of June 2019.
Until ISTA 4.18.1x becomes available, the following menu setting via the iDrive may reduce Bluetooth connection being interrupted.
- Select Communication
- Click on Manage mobile devices
- Select the mobile device from the list
- Click on Apps to uncheck, thus deactivating the function
Always connect a BMW-approved battery charger/power supply (SI M04 08 09) when performing programming.
For information on programming and coding with ISTA, refer to CenterNet / TIS / Technical Documentation / Programming and Diagnostics / Programming Documentation.
PARTS INFORMATION
Note: Parts replacement will not provide a solution to this situation.
Programming and Encoding – Vehicle Control Units
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.
SEOCONTENT-START
SI M84 03 19
Communication Systems
May 2019
Technical Service
BLUETOOTH CONNECTION IS LOST DURING A PHONE CALL
MODEL
F54 (MINI Clubman) F55 (MINI Hardtop 4
Door)
F56 (MINI Hardtop 2
Door)
F57 (MINI
Convertible)
F60 (MINI
Countryman)
Produced from July 1, 2018 to July 1, 2019
SA 6FP – MINI Visual Boost
SA 6UM – MINI Navigation
SITUATION
During an active call, the call audio autonomously switching from the vehicle hands-free system to the phone.
The Bluetooth connection returns after a vehicle sleep cycle (20 minutes).
Note: This only affects vehicles equipped with Head unit Basic or Entry Head unit. It does not apply
to vehicles equipped with option code 609 (Navigation system).
CAUSE
Head unit software.
CORRECTION
Check and update the Integration Level (I-Level) with ISTA 4.18.1x or higher.
Target I-Level is as follows:
• F056-19-07-5xx
PROCEDURE
1. Duplicate the issue
2. Read out the current vehicle Integration Level.
If the vehicle I-Level is lower (older) than-
• F056-19-07-5xx
Program and encode the vehicle with ISTA 4.18.1x or higher.
Then retest the vehicle
If the vehicle I-Level matches or is higher (newer) than:
TIS Service Bulletin Page 1 of 2
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• F056-19-07-5xx
Do not program the vehicle
Perform vehicle test with ISTA and perform the corresponding test plan.
Note: ISTA 4.18.1x is expected end of June 2019.
Until ISTA 4.18.1x becomes available, the following menu setting via the iDrive may reduce Bluetooth
connection being interrupted.
• Select Communication
• Click on Manage mobile devices
• Select the mobile device from the list
• Click on Apps to uncheck, thus deactivating the function
Always connect a BMW-approved battery charger/power supply (SI M04 08 09) when performing
programming.
For information on programming and coding with ISTA, refer to CenterNet / TIS / Technical Documentation /
Programming and Diagnostics / Programming Documentation.
PARTS INFORMATION
Note: Parts replacement will not provide a solution to this situation.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Defect Code: 84 11 26 11 00
Refer to the Attachment for Warranty information.
ATTACHMENTS
View PDF attachment M840319 Attachment Warranty Information.
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Attachment to SI M84 03 19 May 2019
BLUETOOTH CONNECTION IS LOST DURING A PHONE CALL
WARRANTY INFORMATION
When the MINI software solution becomes available, the following repair is covered under the terms of
the MINI New Passenger Car Limited Warranty.
Defect Code: 84 11 26 11 00 Bluetooth telephone function occasional failure
Labor Operation: Labor Allowance: Description:
00 00 006 Refer to AIR Performing vehicle test (with vehicle diagnosis system –
checking faults) (Main work)
Or:
00 00 556 Refer to AIR Performing vehicle test (with vehicle diagnosis system –
checking faults) (Plus work)
And:
61 21 528 Refer to AIR Connect an approved battery charger/power supply
(indicated in AIR as Charging battery)
And:
61 00 730 Refer to AIR Programming/encoding control unit(s)
And, additionally for the:
e-Vehicle-
Labor
Operation:
Labor Allowance: Description:
61 25 910 Refer to AIR Recharging high-voltage battery unit (to high voltage
charging socket)
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 modules, the programming procedure may only
be invoiced one time.
2
Programming and Encoding – Vehicle Control Units
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.
SEOCONTENT-END
SI M84 03 19
May 2019
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