2023 BMW i4 EKK Circuit Board Delivery Stop SIB 64 07 23

Important Warnings for Owners and Dealers

BMW has issued critical directives regarding this 2023 BMW i4 delivery stop (SIB 64 07 23) that impact both dealerships and customers. It is crucial to understand these instructions to ensure safety and compliance:

• "Do not deliver to a customer, a New, Certified Pre-Owned or Used vehicle subject to a Delivery Stop, until the vehicle is repaired. Do not use or sell replacement equipment/parts subject to a Delivery Stop."
• Repairs involving High-Voltage (HV) systems must only be performed by properly trained and certified personnel. "Work performed on High Voltage systems by unqualified persons may result in severe injury or damage to the vehicle." Technicians must have completed specific HV Technical Training Courses, such as ST1824, ST1825, ST2006, and ST2205, depending on the specific task.
• Prior to working on any HV component, the system must be disabled and secured by a properly trained technician. Once disabled, indicated by a "Blitz" (lightning bolt) icon in the instrument cluster, some HV components can be removed by technicians without full HV Certification, with the exception of the High Voltage Battery itself.
• "Scheduled Maintenance, or Quality Certification 1 (Pre-Delivery Inspection) on Electric or Hybrid vehicles does not require HV technical training."

Situation: 2023 BMW i4 Delivery Stop

BMW AG initiated a Delivery Stop, effective June 29, 2023, for specific Model Year 2023 BMW i4 vehicles. This measure, detailed in Service Information Bulletin (SIB) 64 07 23, affects vehicles produced between April 19, 2023, and April 24, 2023. The purpose of this 2023 BMW i4 delivery stop is to address a manufacturing issue before vehicles reach customers.

Dealerships are instructed to check their inventory for affected vehicles, which will show an "Open" status in systems like AIR, AWP, Campaign Summary, or Warranty Vehicle Inquiry. A list of affected vehicles is also available in the Inventory Campaign Details (ICD) under ROSS.

Cause of the Issue

The root cause for this delivery stop is the presence of contaminants on the printed circuit board of the electric A/C compressor, referred to as EKK (eKMV). This contamination can affect the proper functioning of the air conditioning system.

Repair Procedure Summary

The correction for this issue involves the removal and replacement of the electric A/C compressor (EKK). The detailed repair instructions, identified as RA 64 52 531, are available within ISTA version 4.42.1x and were expected to be accessible from June 28, 2023. Technicians must follow these instructions carefully, ensuring that new bolts are used to secure the electric A/C compressor to its holder. However, the bolts connecting the EKK and holder assembly to the engine support bracket should be reused.

Required Parts and Materials

To perform the repair outlined in SIB 64 07 23, the following parts and bulk materials are required:

• Electric Air Conditioning Compressor (EKK): Part Number 64 52 5A84970 or 64 52 5B31E59 (Quantity: 1)
• ISA screw (M7x37) - i4 M50: Part Number 07 12 9909840 (Quantity: 4)
• Hex bolt (M7x46) – i4 eDrive 35/eDrive 40: Part Number 07 11 9909846 (Quantity: 4)
• O ring: Part Number 64 53 9284019 (Quantity: 1)
• O ring: Part Number 64 53 9284018 (Quantity: 1)
• BMW Group R-1234YF (10lb / 160oz): Part Number 83 19 2 446 563 (Sublet as needed)

Claim Information for Dealerships

Reimbursement for this action is processed through normal claim entry using specific work package information. The Repair Code for this service is 0064210200, designated for "G26 Replacing BEV electric air conditioning compressor." Two main work packages are defined:

• Work Package #1 (Before First Delivery): Labor Operation 00 74 867, which includes replacing the electric A/C compressor and the necessary steps to extract, evacuate, and fill the air conditioning system.
• Work Package #2 (Vehicle Already in Workshop): Labor Operation 00 74 224, covering the same replacement and AC system service.

Dealers can also claim up to $30.00 for bulk material reimbursement under Sublet Code 4. This action also qualifies for Alternative Mobility Solution (AMS) expense reimbursement, with further details available in SI B01 29 16.

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NHTSA ID: 11014040