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CUSTOMER CONCERN DTCs P0121 and P2135 are stored for the electronic throttle-control system. CAUSE Throttle-body connector and circuit testing confirmed an internal failure of the throttle-body assembly. CORRECTION Remove and replace the failed throttle-body assembly.

CUSTOMER CONCERN The airbag warning light remains on after replacement of the Sensing and Diagnostic Module. DTCs B1019, B0098, B0081, B0040 and B0033 are stored. CAUSE Module setup review confirmed the replacement Sensing and Diagnostic Module was missing its required vehicle calibration. CORRECTION Program and configure the replacement Sensing and Diagnostic Module with the correct vehicle calibration.

CUSTOMER CONCERN The stability and brake warnings remain on after sequential module programming. Electronic Brake Control Module DTCs C0561, C0299 and C12FF are stored. CAUSE Programming verification confirmed the required Electronic Brake Control Module learn procedures had not been completed. CORRECTION Perform the required Electronic Brake Control Module relearn procedures.

CUSTOMER CONCERN The customer wants the automatic door-locking feature disabled. CAUSE Configuration review confirmed the body control module was programmed to retain automatic door locking. CORRECTION Program and configure the body control module to disable automatic door locking.

CUSTOMER CONCERN Several body-control functions are inoperative, and the vehicle stores a fault indicating transport mode is active. CAUSE Vehicle-status diagnosis confirmed transport mode had not been deactivated. CORRECTION Deactivate transport mode using the BMW vehicle diagnostic system.

CUSTOMER CONCERN The check-engine and master warning lights return with DTC P0A80 stored. CAUSE Hybrid-battery block-voltage testing confirmed deterioration inside the high-voltage battery pack. CORRECTION Remove and replace the failed high-voltage hybrid battery pack.

CUSTOMER CONCERN The vehicle will not start, and inverter-performance DTC P0A94-557 is stored. CAUSE Campaign diagnosis confirmed an internal failure of the inverter/converter assembly. CORRECTION Remove and replace the failed inverter/converter assembly and complete the applicable campaign software update.

CUSTOMER CONCERN The engine will not start after installation of an auxiliary battery pack, and DTC P0A0D is stored. CAUSE Inspection confirmed the high-voltage battery service-plug grip was not fully seated and locked, leaving the interlock circuit open. CORRECTION Remove and correctly reinstall the high-voltage battery service-plug grip, then fully engage its locking lever.

CUSTOMER CONCERN The ABS relays click rapidly after an incorrect brake-bleeding attempt, and DTCs C1253 and C1256 are stored. CAUSE Power, ground, and communication checks confirmed an internal failure of the skid-control electronic control unit. CORRECTION Remove and replace the failed skid-control electronic control unit.

CUSTOMER CONCERN The brakes do not respond through the first portion of pedal travel and then apply abruptly. DTC C1247 is stored. CAUSE Brake-pedal stroke-sensor and circuit testing confirmed the brake-pedal stroke sensor had failed. CORRECTION Remove and replace the failed brake-pedal stroke sensor.