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BMW Position Statement: Pre- and Post-Repair System Scanning - UPDATE
I-CAR · April 10, 2020 · BMW
Summary
BMW requires pre- and post-repair system scanning (diagnostic tests) for all vehicles equipped with OBD II. This mandate, detailed in Service Information Bulletin SIB 41 05 19, ensures that non-visually evident damage to control modules, sensors, and cameras is identified and resolved to comply with BMW Repair Standards.
What to do on the job
Perform a pre- and post-repair diagnostic scan on all OBD II-equipped BMW vehicles involved in a collision to identify non-visible damage to electronic systems.
How to use it
Incorporate this position statement and SIB 41 05 19 into estimates and supplements to justify the necessity of pre- and post-repair scanning. Use BMW's official stance that electronic components can suffer non-visible damage during a collision to defend scanning charges to insurers, emphasizing that these scans are required to meet BMW Repair Standards and ensure safe vehicle operation.
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