Tank Ventilation Micro-Leak Diagnosis Using NVLD3 Tester PN 83 30 5A39389 (SI B16 01 23)

TANK VENTILATION MICRO-LEAK DIAGNOSIS USING NVLD3 TESTER PN 83 30 5A39389

SERVICE CAMPAIGN BULLETIN

SERVICE INFORMATION

This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 1) replaces SI B16 01 23 dated June 2023. 

What's New  :

• Claim Information section updated

SITUATION

A vehicle arrives at your center to be diagnosed for a micro-leak in the fuel evaporative (EVAP) system (NVLD natural vacuum leak detection).

For this condition, the following fault is stored in the DME:

• 190302 - fuel tank ventilation and scavenging air system, micro-leak: leakage more than 0.5 mm

For:

• Model vehicles other that the ones listed above, or for
• EVAP faults related to a "large leak," after confirming that the fuel filler cap is fitted properly, then, proceed to follow the corresponding test plan

CAUSE

Micro-leaks have been detected in the EVAP system.

PROCEDURE

Use Micro-leak detector tool (B04 02 22) with the ISTA test plan:

ABL-DIT-AS1214_BX8_DHP_NVLD3-Natural Vacuum Leak Detection leakage test-V.3 

Refer to Video V160122 for setting up and operating the NVLD test tool (if needed).

PARTS INFORMATION

When and as applicable, obtain and confirm the part numbers for your specific vehicle by entering the chassis number in either ETK or AIR which considers specific equipment and/or options.

Part Number	Description	Quantity
Refer to ETK/AIR	Venting line with leak diagnosis module (NVLD)	1
Or/and:
Refer to ETK/AIR	Fuel tank breather valve	1
Or:
Refer to ETK/AIR	Fuel tank ventilation valve with pipe (1-4)	1
Or/and
Refer to ETK/AIR	Fuel tank ventilation valve with pipe (5-8)	1

Additionally, other materials and small parts that are not specified above, such as fluids, lubricants, one-time use screws, nuts, and seals, which must be replaced or installed according to the ISTA repair instructions/ETK, must be selected from the Electronic Parts Catalog, or other approved BMW resources, according to the respective vehicle type. Invoiced these items separately under the corresponding Repair Code below that applies.

CLAIM INFORMATION

This Service Information Bulletin provides technical, diagnostic, and repair-related information.

Damage and/or issues caused by outside influences are not covered under the BMW limited warranties.

Obtain the flat rate unit (FRU) allowances for the following that applies.

ELIGIBLE AND COVERED WORK/REPAIRS

When used to repair a verified defect in materials or workmanship, the information provided in this bulletin is covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks, including the Emissions coverage that applies.

To submit a claim, please follow the established and applicable warranty policy and procedures (Labor/Part/Sublet) that apply to the repair being performed.

Using the Repair Code (one or both) that applies.

1613111200:	Fuel tank leak diagnostic module NVLD Permanent failure
1390011500:	Tank ventilation valve Permanent malfunction

Together with the corresponding labor operation codes and their flat rate unit (FRU) allowance(s), including the diagnosis* that applies.

Only one Main labor operation code can be claimed per repair visit.