R1300gs latest 2025 software update

[Smartbazza]

Thanks for all the feedback.. my software version at present is 125-013-041 so looks like that is not the latest update.. bike booked in at dealers so if there is a newer update it will be done.. but as "botus" pointed out it may not be a software issue.. had the adapted height error 3 times now.. over 8 months. first time was passing the dealers so called in they put bike on the diagnostic and reported no codes or faults.. each time it showed the error I've just turned ignition off and turn back on again and its cleared.. don't think its the lithium battery as it always on a bmw motoradd optimate charger and its never failed to start first press of the button.. maybe if the voltage drops momentary "for what ever reason" the E.C.U detects a slight voltage drop may cause it.. anyway, it's going in to be check and software update.. dealer says if no errors are recorded on any sensors e.t.c there is not much they can do.. REALLY""" well if it happens again after the update and showing no other faults.. then I will be calling bmw customer services.. apart from the 3 adapted suspension errors over the last 8 months that have showed up and as soon as I turn the ignition off and back on the error clears.. my r1300 gs "build date June 2024 so not the first r1300 build batch" not had any other problems bike been spot on! will report back any findings.. thanks for all your help.

Read my previous post…. Confirmed by my dealer

My bike is always on a bmw charger

Barry

 

[kwackless]

Smartbazza
I can't be sure if some of the 3 times it happened I've not started the bike right away.. but the suspension adapted height error as come on when I've been riding.. my bike as been on a bmw oem optimate charger when not in use since I bought the bike.. I assume the lithium battery is fine as it's never failed to start first time or sounded like it Struggles to start.. but will point this out to the dealer at the software update next week

 

[Edmund Kean]

As anyone had "the up to date" software version update on the r1300 gs.. if so can you confirm the latest version is.. mine is "125-013-041" only asking because a few weeks ago I got the Adapted ride height suspension ride height error again.. "Ride to the nearest dealers"... This happened few weeks after collecting my r1300 gs from new.. rode to the nearest dealers the bike was plug into the diagnostic and no error codes were found.. "was told this can happen with a rise rise in temp could off cause it" So when it happened few weeks ago I just turned the bike off then restarted it was fine.. and no error on the dash.. also done approx 500 miles since and the its been fine.. did call the dealers who as booked it in for further diagnostics early next month.. I did ask if all the software version is up to date and was told yes.. if that's correct it could be a faulty sensor which needs replacing.. so if anyone as had the latest software version can you check on the TFT under "software version" what the latest software code is.. mine version is 125-013-041 which I'm told is the latest version.. if I know that is the latest version I can push for further investigation and if dealer says no errors again.. I will contact bmw motoradd customer services to look into it further..

Thanks in advance for your help!

Concerning the ride height notification, the dealer could look at the ‘adaptions’.

 

[Smartbazza]

Smartbazza
I can't be sure if some of the 3 times it happened I've not started the bike right away.. but the suspension adapted height error as come on when I've been riding.. my bike as been on a bmw oem optimate charger when not in use since I bought the bike.. I assume the lithium battery is fine as it's never failed to start first time or sounded like it Struggles to start.. but will point this out to the dealer at the software update next week

I typically get the messages maybe 5 mins after starting. Bike is always on the trickle charger.

Dealer told me last week the lithium batteries are giving numerous issues and bmw are potentially swapping out hence you can option a lead acid battery now. Apparently if you turn on and don’t start immediately even a short period let’s the battery voltage drop which the bike sees as an issue and the adaptive suspension is dropped to lesson the draw on the battery. He did quote exact voltages etc and when I tested the start immediately theory I haven’t had the messages again.

He said it’s likely they will either swap batteries or do an appropriate software update but at the minute there s no fix.

Barry

 

[kwackless]

I typically get the messages maybe 5 mins after starting. Bike is always on the trickle charger.

Dealer told me last week the lithium batteries are giving numerous issues and bmw are potentially swapping out hence you can option a lead acid battery now. Apparently if you turn on and don’t start immediately even a short period let’s the battery voltage drop which the bike sees as an issue and the adaptive suspension is dropped to lesson the draw on the battery. He did quote exact voltages etc and when I tested the start immediately theory I haven’t had the messages again.

He said it’s likely they will either swap batteries or do an appropriate software update but at the minute there s no fix.

Barry

will mention this to the dealer.. but I'm hoping it's not the lithium batteries at fault as I'm all for up-grading when new tech comes out going back to a lead battery seem's like going backwards.. the only thing I want to go back.. is my looks/hair and aged

 

[Smartbazza]

will mention this to the dealer.. but I'm hoping it's not the lithium batteries at fault as I'm all for up-grading when new tech comes out going back to a lead battery seem's like going backwards.. the only thing I want to go back.. is my looks/hair and aged

Brilliant, know the feeling. Btw the lithium battery failed after 20miles on my first 1300 and it had to be recovered.

Barry

 

[kwackless]

Brilliant, know the feeling. Btw the lithium battery failed after 20miles on my first 1300 and it had to be recovered.

Barry

I did mention the reported problems with lithium battery to the dealer before I ordered and collected my r1300 gs from new.. his reply was.. well most batteries were left on shelves discharging.. then fast charged when fitted to bike.. he assured me.. well don't the battery was installed as soon as received with bike from bmw.. PDI and the bike was on bmw optimate in show room till I collected.. OK.. "how can you tell if a motoradd salesmen is lying.. well his lips move but this could be true as after 8 months the bike as never failed to start or showed any signs of scruggling to start.. I do keep the bike on a bmw optimate via the on board socket.

 

[Smartbazza]

I did mention the reported problems with lithium battery to the dealer before I ordered and collected my r1300 gs from new.. his reply was.. well most batteries were left on shelves discharging.. then fast charged when fitted to bike.. he assured me.. well don't the battery was installed as soon as received with bike from bmw.. PDI and the bike was on bmw optimate in show room till I collected.. OK.. "how can you tell if a motoradd salesmen is lying.. well his lips move but this could be true as after 8 months the bike as never failed to start or showed any signs of scruggling to start.. I do keep the bike on a bmw optimate via the on board socket.

my local has told me they have lots of problems particularly when the temp drops below 5. the issue with a lithium is they tend to be all or nothing.

as an example on my first 13 I rode it home, put it on a trickle then went to take it out when the weather improved and it was dead and the battery couldnt be revived. had to go to dealers for a 'deep' charge.

Barry

 

[kwackless]

my local has told me they have lots of problems particularly when the temp drops below 5. the issue with a lithium is they tend to be all or nothing.

as an example on my first 13 I rode it home, put it on a trickle then went to take it out when the weather improved and it was dead and the battery couldnt be revived. had to go to dealers for a 'deep' charge.

Barry

Deep charge.. My understanding is when lithium as fully discharge.. they are useless.. hope you got a new replacement.. so do you now have a lead battery? or did you get your lithium replaced and if so I've you had any more problems?

 

[Smartbazza]

problems!! bike had to be recovered from my house, brokedown and had to be left in france. software update / switch replaced / battery sorted - broke down second time out again. rejected. plus had a few other issues.
replacement bike good bar the suspension warnings.

Barry

 

[botus]

botus...​

Thanks for the time you spent posting this.. but that is way over my head.. As far as concerned it's a bmw customer services/dealer/tech problem. hopefully a software update will fix it.. it only happened 3 time's over 8 months and as soon as I turn ignition off and turn back on again its fine.. sounds like a simple software issue to me.. bmw can either fix the problem if there is one.. or replace the bike.. simple as that

most diagnostic faults will go away if next key on off cycle it doesn't see the issue
when it sees three times in a row, it writes to its ant brain ready to be picked up and rectified - AKA ignored for the next 5 years

Those two documents are internal BMW Motorrad service documents - (often they'll be 5 to 10 a month come out across all the models) - the idea is the management team give the techs at each workshop time to read them - and be on top of what BM back home have discovered from multiple failures worldwide that's wasting BMWs money on warranty claims

in most vehicle workshops worldwide across all brands the management never understood what they were - and thus the techs very rarely get to see them and thus never fix most issues....

ALL R1300GS I have ridden have had that this error pop up every ride - key on off and they sort of go away - but the gist is BM are telling techs its not a software fault and have released two documents listing their approved way to follow up mechanical checks and tests

 

[botus]

I did mention the reported problems with lithium battery to the dealer before I ordered and collected my r1300 gs from new.. his reply was.. well most batteries were left on shelves discharging.. then fast charged when fitted to bike..

SIB 61 02 24
SERVICE SOLUTION: R 1300 GS Li-Ion Batteries
2024-03-25

Model Description Model Code
KA1 R 1300 GS 0M23

SITUATION
Situation 1) Li-Ion battery is discharged below 2.5 Vdc.
Situation 2) Fault stored for wrong battery installed.

Cause:
Situation 1) The new battery is in transportation mode and only has 2.5 Vdc of charge. Transportation mode is only relevant for new batteries.
Situation 2) The battery was not installed correctly.

New bikes: This fault is always stored because in the factory there is an external voltage supply used.
Bikes in service: The AGM battery is installed, but option “0842 cold climate version” is not fitted.
The LIN Connector is not plugged in or plugged in after the positive terminal is connected.

PROCEDURE
Situation 1) Deactivate transportation mode by connecting the battery in the vehicle (LIN connector and terminals).
Situation 2) Installed battery fits the vehicle order, connect the Li-Ion battery correctly.

 

[botus]

today I re-read and finally understood the gibberish about the battery - Below info re ordered and re written so its intelligible


SIB 61 02 24
SERVICE SOLUTION: R 1300 GS Li-Ion Batteries
2024-03-25

Model Description Model Code
KA1 R 1300 GS 0M23

SITUATION
Situation 1) Li-Ion battery is discharged below 2.5 Vdc.
Situation 2) Fault stored for wrong battery.

Cause:
Situation 1) The new battery is in transportation mode and only has 2.5 Vdc of charge. Transportation mode is only relevant for new batteries.
Situation 2) The battery was not installed correctly.

PROCEDURE
Situation 1) Deactivate transportation mode by connecting the vehicle battery correctly (LIN connector and then terminals).
Situation 2) Check the battery fitted matches the vehicle order, if wrong, verify battery type and vehicle coding, and if its a Li-Ion battery, connect it correctly.

Note:
New bikes:
All have code present because the factory leave it in transport mode - during build we use an external voltage supply.

Bikes in service:
If an AGM battery is installed, option “0842 cold climate version” must be coded to the VO.
If a Li-Ion battery is installed, LIN Connector may not be plugged in, or it was plugged in after the positive terminal was connected.