TIS - Software Updated

Group 10
TIS

Bulletin Number
10 03 96

Woodcliff Lake, NJ
September 1996
Product Engineering

This Service Information bulletin supersedes S.I. 10 03 96 dated July 1996 which should be removed and discarded from your S.I. binder.

SUBJECT:
Updated TIS Software

MODEL:
ALL

Situation:

Updated TIS software dated 9/96 now contains the following:

^ The E36/Z3 repair manual has been updated.

^ The E38 and E39 repair manuals have been updated to include the glass sunroof.

^ The M44 and M52 repair manual groups have been updated.

^ ABS Mark 20 has been added to the E36 repair manual.

^ Service Information bulletins for all models from 1988, plus all recall information.

^ Technical Data and Tightening Torques from 1988 for E31, E32, E34, E36, E38, E39.

^ In the Administration screen there is a new button called "KDS". The intent of this button is to allow the operator to download the latest wheel alignment specifications onto a floppy disc. The disc may then be loaded into the Hunter KDS alignment machine.

NOTE:
At this time this function will not work with Hunter Alignment equipment. When operation has been established you will be notified.

^ TIS Version 9/96 is distributed through the Automatic Tool Shipment Program. All dealers will automatically receive 2 TIS CDs free of charge.

Dealers with a second DIS Tester should order a TIS CD as follows:

P/N 01 57 9 788 177 Price = Free of charge
(included in DIS agreement)

Dealers with a second EPC/TIS Server should order a TIS CD as follows:

P/N 01 57 9 788 607 Price = $75.00 each

Dealers ordering a TIS CD for additional EPC/TIS Servers must use the 607 part number. *Dealers ordering a TIS CD for their authorized second DIS Tester may use the 177 part number.

TIS CD for DIS Tester

P/N 01 57 9 788 177

Price = Free of Charge to DIS users (included in each monthly DIS payment)

TIS CD for EPC/TIS Server

P/N 01 57 9 788 607

Price = First CD shipped free automatically, additional CDs are $75.00 each

TIS LOADING INSTRUCTIONS FOR DIS TESTER

Loading time is approximately 1.5 hours.

1. Select "Administration" at the main menu.

2. Highlight the TIS drive.

3. Deactivate the TIS drive.

4. Insert the new TIS 9/96 CD label up in the CD carrier.

5. Insert the CD carrier in the drive clear side up, arrow first.

6. Highlight the TIS drive.

7. "Activate" drive.

8. Select "TIS Installation".

9. Select "OK".

10. When the software has finished loading select "OK".

11. Select "End".

12. Select "Quit".

TIS LOADING INSTRUCTIONS FOR EPC/TIS SERVER

Please refer to applicable loading/updating instructions received from ADP or Reynolds and Reynolds.

PROPER CARE OF CDs

1. Never handle a CD by the top or bottom; only touch the edges.

2. Do not affix paper or tape, and avoid scratching either side of the disc.

3. The disc revolves at high speed within the CD changer, so defective (cracked or badly bent) discs should not be used.

4. Dust and/or finger smudges will have no direct effect on the signal recorded on the disc, but dirt can decrease the amount of light reflected from the recorded surface, thus affecting quality. If the disc should become soiled, gently wipe the surface with a soft lint-free cloth, wiping from the center of the disc to the edge.

5. Do not use record cleaning sprays or anti-static agents. Such volatile chemicals as benzene and thinner can damage the surface of the disc and should not be used.

6. As with traditional audio records, compact discs are made of plastic. To avoid warping, keep the discs in their cases and do not store them in places exposed to direct sunlight.

CD Return Procedure

As agreed in your DIS USE AGREEMENT and defined in the "General Terms of License Agreement for BMW EPC/TIS" under section 6. (Property rights of the data carrier), whenever the licensee receives a new version of the product on a data carrier (CD), he shall return the data carrier (CD) used previously to the provider.

BMW will add a core charge to each CD after the initial shipment of CDs to your dealership has been completed. There will be 3 types of CDs:

- EPC

- TIS

- DIS

After initial shipments are completed, additional quantities of CDs must be requested in writing from BMW NA's Parts Technical Group. These will also be sent out without a core charge on the initial shipment. There after, any new CDs which replace your existing CDs will have a core charge of $300.00 each. These will be credited to you upon your return of the earlier version CD of the same part number.

In order for you to determine which return part number to use, below is a list of cores:

- P/N 86 00 0 000 O43EPC

- P/N 86 00 0 000 044 EPC (use only for Euro CD EPC)

- P/N 86 00 0 000 045TIS

- P/N 86 00 0 000 046DIS

All returns of CDs will be sent to USCO; please refer to Parts Bulletin 1-33 for complete details.