MoDic III(R) - Questions and Answers

Group 08
MODIC

Bulletin Number
O8 03 98

Woodcliff Lake, NJ
August 1998
Product Engineering

SUBJECT:
MODIC III/CD 14 Questions and Answers

MODEL:
ALL

Situation:

The first round of MODIC IIIs has been released to all automotive dealers that have signed and returned the "use agreement". Refer to SIBs 02 06 98 and 08 01 98 for details. Information has been gathered regarding MODIC III questions from the BMW and SIEMENS technical hotlines. Below are answers to the frequently asked questions.

^ Question: CD14 (MODIC III & DIS) will not reprogram an E46 MS 42 DME control module.

Answer: A pre-programmed control module must be ordered from the parts department via the direct shipment program. The P/Ns to order are:

323i - 12 141 440 090
328i - 12 141 430 674

This will be corrected with CD 15.

^ Question: If my MODIC loses communication with the head, it locks up. What should I do?

Answer: This happens because of an error in CD14. When it happens, turn the MODIC off, then back on. This will initiate the MODIC to communicate with the head. This will be corrected with CD 15.

^ Question: My MODIC locks up if I switch the head from one car to another.

Answer: Before disconnecting the head from the first car, select "End", then "cancel"

^ Question: My MODIC will not communicate with some control modules.

Answer: More than likely CD14 has been loaded with the Basis system from CD 13. Do a complete new download using "MODIC Installation "floppy, "CD 14 basis" and "CD 14 Program" CDs.

^ Question: I hooked up a printer and it will not work.

Answer: Follow the directions in the owners manual. It must be a post-script printer and the MODIC (and DIS if linked) must be turned off when attaching the cables, then turned on. Like any computer the MODIC and DIS identifies peripheral hardware during start up.

^ Question: I do not understand the fax number on the registration form.

^ Answer: All registration forms must be faxed to Kontron at - 011 4972 1595 5252. Do not put a "1" in front of the number.

^ Question: My MODIC will not turn on, the lights blink and then go out.

Answer: Either the backup battery and/or the main battery is dead. The backup battery stays in the MODIC when it charges (on the station), but the main battery must be removed from the MODIC and placed in the station charging slot to charge.

^ QUESTION: If I push the suspend button, my MODIC loses communication with the head. What should I do?

ANSWER: Due an error in CD 14, the suspend button (hard button on MODIC face) should not be used. If used, the button will break communication between the MODIC and the head.

To re-establish communication with the head from the diagnostic screen:

Select "Services"

Select "Setting up a connection"

This problem will be eliminated with CD 16.