Campaign - DME Programming for Electric Fan Activation
SI B12 04 03Engine Electrical
February 2003
Service Engineering
PERFORM THE PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS SERVICE INFORMATION ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES BEFORE CUSTOMER DELIVERY OR THE NEXT TIME THEY ARE IN THE SHOP FOR MAINTENANCE OR REPAIRS.
SUBJECT
Service Action: Reprogram DME on E85, Z4 3.0 Vehicles for Electric Fan Activation
MODEL
E84, Z4 3.0 from 11/13/2002 up to 12/03/2002
SITUATION
Updated DME control module programming is available. The programming as originally installed could, at maximum engine power output, cause the electric cooling/AC fan not to be activated.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
This Service Action involves E85, Z4 vehicles with M54B30 engines which were produced from November 13th, 2002, up to December 3rd, 2002.
In order to determine if a specific vehicle is affected by this Service Action, it will be necessary to utilize the "Service Menu" of the DCS (Dealer Communication System). Based on the response of the system, either proceed with the corrective action or take no further action.
The Chassis Number Ranges listed below are only for informational purposes and are not to be considered as the only deciding factor.
CORRECTION
Reprogram DME control module using DIS/GT1 loaded with CD32.0 or higher, and CIP 6.0 or higher.
PROCEDURE
To reprogram DME control module:
1. Connect vehicle to BMW approved battery charger.
2. Connect DISplus/GT1 loaded with CD32.0 (or higher) and CIP 6.0 or higher.
3. Select: BMW Coding/Programming
4. Select: 8 E65/E66/E85/RR1
5. Select: E85
6. Select: Load Software
7. Answer: NO to a question: Has the control module been replaced?
8. Select: DME
9. Select: Program, and then: Update Software submenu. The measure plan will be determined and then displayed.
10. Select: Accept, and then: Start. Programming takes approximately 5 minutes.
11. After programming is completed, the final report is being displayed. Print the final report for your records.
12. Clear faults codes stored in the various control modules (DME, EGS, DSC) during programming process.
LABEL INSTRUCTIONS
This Service Action has been assigned code number 350. After the vehicle has been checked, and corrected if necessary, obtain a label (SD 92-205) and:
a. emboss your BMW dealer warranty number in the middle of the label (1);
b. punch out code number 350 printed on the label and,
c. affix the label to the B pillar as shown.
If the vehicle already has a label from a previous Service Action/Recall Campaign, affix the new label next to the old one. Do not affix one label on top of another one because a number from an underlying label could appear in the punched-out hole of the new label.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Reimbursement for this Service Action will be via Campaign Entry