Engine Controls - Diagnostic Test Plan Inoperative

SI B 12 51 06
Engine Electrical Systems

December 2006
Technical Service

This Service Information bulletin supersedes S.I. B12 51 06 dated November 2006

[NEW] designates changes to this revision

SUBJECT
MSD80 N54 Engine Diagnostic Test Plans Inoperative

MODEL
E92 (3 Series) models equipped with the N54 Engine

Vehicles produced from 9/2006 and later

SITUATION
Engine Diagnostic Test Plans will not be available if the vehicle is automatically identified.

CAUSE
Software error in DIS V47.1 and earlier, when released DIS V48.0 will correct this error.

PROCEDURE
Until DIS V48.0 is released please perform the procedure described below. E92 vehicles equipped with the N54 engine produced from 9/2006 and later require manual identification prior to connecting the diagnostic head to the vehicle. Following the procedure outlined below, manually identify the vehicle as a 06/2006 and later.

Manual Identification Procedure (Diagnostic Head disconnected):
1. Select "3 Series and E90/E91/E92/E93" then arrow to the right.
2. For manual identification, continue with "OK". Select "OK"
3. Is battery voltage OK? Select "OK"
4. The diagnosis connection is not OK? Select "OK"
5. Type of vehicle identification? Select "Manual"
6. Select "335i_N54_COUPE, USA, and 2006_06".
7. When the vehicle identification screen appears without a VIN number displayed connect the Diagnostic Head to the vehicle. Wait for the Diagnostic Head to establish a connection to the diagnostic device before proceeding to the desired Test Plan.

WARRANTY INFORMATION
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