Campaign - Hands-Free Charging Electronics Replacement
SI B84 11 07Communication Systems
April 2008
Technical Service
This Service Information bulletin supersedes S.I. B84 11 07 dated August 2007.
PERFORM THE PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS SERVICE INFORMATION ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES THE NEXT TIME THEY ARE IN THE SHOP FOR MAINTENANCE OR REPAIRS, AND BEFORE RETAIL DELIVERY.
[NEW] designates changes to this revision
SUBJECT
Service Action: Replace the Hands-Free Charging Electronics (MULF2-High)
MODEL
E60, E61 (5 Series)*
E90, E91, E92, E93 (3 Series)*
* Only vehicles equipped with the USB Audio Interface (option 6FL)
SITUATION
Intermittent resets during use of the USB Audio Interface (e.g. iPod, MP3 player) can result in interruption of the playback function.
CAUSE
Internal fault in the Hands-Free Charging Electronics (MULF2-High).
AFFECTED VEHICLES
This Service Action involves E90, E91, E92, E93 (3 Series) and E60, E61 (5 Series) vehicles which were produced from February 1, 2007 to March 9, 2007.
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 are only for informational purposes and are not to be considered as the only deciding factor.
CORRECTION
Check the production date of the MULF2-High and replace it if necessary.
PROCEDURE
1. If Service Action label code 500 is affixed to the B-pillar, no further work is required.
2. Gain access to the installation location of the MULF2-High.
^ E60, E61: Luggage compartment in the spare wheel well.
^ 9x: Luggage compartment in center floor, underneath the TCU. Remove the front trunk trim panel to remove the bracket for the TCU and disconnect the connectors to the Telematics Control Unit (TCU), option 633 or 693, when replacing the MULF2-High.
3. Check the production date on the label of the MULF2-High (see illustration). If necessary, remove the MULF2-High from the bracket.
4. If the production date is up to and including March 7, 2007, replace the MULF2-High.
5. When replacing the MULF2-High, for programming and coding refer to SI B09 05 01 (Coding, Individualization, Programming), Procedure A.
[NEW] PARTS INFORMATION
LABEL INSTRUCTIONS
This Service Action has been assigned code number 500. After the vehicle has been checked, and corrected if necessary, obtain a label (SD 92-320) and:
a. emboss your BMW dealer warranty number in the middle of the label (1);
b. punch out code number 500 printed on the label (2) 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, REFUELING COST, RENTAL VEHICLES
Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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