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Engine Controls - MIL On/DTCs 2C2D,2C3D,2C2E,2C3E

SI B 12 10 06
Engine Electrical Systems

December 2006
Technical Service

This Service Information bulletin supersedes S.I. B12 10 06 dated September 2006

[NEW] designates changes to this revision

SUBJECT
Service Engine Soon Lamp Illuminated: FC 2C2D, 2C3D, 2C2E,2C3E

MODEL
E90 and E91 (3 Series), E60 and E61 (5 Series) equipped with N52 engine Vehicles produced from start of production up to 9/2006

SITUATION
Customer complains that the "Service Engine Soon" light is illuminated while driving. One or more of the following fault codes may be stored in DME memory.

2C2D Oxygen sensor before catalytic converter 1, overrun check - Signal during inertia fuel shutoff below threshold

2C3D Oxygen sensor before catalytic converter 1, line fault - Open circuit, pump current path or virtual ground

2C2E Oxygen sensor before catalytic converter 2, overrun check - Signal during inertia fuel shutoff below threshold

2C3E Oxygen sensor before catalytic converter 2, line fault - Open circuit, pump current path or virtual ground

CAUSE

Vehicle produced up to 11/2005:
The pre-catalyst O2 sensor connectors may be loosely connected or the crankcase ventilation oil return line is clogged, jammed or frozen.

Vehicles produced from 11/2005 and up to 9/2006:
The pre-catalyst O2 sensor connectors may be loosely connected or the O2 Sensor is defective.

PROCEDURE

Vehicles produced up to 11/2005:
1. On a customer complaint basis only, attempt to pull apart the faulted oxygen sensor connector(s) to determine if proper connection is present and the connector is locked. If the connector pulls apart (not locked), reconnect the O2 sensor connector(s). Clear the fault memory and return the vehicle to the customer. If the connector does not appear to have been loosely connected refer to step 2.
2. Replace the crankcase ventilation oil return hose. Refer to parts information for correct application. Clear the fault memory and return the vehicle to the customer.

Vehicles produced from 11/2005 and up to 9/2006:
1. On a customer complaint basis only, attempt to pull apart the faulted oxygen sensor connector(s) to determine if proper connection is present and the connector is locked. If the connector pulls apart (not locked), reconnect the O2 sensor connector(s). Clear the fault memory and return the vehicle to the customer. If the connector does not appear to have been loosely connected refer to step 2.
2. Replace the faulted O2 Sensor. Refer to parts information for correct application. Clear the fault memory and return the vehicle to the customer.





PARTS INFORMATION

WARRANTY INFORMATION
Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

Defect Code Refer to KSD

Labor Operation: Refer to KSD
Labor Allowance: Refer to KSD





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