Seats - Seats Will Not Move In Any Direction
SI B 52 08 06Seats
December 2006
Technical Service
SUBJECT
Seat Will Not Move In Any Direction
MODEL
E70 (X5) equipped with Active, Lumbar Support, or Multi-Contour seats (option codes 451, 488, or 456)
SITUATION
The customer may state that one or both of the seats will not move in any direction after entering the vehicle.
On the following drive cycle, after the vehicle has assumed sleep mode, function will be restored.
Therefore, this failure mode may be noted as being an intermittent problem.
CAUSE
This condition is caused by a software error.
CORRECTION
This problem is permanently corrected with a software update in Progman V24.1.0, expected in mid- December 2006.
PROCEDURE
- Do not replace any parts.
- As a temporary action, allow the vehicle to enter sleep mode and then wake the vehicle up to restore function to the seat.
- Once Progman V24.1.0 becomes available, program the vehicle (refer to SI B09 05 01 - Coding, Individualization, and Programming, Procedure B).
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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