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Body - Window Short-Drop or Anti-Trap Malfunctions

SI B51 06 08
Body Equipment

June 2008
Technical Service

This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B51 06 08 dated May 2008.

[NEW] designates changes to this revision

SUBJECT
Window Short-drop or Anti-trap Malfunctions

MODEL
E82, E88 (1 Series) produced up to 3/2008

SITUATION
One of the following conditions may be intermittently present, but no relevant faults are stored:

1. When opening the door, the window does not short drop and contacts the surrounding window trim.

2. The anti-trap feature of the window activates when no obstruction is present.

CAUSE
Software error in the Footwell Module (FRM)

CORRECTION
It is not necessary to replace any parts.

A software update is available to address this situation.

PROCEDURE

1. [NEW]Program and code the vehicle with the most recent Progman version (target data status E89x-08-03-540 or later). Refer to SI B09 05 01 (Coding, Individualization and Programming), Procedure B.

Note that Progman will automatically reprogram all programmable control modules that do not have the latest software.








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





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