Parking Assist System - Warning Gong Too Quiet

SI B 65 15 08
Audio, Navigation, Monitors, Alarms, SRS

September 2008
Technical Service

SUBJECT
Volume of Warning Gong too Quiet

MODEL
E88 (1 Series) produced up to August 29, 2008

Vehicles with options 663 and 676 (Professional radio with HiFi), with or without option 653 (Satellite radio)

SITUATION
The volume of the PDC (Park Distance Control) or warning gong is too quiet.

CAUSE
Software error

CORRECTION
In the case of a customer complaint, perform diagnosis using the BMW diagnostic equipment. Follow any related test plan. Code the vehicle with the most recent Progman version (target data status E89X- 08-09-515 or later). Refer to SI B09 05 01 (Coding, Individualization and Programming), Procedure E.

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.

In cases where Progman requires the replacement of control modules or additional programming because certain control modules failed to program correctly, print out the Measures Plan and Final Report as described in the Progman programming procedure (B09 05 01). Attach these reports to the RO in the vehicle file. This additional work should be claimed under the defect code listed in this bulletin, using the labor operation and labor allowance from the KSD.





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