Collision Avoidance - Rear Camera Doesn't Turn On Automatically
SI B66 02 13Distance Systems, Cruise Control, Remote Control
April 2013
Technical Service
SUBJECT
Rear-view Camera Does Not Turn On Automatically
MODEL
F30
Produced from September 4, 2012 to February 11, 2013
With option 5AG - Rear-view camera
SITUATION
When the reverse gear is selected, the rear-view camera does not turn on automatically. The driver must activate the rear-view camera using the iDrive controller or the camera button.
CAUSE
Software error in the Front Electronics Module (FEM)
PROCEDURE
Do not replace any parts!
1. Perform a vehicle test using ISTA.
2. Complete all test plans for any faults stored relating to the rear-view camera. Follow the test plan recommendations.
Note:
When the ISTA system message displays: Battery voltage only "XX.XX" V. Please connect charger. Please note the displayed battery voltage reading in the repair order comments section.
3. Program the vehicle using ISTA/P 2.49.1 or higher. New Integration will be F020-13-03-502 or higher.
Note that ISTA/P will automatically reprogram and code all programmable control modules that do not have the latest software.
For information on programming and coding with ISTA/P, refer to CenterNet / Aftersales Portal / Service / Workshop Technology / Vehicle Programming.
4. Allow the vehicle to sleep for 5 minutes before retesting the functionality of the rear-view camera.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle/SAV Limited Warranty or the BMW Certified Pre-Owned Program.
Labor operation code 00 00 006 is a Main labor operation. If you are using a Main labor code for another repair, use the Plus code labor operation 00 00 556 instead.
Refer to KSD2 for the corresponding flat rate unit (FRU) allowance. Enter the Chassis Number, which consists of the last 7 digits of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Click on the "Search" button, and then enter the applicable flat rate labor operation in the FR code field.
If a control module was working properly and/or had no related faults stored prior to vehicle programming and it fails to program correctly or requires initialization, this additional work must be claimed with separate labor operations under the defect code listed above; refer to KSD2.
Other Repairs
If performing other ISTA diagnostics and related test plans results with eligible and covered work, claim this work with the applicable defect code and labor operations listed in KSD2.