ABS/TCS - DSC Indicator Lamp Active/Codes 9E28/6111

SI M 34 01 07
Brakes

June 2009
Technical Service

This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI M34 01 07 dated June 2008.

[NEW] designates changes to this revision

SUBJECT
DSC Indicator Lamp Active

MODEL
R56 (Cooper, Cooper S) vehicles produced August 31, 2006 to July 22, 2007

SITUATION

The DSC indicator lamp (Dynamic Stability Control) is active and the automatic turn signal reset is inoperative. Fault code 5DFB is stored in the DSC.

In addition, the following fault code memory entries may be stored:

^ SZL (Steering Column Switch Cluster) - 9E28

^ EPS (Electric Power Steering) - 6111

CAUSE

Fogging of the SZL optical element is caused by the out-gassing of the plastic steering wheel components. The fogging is a chemical reaction that reacts with the surface of the plastic optical element and cannot be cleaned off.

[NEW] CORRECTION

The problem has been integrated into ISTA diagnostics. Follow diagnostics and the relevant test plan using the latest ISTA version.

[NEW] WARRANTY INFORMATION

For information only