TIS Software Update
Bulletin #: 10 03 96Date: March 1996
System: DIS/TIS
Version: 2/96
Model: All
Control Module: N/A
Subject:
Updated TIS Software. This IDC supersedes IDC 10 O2 96 dated January 1996.
Situation:
The updated CD now contains:
^ Service Information bulletins for all models from 1988, plus all recall information.
^ Technical Data and Tightening Torques from 1988 for E31, E32, E34, E36, E38, E39.
^ Dealers with a second DIS Tester should order a TIS CD (using the P/N below) from the PDC.
^ In the Administration screen there is a new button called "KDS". The intent of this button is to allow the operator to download the latest wheel alignment specifications onto a floppy disc. The disc may then be loaded into the Hunter KDS alignment machine. NOTE: At this time this function will not work with Hunter Alignment equipment. When operation has been established you will be notified.
^ Z3 repair manual, Tech Data and Tightening Torques have been added.
^ E38 with M62 repair manual information, Tech Data and Tightening Torques have been added.
^ The Service Bulletin listing has been changed. Only the first 6 digits of the Service Bulletin number are in TIS. Example: 04 25 95 (4322) can be accessed in TIS by typing 042595. Leave the last 3 digits in the input box blank. Note - Service Bulletins are not sorted numerically in the 2/96 TIS CD. This will be corrected in the next issue.
TIS Version 2/96 is distributed through the Automatic Tool Shipment Program.
TIS CD
P/N 01 57 9 788 177
Price = Free of Charge to DIS users
LOADING INSTRUCTIONS FOR TIS
Loading time is approximately 1.5 hours.
1. Select "Administration" at the main menu.
2. Highlight the TIS drive.
3. Deactivate the TIS drive.
4. Insert the new TIS 2/96 CD label up in the CD carrier.
5. Insert the CD carrier in the drive clear side up, arrow first.
6. Highlight the TIS drive.
7. "Activate" drive.
8. Select "TIS Installation".
9. Press "OK".
10. When the software has finished loading press "OK".
11. Press "End".
12. Press "Quit".
PROPER CARE AND FEEDING OF CDs
1. Never handle a CD by the top or bottom; only touch the edges.
2. Do not affix paper or tape, and avoid scratching either side of the disc.
3. The disc revolves at high speed within the CD changer, so defective (cracked or badly bent) discs should not be used.
4. Dust and/or finger smudges will have no direct effect on the signal recorded on the disc, but dirt can decrease the amount of light reflected from the recorded surface, thus affecting quality. If the disc should become soiled, gently wipe the surface with a soft lintfree cloth, wiping from the center of the disc to the edge.
5. Do not use record cleaning sprays or anti-static agents. Such volatile chemicals as benzene and thinner can damage the surface of the disc and should not be used.
6. As with traditional audio records, compact discs are made of plastic. To avoid warping, keep the discs in their cases and do not store them in places exposed to direct sunlight.
CD Return Procedures
As agreed in your DIS USE AGREEMENT and defined in the "General Terms of License Agreement for BMW EPC/TIS" under section 6. (Property rights of the data carrier), whenever the licensee receives a new version of the product on a data carrier (CD), he shall return the data carrier (CD) used previously to the provider.
BMW will add a core charge to each CD after the initial shipment of CDs to your dealership has been completed. There will be 3 types of CDs:
- EPC
- TIS
- DIS
After initial shipments are completed, additional quantities of CDs must be requested in writing from BMW NA's Parts Technical Group. These will also be sent out without a core charge on the initial shipment. There after, any new CDs which replace your existing CDs will have a core charge of $300.00 each. These will be credited to you upon your return of the earlier version CD of the same part number.
In order for you to determine which return part number to use, below is a list of cores:
- P/N 86 00 0 000 043 EPC
- P/N 86 00 0 000 045 TIS
- P/N 86 00 0 000 046 DIS
All returns of CDs will be sent to USCO; please refer to Parts Bulletin I-33 for complete details.