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Trip Odometer - Resets to Zero After Recording 600 Miles

Group 62
Instruments

Bulletin Number
62 05 96

Woodcliff Lake, NJ
May 1996
Product Engineering

SUBJECT:
Trip Odometer Resets Itself

MODELS:
7 Series (E38), 5 Series (E39)

Situation:

The trip odometer may sporadically reset to zero after recording approximately 600 miles.

Cause:

Software error in the Integrated Instrument Cluster (IKE) Control Module.

General Information:

This problem is currently being investigated. A solution is not yet finalized.

Until a solution is available, do not replace any parts or attempt to correct this complaint.

Warranty Status: Information Only.