Campaign - DME Reprogramming For MIL ON

GROUP 12
Engine Electrical

12 03 02

Woodcliff Lake, NJ
Service Engineering

May 2002

PERFORM THE PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS SERVICE INFORMATION ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES BEFORE CUSTOMER DELIVERY OR THE NEXT TIME THEY ARE IN THE SHOP FOR MAINTENANCE OR REPAIRS.

SUBJECT
DME Reprogramming for Check Engine Light, M54B30

MODEL
E39, E46, E53 X5 with M54B30 produced 11/27/01 - 12/20/01

SITUATION
The DME has been programmed with incorrect data on the affected vehicles. The "check engine" lamp may illuminate for faults not relating to emissions control.

CAUSE
DME programming

CORRECTION
Reprogram the DME with CD 29 or higher.

AFFECTED VEHICLES
This Service Action involves E39, E46, and E53 X5 vehicles with M54B30 engines, which were produced from 11/2001 to 12/2001.

In order to determine if a specific vehicle is affected by this service action, it will be necessary to utilize the "Service Menu" of the DCS (Dealer Communication System). Based on the response of the system, either proceed with the corrective action or take no further action.





The Chassis Number Ranges shown are only for informational purposes and are not to be considered as the only deciding factor.

PROCEDURE

1. Connect the vehicle to an approved BMW battery charger.

2. Connect the vehicle to the DISplus or Modic and check the DME for any stored faults.

3. If any faults are stored repair using the appropriate procedure prior to reprogramming.

4. Reprogram the DME with CD29 or higher.

5. Select "Coding and Programming".

6. Select "Programming", select "DME Programming", and then select "Exchange Control Unit".

7. Select "Determine Customer Measures", and then "Program Basic Control Unit".

8. Carry out EWS Alignment.

9. Clear Adaptation Values.

LABEL INSTRUCTIONS

This Service Action has been assigned code number 324. After the vehicle has been checked, and corrected if necessary, obtain a label (SD 92-180) and:

a. emboss your BMW dealer warranty number in the middle of the label (1);

b. punch out code number 324 printed on the label and,





c. affix the label to the B pillar as shown.

If the vehicle already has a label from a previous Service Action/Recall Campaign, affix the new label next to the old one. Do not affix one label on top of another one because a number from an underlying label could appear in the punched-out hole of the new label.





WARRANTY INFORMATION

Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Reimbursement for this Service Action will be through campaign entry.