A/T - Shift Indicator Error

SI B61 1203
General Electrical Systems

March 2004
Technical Service

Advance Information

This Service Information bulletin supersedes S.I. B61 12 03 dated January 2004.

[NEW] designates changes to this revision

SUBJECT
With Key Removed, Kombi Shows Shift Indicator in Drive, Kombi Still Powered

MODEL
B39 (5 Series) Vehicles produced 9/01 to 9/03, E53 (X5) Vehicles produced 10/01 to 10/03

SITUATION

Typical symptoms, with the key removed from the vehicle are:

^ The shift indicator shows the vehicle in Drive even though the vehicle is in Park

^ The Instrument Cluster remains powered up

^ The brake lights remain on.

If a battery reset is performed, normal operation is resumed.

CAUSE

[NEW] Software error in Instrument Cluster.

PROCEDURE

[NEW] In case of a customer complaint, replace the Instrument Cluster with version SW 17 or later. Refer to the EPC for the correct part number.

Note:
All defective parts have been cleared from parts stock.