Computers/Controls - Numerous System Errors
SI B 61 03 05General Electrical System
October 2005
Technical Service
This Service Information bulletin supersedes S.I. B61 03 05 dated September 2005.
[NEW] designates changes to this revision
SUBJECT
Software Errors Corrected with CIP
MODEL
E90 (3 Series)
SITUATION
Customer may complain of the following:
The following software errors were corrected with the release of CIP 19.02.00 (Target data Status E89x-05-09-530).
No Software corrections included in this version of CIP
The following software errors were corrected with the release of CIP 19.01.00 (Target data Status E89x-05-09-530).
1. The audio keeps playing if the vehicle is switched off for up to 3 minutes (until vehicle enters sleep mode). The audio cannot be switched off with the rotary knob. Only vehicles with CCC (Car Communication Computer) are affected.
2. Teleservice: no service calls even though CBS services due. Only vehicles equipped with SA639. Refer to SI B84 19 05.
3. Loss of airflow from defroster vents.
4. After repeated convenience opening and closing using the remote key, only the trunk lid locks and the doors remain unlocked.
5. CCC (Car Communication Computer) equipped vehicles with telephone, call fails when dialed using linked sequence ("p" for pause) stored phone numbers. Refer to SI B84 18 05.
6. Sporadic CCC resets (screen blanks out briefly and CCC restarts).
7. [NEW] The outside temperature display in RAD2 (BMW Professional radio) does not display any temperatures above 85 deg;F.
8. [NEW] I-Drive Controller does not function. Central Controller High (ZBE) FC E2C7 "Bus Communication Fault" is stored.
9. [NEW] The "ELV (Electric Steering Lock) malfunction", check control message may be display intermittently when the driver attempts to start the engine. It is not possible to start the engine for 16 minutes unless the vehicle has entered sleep mode.
10. [NEW] The "Anti-trap protection deactivated" check control message is displayed during one-touch closing of the rear power windows. The window then can only be opened a little when the one touch opening switch is pressed.
11. [NEW] While traveling at a slow speed with a constant rain, the automatic wipers do not operate.
12. [NEW] Rear window roller sunblind does not rewind in low temperatures.
The following software errors were corrected with the release of CIP 19.0 (Target data Statuses E89x-05-09-521, E89x-05-06-520).
No Software corrections included in this version of CIP
The following software errors were corrected with the release of CIP 18.00 (Target data Status E89x-05-06-520).
1. The audio keeps playing if the vehicle is switched off for up to 3 minutes (until vehicle enters sleep mode). The audio cannot be switched off with the rotary knob. Only vehicles with CCC (Car Communication Computer) are affected.
The following software errors were corrected with the release of CIP 17.01 (Target data Status E89x-05-06-510).
1. The "Service Engine Soon" light is on. DME (Digital Motor Electronics) FC "29DA Crankshaft Sensor, Segment Adaptation" is stored. Refer to SM B12 214 05.
2. Vehicle may be difficult to start, run rough and/or the "Service Engine Soon" light is illuminated. One or more of the following faults may be stored.
^ 2A9A Cam sensor, inlet signal signal invalid for synchronization
^ 2A98 Crankshaft-inlet camshaft, correlation- Value outside reference range
^ 2A82 VANOS intake- stiff, jammed mechanically
^ 2A9B Cam sensor, exhaust signal signal invalid for synchronization
^ 2A99 Crankshaft- exhaust camshaft, correlation- Value outside reference range
^ 2A87 VANOS exhaust- stiff, jammed mechanically
PROCEDURE
For all vehicles, on a customer complaint basis only, refer to the following procedure and warranty information.
1. [NEW] Update the complete vehicle per SI B09 05 01 (Coding, Individualization, Programming) Procedure B, using CIP 19.02.00 (Target Data Status E89x-05-09-530) or higher.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty.