Power Steering - AFS Lamp ON/Fault Code 6141 Set
SI B32 13 05Steering and Wheel Alignment
October 2005
Technical Service
SUBJECT
Active Front Steering, Fault Code 6141
MODEL
E60 (5 Series) and E63/E64 (6 Series) equipped with Option Code SA217 Active Front Steering (AFS) and produced up to 8/04.
SITUATION
Customer complains of illuminated AFS warning lamp when driving the vehicle. AFS control module stores fault code 6141 "Engine Dynamics Monitoring".
CAUSE
1. Leaks in the steering system (pump, lines, etc.).
2. Internal steering gear resistance.
CORRECTION
In case of a customer complaint, check for any steering system leakages and replace the steering gear only if it is necessary. Program and code the vehicle only if the steering gear has to be replaced.
PROCEDURE
1. If there is no hydraulic steering assist, check for any system leakages and replace the leaking part as necessary. It is not necessary to replace the steering gear in this case.
2. If there is a hydraulic steering assist and there is no steering system leakage, replace the steering gear. Then, program and code the vehicle using CIP V19.1 or a more recent version. Refer to B09 05 01 (Coding, Individualization and Programming), Procedure B.
PARTS INFORMATION
The parts are required only if it is necessary to replace the steering gear.
Always refer to Electronics Parts Catalog (EPC) for the latest parts information.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty.