Campaign - Lamp Module Replacement: Overview

SI B63 02 04
Lights

July 2004

Technical Service

This Service Information bulletin supersedes S.M. B61 204 04 dated June 21, 2004.

PERFORM THE PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS SERVICE INFORMATION ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES THE NEXT TIME THEY ARE IN THE SHOP FOR MAINTENANCE OR REPAIRS, AND PRIOR TO RETAIL DELIVERY.

SUBJECT
Service Action: Replace Lamp Module

MODEL
E60 (5 Series)

SITUATION

The bus remains permanently awake if the temperature of the Lamp Module (LM) is approximately 35C (95F) or higher. This results in a closed circuit current of up to 8 A. The LM works as normal after its temperature drops to approximately 30C (86F). This Service Action replaces the Lamp Module in the affected vehicles.

A copy of the customer notification letter is shown in this bulletin.

To minimize customer's inconvenience caused by this service action, pick-up (and deliver after repair) the affected vehicle from customer's home or provide appropriate alternative transportation.

Customers will be impressed when you return their cars cleaned inside and out and with a full tank of gas. Reimbursement information for the vehicle fueling and valet costs may be found in the Warranty portion of this bulletin.

CAUSE
Defective Lamp Module.

AFFECTED VEHICLES
This Service Action affects E60 (5 Series) vehicles which were produced from January 21, 2004 to February 25, 2004.

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

Replace the Lamp Module (see repair instructions RA 61 35 285 - Removing and installing (replacing) the light module).

Connect the battery charger.

Refer to SI B09 05 01 (Coding, Individualization and Programming) for necessary coding and programming. Note that CIP will automatically reprogram all programmable control units that do not have the latest software.

LABEL INSTRUCTIONS

This Service Action has been assigned code number 415. After the vehicle has been checked, and corrected if necessary, obtain a label (SD 92-253) and:

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

b. punch out code number 415 printed on the label (2) 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.





PARTS INFORMATION

WARRANTY INFORMATION








Reimbursement for this Service Action will be via Campaign Entry.





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