Recall - DME Programming for Engine RPM Gain: Overview
SI B 12 06 04Engine Electrical Systems
September 2004
Technical Service
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.
Under the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966, as amended, if there has been a recall campaign, dealers must assure that all new vehicles and new items of replacement equipment are free of safety defects and comply with all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards at the time of delivery to the consumer. This means that dealers may not deliver new motor vehicles or new items of replacement equipment to consumers unless the safety defect or noncompliance has been remedied before delivery.
SUBJECT
Recall Campaign 04V-409: Increased Engine Speed with Slight Clutch Pedal Pressure
MODEL
E53 X5 with the 3.0 liter engine and manual transmission produced from 8/25/2003 through April 15, 2004.
SITUATION
While driving in any gear, an increase of engine rpm and road speed may be noted if slight pressure is applied to the clutch pedal and the accelerator pedal is kept in a constant position. Easing off the accelerator pedal, or completely depressing the clutch pedal, alleviates this condition.
The cause is an incorrect data record in the DME. The correction is to reprogram the DME with DIS CD 38.0 or higher.
To minimize customer inconvenience, you may pick-up (and driver after repair) the affected vehicle from the customer's home or provide appropriate alternative transportation.
Customers will be impressed when you return their vehicles cleaned inside and out and with a full tank of gas. Reimbursement information for vehicle fueling and valet costs can be found in the Warranty portion of this bulletin.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
This Recall Campaign involves E53 X5 vehicles, with the 3.0 liter M54 engine and manual transmission, which were produced from 8/25/2003 through 4/15/2004. In order to determine if a specific vehicle is affected by this Recall Campaign, 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.
LABEL INSTRUCTIONS
This Recall Campaign has been assigned code number 421. After the vehicle has been checked, and corrected if necessary, obtain a label (SD 92-267) and:
a. emboss your BMW dealer warranty number in the middle of the label (1);
b. punch out code number 421 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
RENTAL VEHICLES
Retailers participating in the Retailer Administered Customer Assistance Program and the BMW Service Loaner Car Program may self-authorize claims for reimbursement of rental costs from independent rental agencies in certain situations. For more details refer SI B01 07 03.