Campaign - Rollover Sensor Replacement
SI B67 01 05Electric Drives
July 2005
Technical Service
PERFORM THE PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS SERVICE INFORMATION ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES THE NEXT TIME THEY ARE IN THE SHOP FOR MAINTENANCE OR REPAIRS.
SUBJECT
Service Action: Replace the Rollover Sensor
MODEL
E46 (3 Series) convertible
SITUATION
Vehicles within the production range have a rollover sensor which has an insufficient coating on the integrated printed circuit board. Under extreme high temperature and high humidity conditions, the sensor's measuring capability may be impaired. If this where to occur, the Rollover Protection System (RPS) would switch off and the driver would be alerted by an indicator lamp in the instrument cluster.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
This Service Action involves 3 Series convertible models which were produced from 28 February of 2005 through 4 March of 2005.
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 rollover sensor for each of the affected vehicles. See Repair Instructions "Remove and refit or replace the rollover sensor" RA 61 35 160.
Code the rollover sensor as follows.
1. Connect an approved battery charger to the vehicle.
2. Connect the diagnostic head of the DISplus or GT-1 to the vehicle's OBD connector.
3. Switch on the ignition.
4. Select "Coding/Programming" at the main screen of the DISplus /GT-1.
5. Select "3 ZCS/FA Coding" and then press the right arrow key.
6. "Coding by means of Central Coding Key (ZCS) / Vehicle Order (VO)" is displayed. Select the right arrow key.
7. "IMPORTANT:..." is displayed. Select the right arrow key.
8. Select "7 E46 Series" and press the right arrow key.
9. Select "1 Recoding" and press the right arrow key.
10. Select "84 URS" and press the right arrow key.
11. "URS has been selected. Select. Correct?" Select "yes".
12. "URS Install control unit so that it works properly. Turn on ignition!"is displayed. Select the right arrow key.
13. "Start automatic coding?" Select "Yes".
14. After automatic coding, follow the instructions on the screen.
PARTS INFORMATION
LABEL INSTRUCTIONS
This Service Action has been assigned code number 439. 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 439 (2) 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
Reimbursement for this Service Action will be via Campaign Entry.
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