Cell Phone - Can't Initiate a Voice Recognition Call

SI B 84 12 06
Phone, Navigation Systems

April 2006
Technical Service

SUBJECT
Cannot Initiate a Phone Call using Voice Recognition when a CDMA Handset is in Extended Roaming Mode

MODEL
E65, E66 (7 Series) from 3/05 to 8/06 production

AFFECTED HANDSETS

^ Motorola V3c

^ Motorola E815a

SITUATION

If a Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) handset is in extended roaming mode a call cannot be initiated via voice recognition. A call can be initiated via the i-Drive or Telecommander.

Extended roaming mode can be identified by the antenna signal strength bar flashing in the Control Display (CD).

CAUSE
Software error.

PROCEDURE
For all vehicles, on a customer complaint basis only, refer to the following procedure:

Update the complete vehicle per SI B09 05 01 (Coding, Individualization, Programming) Procedure B using Progman V23.00.00 (Target Data Status E065-06-09-450) or higher. This software is expected to be available in October 2006.

WARRANTY INFORMATION
Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

Defect Code Refer to KSD

Labor Operation: Refer to KSD





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