Campaign - Active Headlamp Coding
SI B63 06 05Phone, Navigation Systems
November 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 AND PRIOR TO RETAIL DELIVERY.
SUBJECT
Service Action: Check the Adaptive Headlights for Proper Operation
MODEL
E60, E61 (5 Series) with SA 524 (Adaptive Headlights)
E90 (3 Series) with SA 524 (Adaptive Headlights)
SITUATION
The Adaptive Headlights are disabled.
CAUSE
Implausible data in the Stepper Motor Controller (SMC).
AFFECTED VEHICLES
This Service Action involves E60 and E61 (5 Series) and E90 (3 Series) vehicles which were produced from August 16, 2005 to September 12, 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 listed are only for informational purposes and are not to be considered as the only deciding factor.
PROCEDURE
1. Park the vehicle in a dark room with the front of the vehicle facing a wall. Install an exhaust hose on the tail pipe and start the engine.
2. Turn the headlight switch to "Automatic" mode.
3. Turn the steering wheel rapidly to the right.
4. If the active headlight beams turn to the right, no further action is necessary.
5. If the active headlight beams do NOT turn, proceed to step 6.
6. Code the complete vehicle per SI B09 05 01 (Coding, Individualization, Programming), Procedure E, using CIP 19.02.03 (Target Data Status E060-05-09-535 or E89-05-09-530) or higher. Note: This will automatically update any control modules not at the latest software level.
LABEL INSTRUCTIONS
This Service Action has been assigned code number
455. After the vehicle has been checked, and corrected
if necessary, obtain a label (SD 92-278) and:
a. Emboss your BMW dealer warranty number in the middle of the label (1);
b. Punch out code number 455 (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.