Campaign - Radio Seek/Scan Function Inoperative
SI B 65 01 05Sound System, Cruise, Alarms, Monitors
June 2005
Technical Service
This Service Information bulletin supersedes S.I. B65 01 05 dated May 2005.
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 BEFORE RETAIL DELIVERY.
[NEW] designates changes to this revision
SUBJECT
Service Action: Radio Station Seek/Scan Inoperative
MODEL
E90 (3 Series) without Navigation System
SITUATION
In FM mode only, the Seek/Scan function doesn't work properly.
[NEW] CAUSE
Radio is coded incorrectly, "TP" function is active.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
This Service Action involves E90 (3 Series) vehicles which were produced from February 1, 2005 to May 24, 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 below are only for informational purposes and are not to be considered as the only deciding factor.
CORRECTION
Deactivate the "TP" function and set "AREA" to "USA" using the radio "Service Mode".
Note:
This procedure replaces the DCS message to correct this issue using vehicle coding.
PROCEDURE
1. If Service Action label code 435 is affixed to the B-pillar, no further work is required.
2. Turn the radio "OFF" and "ON" again.
3. Immediately press and hold the "m" button for approx. 8 seconds.
4. Press four times the " - " button to get to the "AREA" display.
5. Select "ECE" and deactivate the "TP" function (has a check mark and is flashing).
6. Exit the Service Mode by turning off the radio.
7. Turn the radio "ON" again.
8. Immediately press and hold the "m" button for approx. 8 seconds.
9. Press four times the " - " button to get to the "AREA" display.
10. Select "USA".
11. Turn the radio off to leave the Service Mode.
12. Check that the Seek/Scan function is working properly.
LABEL INSTRUCTIONS
This Service Action has been assigned code number 435. Afier 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 435 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.
[NEW] WARRANTY INFORMATION
Reimbursement for this Service Action will be via Campaign Entry.