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Instruments - Shift Lights Can't Be Activated

SI B 62 02 09
Instruments

April 2010
Technical Service

This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B62 02 09 dated May 2009.

[NEW] designates changes to this revision

SUBJECT
Shift Lights on M3 Instrument Cluster Cannot Be Permanently Activated

MODEL
E90, E92, E92 (M3) with Navigation (option 609) and M Double-clutch Transmission (option 2MK)

Vehicles produced from February 27, 2007

SITUATION

After activating the shift lights on the Instrument Cluster, they are then deactivated following a power cycle (ignition off/on).

CAUSE

Software error in the Instrument Cluster

[NEW] CORRECTION

Perform diagnostics with ISTA and work through any related test modules.

Program the vehicle using ISTA/P 2.37.0 or later.

Note that ISTA/P will automatically reprogram and code all programmable control modules that do not have the latest software.

For information on programming and coding with ISTA/P, refer to Centernet / Aftersales Portal / Service / Workshop Technology / Vehicle Programming.





WARRANTY INFORMATION

Measures Plan and Final Report and attach these reports to the RO in the vehicle file. This additional work should be claimed under the defect code listed in this bulletin, using the labor operation and labor allowance from the KSD.