Collision Avoidance - (CID) Display Flickers

SI B66 05 10
Distance Systems, Cruise Control, Remote Control

December 2010
Technical Service

This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B66 05 10 dated September 2010.

[NEW] designates changes to this revision

SUBJECT
CID Flickers when the Reversing or Side View Camera is Operational

MODEL
E70 (X5)
E71, E72 (X6)
F01, F02, F04 (7 Series)
F07 (5 Series Gran Turismo)
F10 (5 Series)

Vehicles produced from 8/31/08

SITUATION

The camera picture displayed in the CID (Central Information Display) flickers. This only occurs in the vicinity of gas discharge lamps or halogen lamps in garages or workshops. Upon leaving the area of the light source the picture returns to normal.

CAUSE

Pulsed light including gas discharge lamps or halogen lamps can produce flickering of the picture displayed in the CID.

[NEW] INFORMATION

The corrective measure has been integrated into the latest version of ISTA diagnostics. Perform the recommended steps in test plans W6653_WAS5 and W6653_WAS6.

Test plans W6653_WAS5 and W6653_WAS6 can be found as follows: Activities tab / Information Search / Function Structure / Body / Camera System / Start Search / Select test plan.

Note:
The applicable test plan will be displayed depending on the vehicle being repaired.

[NEW] CORRECTION

Refer to ISTA diagnosis for the required repair procedure.

[NEW] WARRANTY INFORMATION

Refer to the KSD2 to code the repair performed as prescribed by ISTA diagnosis results, and the Warranty Policy and Procedures Manual for specific warranty coverage.