Multimedia/Collision Avoidance - Inop. And DTC B7F881
SI B65 03 11Audio, Navigation, Monitors, Alarms, SRS
February 2011
Technical Service
SUBJECT
Navigation, Bluetooth or PDC Is Intermittently Inoperative
MODEL
F10 (5 Series)
F25 (X3)
Vehicles produced between 02/28/2010 and 12/16/2010 with option 663 (Radio BMW Professional, CHAMP2)
SITUATION
Intermittently the navigation system, Bluetooth functionality and/or the park distance control (PDC) does not work after vehicle start-up.
^ Fault code B7F881 is stored in CHAMP2 (Central Head Unit And Multimedia Platform).
CAUSE
Software error in CHAMP2
CORRECTION
Do not replace parts!
Connect a BMW approved battery charger and perform a vehicle test using the latest ISTA (Integrated Service Technical Application) diagnostic software.
Diagnose any relevant faults that are stored in these control units by completing the test plans.
Reprogram the vehicle using ISTA/P 2.40.2 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.
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