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Instruments - All Gauges And Displays In Cluster Inoperative

SI B62 01 13
Instruments

January 2013
Technical Service

SUBJECT
All Gauges and Displays in Instrument Cluster Inoperative

MODEL
F30

Produced from SOP with option 6WA (Instrument cluster with enhanced functions)

SITUATION
All gauges and displays in the instrument cluster are inoperative, including the following:

^ Speedometer

^ Revolution counter

^ Fuel gauge

^ Engine oil temperature

^ No check control messages displayed

^ No board computer information displayed

Note:
A power cycle does NOT rectify the issue.

CAUSE
Software error in the instrument cluster

CORRECTION
Do not replace parts for this issue.

1. Perform a vehicle test using the latest ISTA (Integrated Service Technical Application) diagnostic software. Complete all test modules related to the instrument cluster.

Note:
When the ISTA system message displays: Battery voltage only "XX.XX" V. Please connect charger. Please note the displayed battery voltage reading in the repair order comments section. This documentation is not necessary when part of an approved Technical Service repair procedure; the battery charger is required to be attached before performing the Vehicle Test.

2. Reprogram the vehicle using ISTA/P 2.48.2 or later.

New integration level: F020-12-11-504 or higher

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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