Campaign - Program Control Units (FEM)
SI B61 36 12General Electrical
November 2012
Technical Service
PERFORM THE PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS SERVICE INFORMATION ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES BEFORE CUSTOMER DELIVERY OR THE NEXT TIME THEY ARE IN THE SHOP FOR MAINTENANCE OR REPAIRS.
SUBJECT
Service Action: Program Control Units (FEM)
MODEL
F30
Produced from October 2011 to August 2012
SITUATION
One or more of the following situations may occur when using the windshield wipers:
^ After the wipers are switched off, they do not remain in the park position, but in the middle of the windshield.
^ The wipers continue to operate even when the ignition is switched off.
^ The wipers only partially moved when switched on.
^ Hazard warning lights flash permanently.
^ Vehicle locks and unlocks on its own.
^ Interior lights turn on by themselves.
^ The trunk lid cannot be opened.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
This Service Action involves F30 which were produced October 2011 to August 2012.
In order to determine whether a specific vehicle has had this Service action completed or is affected by this Service Action, first check the B-pillar label for code number 631. If code number 631 has been punched out, the campaign has already been performed. If code number 631has not been punched out, will be necessary to utilize the "Service Menu" of DCSnet (Dealer Communication System) or the Key Reader. Based on the response of the system, either proceed with the corrective action or take no further action.
CORRECTION
Update the vehicle software using ISTA/P 2.48.1 or later.
PROCEDURE
1. Program the vehicle using ISTA/P 2.48.1 or later.
F30 - Integration level (new): F020-12-11-502
Note that ISTA/P will automatically reprogram and code all programmable control modules that do not have the latest software.
2. Complete all of the post-programming work as indicated in the ISTA/P Final Report. This includes performing diagnosis and clearing faults with ISTA, if necessary.
For information on programming and coding with ISTA/P, refer to CenterNet / Aftersales Portal / Service / Workshop Technology / Vehicle Programming.
LABEL INSTRUCTIONS
This Service Action has been assigned code number 631. After the vehicle has been checked and/or corrected, obtain a label (SD 92-417) and:
A. Emboss your BMW center warranty number in the middle of the label (1);
.B. Punch out code number 631 (2), printed on the label; 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.
WARRANTY INFORMATION