Wipers/Washers - 'Early Wiper Failure' Displayed
SI B61 21 12Technical Service
July 2012
General Electrical Systems
SUBJECT
Check Control Message "Early Wiper Failure" Is Displayed
MODEL
F30
Vehicles produced from July 2, 2011 to June 30, 2012
SITUATION
The check control message "Early Wiper Failure" is displayed in the Central Information Display (CID).
The windshield wipers operate properly.
FEM fault code "804281 - Front wiper, wiper line slow: short circuit to positive or power interruption" may be stored.
CAUSE
Front Electronic Module (FEM) software error
CORRECTION
Update the vehicle software using ISTA/P 2.47.1 or higher.
PROCEDURE
1. Perform vehicle diagnosis using ISTA (Integrated Service Technical Application).
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.
2. Program the vehicle using ISTA/P (Integrated Service Technical Application, Programming) 2.47.1 or higher.
3. Confirm that the check control message is no longer present.
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 / Workshop Technology / Vehicle Programming.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle/SAV Limited Warranty or the BMW Certified Pre-Owned program.
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