Campaign - Program OBD, Electric Coolant Pump Control Units

SI B12 19 12
Engine Electrical Systems

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 (OBD, Electric Coolant Pump)

MODEL
F30 with the N26 engine

SITUATION
Due to an error in the data for OBD (On-Board Diagnosis) a DME software update is required.

CAUSE
DME software error

AFFECTED VEHICLES
This Service Action involves certain MY 2012 and 2013 F30 vehicles which were produced from March 2012 to October 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 630. If code number 630 has been punched out, the campaign has already been performed. If code number 630has not been punched out, it 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.

PROCEDURE
Program the vehicle using ISTA/P 2.48.0 or a more recent version.

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.

LABEL INSTRUCTIONS
This Service Action has been assigned code number 630. 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 630 (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