Campaign - Program Control Units

SI B12 22 12
Engine Electrical Systems

January 2013
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

MODEL
F30 and F30H

With the N20, N55 engines and automatic transmission

SITUATION
When coming to a stop, there is the possibility of an unfavorable judder. This is due to the software parameters for downshifting and transmission clutch control.

CAUSE
Unfavorable vehicle software

AFFECTED VEHICLES
This Service Action only involves certain MY2013 F30 vehicles which were produced from July 2, 2012 to October 8, 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 638. If code number 638 has been punched out, the campaign has already been performed. If code number 638 has 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 the latest version of ISTA/P.

Target integration level: F020-12-11-502 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.

LABEL INSTRUCTIONS

This Service Action has been assigned code number 638. 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 638 (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.





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