Initialization Of Remote Transmitters After Replacement Of General Module (61 02 97)

Publication date: 1997-04-01
Reference number: 61 02 97

INITIALIZATION OF REMOTE TRANSMITTERS AFTER REPLACEMENT OF GENERAL MODULE

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 61 02 97, Date of Issue: April, 1997

BMW:	5 Series (E39), 7 Series (E38)
GROUP:	61 - General Electrical System

NOTE: THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS SERVICE INFORMATION BULLETIN SHOULD ALSO BE DISTRIBUTED TO ALL SERVICE ADVISORS IMMEDIATELY.

SUBJECT

Initialization of Remote Transmitters after Replacement of General Module

COMPLAINT

After replacement of the General Module, one or more Remote Transmitters (master keys) fail to lock/unlock the vehicle.

CAUSE

Remote Transmitters were not properly initialized to the replacement GM.

CORRECTION

If the General Module is replaced in an E38 or E39 vehicle, the Remote Transmitters (master keys) must be initialized to the replacement GM.

Both (or all) transmitters must be initialized.

IMPORTANT: Whenever a customer schedules an appointment for any work which could possibly result in the replacement of a General Module, the customer should be advised to bring all Remote Transmitters (Master Keys) in with the vehicle.

This will avoid the necessity of a second visit to the workshop to initialize the transmitters.

PROCEDURE

- Using the DIS Tester, select "Body", "Body Electrical Systems", "Locking and Security Systems".
- Select "Test Schedule".
- Select "3 Service Functions".
- Select "3 Initialization".
- Follow the displayed procedure exactly!

WARRANTY STATUS

Information Only. Initialization of remote transmitters is included in the replacement of the General Module.