Service Action 324 - DME Reprogramming For Check Engine Light, M54B30 (12 03 02)

SERVICE ACTION 324 - DME REPROGRAMMING FOR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, M54B30

SERVICE CAMPAIGN BULLETIN

SUBJECT

DME Reprogramming for Check Engine Light, M54B30 

MODEL

E39, E46, E53 X5 with M54B30 produced 11/27/01 - 12/20/01

SITUATION

The DME has been programmed with incorrect data on the affected vehicles. The "check engine" lamp may illuminate for faults not relating to emissions control.

CAUSE

DME programming

CORRECTION

Reprogram the DME with CD 29 or higher.

AFFECTED VEHICLES

This Service Action involves E39, E46, and E53 X5 vehicles with M54B30 engines, which were produced from 11/2001 to 12/2001.

In order to determine if a specific vehicle is affected by this service action, it will be necessary to utilize the "Service Menu" of the DCS (Dealer Communication System). Based on the response of the system, either proceed with the corrective action or take no further action.

The Chassis Number Ranges listed below are only for informational purposes and are not to be considered as the only deciding factor.

Model	Chassis Number Range
530i	CE92580 - CE92590
530iA	CH89383 - CH90894
330Cic	EV88568 - EV88640
330CicA	JU90816 - JU91085
330Ci	JU26284 - JU26444
330CiA	JU38557 - JU38797
330i	KM00609 - KM00765
330iA	KM17328 - KM18164
330xi	PG08338 - PG08384
330xiA	PG16822 - PG16925
X5 3.0i	LH79896 - LH79928
X5A 3.0i	LP33097 - LP35879

PROCEDURE

1. Connect the vehicle to an approved BMW battery charger.
2. Connect the vehicle to the DISplus or Modic and check the DME for any stored faults.
3. If any faults are stored repair using the appropriate procedure prior to reprogramming.
4. Reprogram the DME with CD29 or higher.
5. Select "Coding and Programming".
6. Select "Programming", select "DME Programming", and then select "Exchange Control Unit".
7. Select "Determine Customer Measures", and then "Program Basic Control Unit".
8. Carry out EWS Alignment
9. Clear Adaptation Values.

LABEL INSTRUCTIONS

This Service Action has been assigned code number 324.  After the vehicle has been checked, and corrected if necessary, obtain a label (SD 92-180) and:

1. emboss your BMW dealer warranty number in the middle of the label (1);
2. punch out code number 324  printed on the label and,
3. affix the label to the B  pillar as shown.
   Fig 1: Service Action Label

   

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

Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Reimbursement for this Service Action will be through campaign entry.

Defect Code:  00 12 54 01 00