Service Action 420 - Program Control Units (61 03 04)

Publication date: 2004-08-01
Reference number: 61 03 04

SERVICE ACTION 420 - PROGRAM CONTROL UNITS

SERVICE CAMPAIGN BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): SI B61 03 04, Date of Issue: August 2004

BMW:	E65/E66 (7 Series)
GROUP:	61 - General Electrical Systems

NOTE: PERFORM THE PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS SERVICE INFORMATION ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES THE NEXT TIME THEY ARE IN THE SHOP FOR MAINTENANCE OR REPAIRS, AND PRIOR TO RETAIL DELIVERY.

SUBJECT

Service Action: Program Control Units

SITUATION

This Service Action updates control units of 2002, 2003 and 2004 model year vehicles to the software levels available January 2004 or later. This ensures that all known software problems have been addressed in these vehicles.

Please be aware that this Service Action is a key component in BMW's strategy for marketing Pre-Owned 7 Series vehicles.

Your special attention to this Service Action is appreciated.

AFFECTED VEHICLES

This Service Action involves E65/E66 (7 Series) vehicles, which were produced from start of production to January 20, 2004.

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.

AFFECTED VEHICLES

Model	Chassis Number Range
760Li	DK10036 - DK10757
745i	DP50072 - DP68468
745Li	DR00047 - DR19999
745Li	DS43000 - DS45417

PROCEDURE

Using the SSS loaded with CIP12.2 or later, perform programming and coding. Refer to SI B09 05 01 "Coding, Individualization and Programming", Procedure B. Note that CIP will automatically reprogram all programmable control units that do not have the latest software.

LABEL INSTRUCTIONS

This Service Action has been assigned code number 420 . After the vehicle has been checked and corrected if necessary, obtain a label (SD 92-253) and:

emboss your BMW dealer warranty number in the middle of the label (1),
punch out code number 420 (2) printed on the label and,
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

Reimbursement for this Service Action will be via Campaign Entry.

Defect Code: 00 61 06 02 00

WORK PACKAGE #1

Programming reimbursed via a different Technical Campaign.

Labor Operation: 00 55 511

Labor Allowance: 1 FRU

WORK PACKAGE #2

Program and code control units.

Labor Operation: 00 55 512

Labor Allowance: 10 FRU

WORK PACKAGE #3

Program (including NAV system) and code control units.

Labor Operation: 00 55 513

Labor Allowance: 13 FRU

WORK PACKAGE #4

Program (including CAS) and code control units.

Labor Operation: 00 55 514

Labor Allowance: 12 FRU

WORK PACKAGE #5

Program (including CAS and NAV) and code control units.

Labor Operation: 00 55 515

Labor Allowance: 15 FRU

NOTE 1: . Should the vehicle be affected at the same time by another repair in which programming of control units is also required, programming may be claimed only once

NOTE 2: In the case where CIP requires the replacement of control modules, or additional programming because certain control modules failed to program correctly, print out the Measures Plan and Status Report/Final Report as described in the CIP programming procedure (09 05 01 ), and attach these reports to the RO in the vehicle file. The Defect Code, Labor Operation, and Labor Allowance for this additional work should be selected from the KSD.