Chassis Integrated Module (CIM) Fault Code D98F "Timeout DME Message" (32 200 05)

Publication date: 2005-06-01
Reference number: 32 200 05
Supersedes refnos: 32 02 05

CHASSIS INTEGRATED MODULE (CIM) FAULT CODE D98F "TIMEOUT DME MESSAGE"

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): SI B 32 02 05, Date of Issue: June 2005

BMW:	E65/E66 (7 Series) produced up to 3/05
GROUP:	32 - Steering and Wheel Alignment

Superceded Bulletin(s): B32 200 05, Date of Issue: March 2005

NOTE: This Service Information bulletin supersedes Service Measure B32 200 05 dated March 2005.

SUBJECT

Chassis Integrated Module (CIM) Fault Code D98F "Timeout DME Message"

SITUATION

Servotronic failure warning is displayed in the Control Display and the steering effort may increase. The steering functions return to normal after restarting the engine.

CAUSE

Car Access System (CAS) data redundancy reading error.

CORRECTION

Depending on production date of the vehicle, CAS needs to be replaced (up to 2/03 production) or vehicle needs to be programmed (from 3/03 production).

PROCEDURE

In case of a customer complaint, for vehicles produced up to 2/03 (equipped with CIM): Replace the CAS (Part Number: 61 31 6 942 487).
In case of a customer complaint, for vehicles produced from 3/03 (equipped with CIM2): Program the vehicle with CIP 15.2 or higher.

PRODUCTION

Improved CAS is introduced in 3/05.