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TRSVC Control Unit Cannot Be Programmed (66 01 16)

Publication date: 2016-02-01
Reference number: 66 01 16

TRSVC CONTROL UNIT CANNOT BE PROGRAMMED

TRSVC CONTROL UNIT CANNOT BE PROGRAMMED

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): SI B66 01 16, Date of Issue:  February 2016
BMW: F25 (X3); Produced to March 31, 2014; Option code:; 3AG - Rear View Camera; Or; 3AH - Rear View Camera with Top View
GROUP: Distance Systems, Cruise Control, Remote Control

SUBJECT

TRSVC Control Unit Cannot Be Programmed 

SITUATION

During ISTA/P session, ISTA/P requests that the TRSVC (Top Rear Side View Camera) control unit be replaced because ISTA/P cannot program it.

CAUSE

Software error in the TRSVC control unit

CORRECTION

Program the vehicle with compatible software.

PROCEDURE

Program and encode the vehicle with ISTA/P 3.58.0 or higher (The expected release date is March 2016).

Until ISTA/P 3.58.0 is released, submit a PuMA case for an IRAP solution.

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.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks or the BMW Certified Pre-Owned Program.

Defect Code:  66 53 04 02 00 
Labor Operation: Labor Allowance: Description:
00 00 006 Refer to KSD2 Performing "vehicle test" (with vehicle diagnosis system - checking faults)
And:
61 21 528 Refer to KSD2 Connect an approved battery charger/power supply (indicated in KSD2 as "Charging battery")
And:
61 00 730 Refer to KSD2 Programming / encoding control unit(s)

If you are using a Main labor code for another repair, use the Plus code labor operation 00 00 556 instead.

Vehicle Programming and Encoding

If a control module was working properly and it fails to program correctly or requires initialization, please claim this additional work with the applicable KSD2 labor operations under the defect code listed above.

The diagnosis and repair of vehicles "arriving" with failed control modules or stored faults which will cause them to fail during programming cannot be claimed under the defect code listed in this bulletin.

Other Repairs

If other eligible and covered work is performed "prior" to programming and coding the vehicle, claim this work with the applicable defect code and labor operations listed in KSD2.