Telematics Control Unit Activation Via DCSNET For Mini Assist (SI M84 09 18)
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Publication date: 2019-05-01Reference number: SI M84 09 18
TELEMATICS CONTROL UNIT ACTIVATION VIA DCSNET FOR MINI ASSIST
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
Reference Number(s): SI M84 09 18, Date of Issue:
May 01, 2019
| MINI: | F54 (Cooper, Cooper S, JCW Clubman); F55 (MINI Hardtop 4 Door); F56 (MINI Hardtop 2 Door); F57 (MINI Convertible); F60 (MINI Countryman) |
| GROUP: | Communication Systems |
SERVICE INFORMATION
New information provided by this revision is preceded by this symbol.
This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI M84 09 18 dated August 2018.
What's New:
- Situation: Deleted and added information about telematics unit activations
- Information: Added information about the changes made to the process
- Procedure: Deleted
- Attachment: Deleted
Starting Model Year 2019 equipped with Touchscreen Navigation Package (7GK) which includes options
- 6AC - MINI Assist
- 6AE - MINI Teleservice
SITUATION
A replacement telematics control unit no longer requires activation prior to installation and programming.
INFORMATION
The following changes have taken place:
- The TCU Spare Parts Activation Application, available via DCSnet was discontinued as of May 6, 2019.
- Replacement telematics control units are being delivered activated from the supplier.
- The TCU - VIN relationship is done via ISTA system when the replacement unit is programmed and coded. Once completed, perform standard test steps for replacing the telematics control unit such as updating services and making a test call.
- Follow normal diagnostic procedure outlined in M84 08 18
in the event that ISTA is unable to:
- Establish a TCU - VIN relationship. This is evident if "Update services" is grayed out, cannot make a SOS call etc.
- Activate the unit
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Not Applicable
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