Service Action 349 - Reprogram DME For "Low Oil Level" Indicator (12 03 03)

SERVICE ACTION 349 - REPROGRAM DME FOR "LOW OIL LEVEL" INDICATOR

SERVICE CAMPAIGN BULLETIN

SUBJECT

Service Action: Reprogram DME for "Low Oil Level" Indicator 

MODEL

E85, Z4 from start of production up to 11/22/2002

SITUATION

Updated DME control module programming is available. The programming, as originally installed, could cause a yellow "low oil level" indicator light fail to illuminate when the engine oil quantity drops below the specified minimum of 5.2 liters.

AFFECTED VEHICLES

This Service Action involves E85 (Z4) vehicles which were produced from start of the series up to November 22nd, 2002.

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
Z4 roadster 2.5	LR20026
	LR60000 - LR60060
	LR60675 - LR61560
Z4 roadster 2.5 Auto	LS40000
	LS40027
	LS40480 - LS41672
Z4 roadster 3.0	LT20006 - LT20014
	LT20091 - LT20118
	LR80023 - LR80024
Z4 roadster 3.0 Auto	LS60006
	LU00003 - LU00013
	LU00027 - LU00140
	LU00420
	LU01193 - LU02449

CORRECTION

Reprogram DME control module using DIS/GT1 loaded with CD32.0 or higher and CIP 6.0 or higher.

PROCEDURE

To reprogram DME control module:

1. Connect vehicle to BMW approved battery charger.
2. Connect DISplus/GT1 loaded with CD32.0 (or higher) and CIP 6.0 or higher.
3. Select: BMW Coding/Programming 
4. Select: 8 E65/E66/E85/RR1 
5. Select: E85 
6. Select: Load Software 
7. Answer: NO to the question: Has the control module been replaced? 
8. Select: DME 
9. Select: Program  and then: Update Software  submenu. The measure plan will be determined and then displayed (e.g. for M54 2.5 engine "the old programmed part number 7 529 359; the new programmed part number 7 530 731").

   Attention: 

   In some isolated cases, the measure plan will not be generated automatically. Message: "Determine and enter 7-digit part number of fitted control module DME"  will be displayed.

   When using CIP 9.2, enter: 7536818  (programmed DME number for Z4 2.5), or 7536820  (programmed DME number for Z4 3.0).

   Next, the message: "Determine and enter 7-digit part number of fitted control module DME basic control module"  will be displayed.

   When using CIP 9.2 enter: 7527072  (basic DME number for both Z4 2.5 and Z4 3.0).

10. Follow the next steps of the programming process.
11. Select: Accept  and then: Start  . Programming takes approximately 5 minutes.
12. After programming is completed, the final report is displayed. Print the final report for your records.
13. Clear faults codes stored in the various control modules (DME, EGS, DSC) during the programming process.

LABEL INSTRUCTIONS

This Service Action has been assigned code number 349.  After the vehicle has been checked, and corrected if necessary, obtain a label (SD 92-205) and:

1. emboss your BMW dealer warranty number in the middle of the label (1);
2. punch out code number 349  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

Reimbursement for this Service Action will be via Campaign Entry

Defect Code:  00 12 64 01 00