Ms45.1 - Various O2 Sensor Faults Stored In DME (12 40 06)

Publication date: 2006-10-05
Reference number: 12 40 06
Supersedes refnos: 12 208 04

MS45.1 - VARIOUS O2 SENSOR FAULTS STORED IN DME

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): SI B 12 40 06, Date of Issue: October 5, 2006

BMW:	E46 3 Series (all models except 325xi and 330xi), E60 5 Series (525i, 530i), E83 X3 (all models) with M54 engine up to 09/04
GROUP:	Engine Electrical Systems

Superceded Bulletin(s): S.M. B12 208 04, Date of Issue: October 2004

NOTE: This Service Information bulletin supersedes S.M. B12 208 04 dated October 2004.

SUBJECT

MS45.1 - Various O2 Sensor Faults Stored in DME

SITUATION

Customer complains that the "Service Engine Soon" light is illuminated. Any of the following fault codes may be stored in the DME:

FC 2960 - Exhaust Temperature Too High After Catalytic Converter Bank 1,

FC 2961 - Exhaust Temperature Too High After Catalytic Converter Bank 2,

FC 2973 - Oxygen Sensor Before Catalytic Converter Bank 1,

FC 2974 - Oxygen Sensor Before Catalytic Converter Bank 2.

CAUSE

The DME Oxygen Sensor internal adaptation is incorrect.

PROCEDURE

On a customer complaint basis only, reprogram the DME, using the current Progman version. The improved DME software was introduced since DIS CD V39.1 and Progman V13.2

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

Defect Code: Refer to KSD

Labor Operation: Refer to KSD

Labor Allowance: Refer to KSD