Recall 03V-240: E65/66 With N62 DME Reprogramming (12 07 03)

RECALL 03V-240: E65/66 WITH N62 DME REPROGRAMMING

SERVICE CAMPAIGN BULLETIN

SUBJECT

Recall 03V-240: E65/66 with N62 DME Reprogramming 

MODEL

E65/66 with N62 engine produced up to 04/04/2003

SITUATION

BMW AG has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety exist in certain '02 and '03 MY E65/66 vehicles equipped with N62 engine. The defect involves programming of the digital engine management control unit.

Due to a DME software error, desynchronization of Valvetronic motors for engine bank I and bank II may occur, which leads to: engine rough running, "Check Engine" light illumination, misfire faults, and finally engine stalling.

In order to remedy this situation, BMW is conducting a Safety Recall to check and reprogram if needed, the engine management control unit (DME).

Copies of customer notification letter and a Q & A form are attached.

To minimize customer's inconvenience caused by this recall, pick-up (and deliver after repair) the affected vehicle from customer's home, or provide appropriate alternative transportation. 

Customers will be impressed when you return their cars cleaned inside and out and with a full tank of gas. Reimbursement information for the vehicle fueling and valet costs can be found in the Warranty portion of this bulletin. 

AFFECTED VEHICLES

This Recall Campaign involves 745i and 745Li vehicles with N62 engines, which were either:

produced from 1/21/03 up to 04/04/2003

or

any vehicle, regardless of when it was produced, that was reprogrammed with CIP 7.0 or CIP 7.1.

In order to determine if a specific vehicle is affected by this Recall Campaign, 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
745i	DP50074 - DP65892
745Li	DR00047 - DR17785

CORRECTION

On the affected vehicles, check DME programming number ("Assembly Number") using DISPlus/GT1 diagnostic function.

If the "DME Assembly Number" is: 4477372, 7529332, or 7529787, reprogram complete vehicle using CIP 7.22, or higher. 

If the "DME Assembly Number" is: 7533361 or 7533379, NO further action is required  . DME control module has already been reprogrammed with the correct software.

PROCEDURE

To check the DME "Assembly Number":

1. Connect vehicle to DISPlus/GT1 loaded with CD 33.2 and CIP 7.22, or higher.
2. From the main diagnostic menu screen, select E65/66 
3. After automatic identification has been performed, select "DME Digital Motor Electronics ME9"  from the list of control modules.
4. "Should individual short test be conducted for DME ME9"  is displayed. Select OK 
5. Select "Control module functions"  from the bottom of the screen
6. Select "DME ME9" 
7. Select "Identification long" 
8. Scroll down on the lower window of the screen. Read out the "Assembly number"  of DME.
9. To reprogram complete vehicle follow instructions from SI B09 05 01 , using CIP V7.22 or higher. After software updating is completed, recode complete vehicle according to procedure from SI B09 05 01 .

LABEL INSTRUCTIONS

This Recall Campaign has been assigned code number 366.  After the vehicle has been checked, and corrected if necessary, obtain a label (SD92-215) and:

1. emboss your BMW dealer warranty number in the middle of the label (1);
2. punch out code number 366  printed on the label and,
3. affix the label to the B  pillar as shown.
   Fig 1: Recall Campaign 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 74 01 00

RE-FUELING COST

BMW of North America, LLC, will provide reimbursement to have the gas tank topped off once as required, for each vehicle affected by this Recall Campaign. Attach the appropriate receipt to the work order.

Defect Code:  85 99 00 66 NA - Refuel 745i/745Li affected by reprogramming DME Recall Campaign

Sublet:  Actual cost to top off the fuel tank

Sublet Code:  4

VALET COST

BMW of North America, LLC, will provide reimbursement for vehicle valet services (pick up & delivery) for each vehicle affected by this Recall Campaign. Attach the appropriate receipt to the work order.

Defect Code:  99 99 77 77 NA - Valet Service for 745i/745Li vehicles affected by reprogramming DME Recall Campaign

Sublet:  $25.00

Sublet Code:  4

RENTAL VEHICLES

Retailers participating in the Retailer Administered Customer Assistance Program and the BMW Service Loaner Car Program may self-authorize claims for reimbursement of rental costs from independent rental agencies in certain situations.

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