Check Engine Lamp Illuminated, No Fault Code Stored (12 212 04)

Publication date: 2004-09-02
Reference number: 12 212 04

CHECK ENGINE LAMP ILLUMINATED, NO FAULT CODE STORED

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): B12 212 04, Date of Issue: September 2, 2004

BMW:	All Models
GROUP:	12 - Engine Electrical

Superceded Bulletin(s): SM B12 208 04, Date of Issue: July 22, 2004

NOTE: This Service Measure supersedes SM B12 208 04 dated 07/22/2004.

SUBJECT

Check Engine Lamp Illuminated, No Fault Code Stored

COMPLAINT

Performing Short Test using the DIS Plus or GT1 indicates a Fault Code is stored in the DME. When fault memory is read for the specific module, the screen indicates "Fault Memories Read" or "No Fault Code Stored".

CAUSE

Software error in the current diagnosis program.

MEASURE

E60 (5 series), E63/E64 (6 Series), E65/E66 (7 Series) refer to Procedure A.
All other models refer to Procedure B.

PROCEDURE A

Do not clear fault memory.
Connect vehicle to a FASTA transmitting diagnostic device and perform short test. Once the short test has conclude verify the vehicle has been identified properly.
If a fault is present in the Can/Byteflight virtual module. it will be marked with an "X". If the module indicates a fault is stored, page to right and highlight the System Analysis Test Plan and follow the on-screen prompts for proper troubleshooting. Further information on the Can/Byteflight virtual module can be found in SI B 61 03 03 . If the Can/Byteflight virtual module does not indicate a fault is stored, proceed to Step 4 in this section.
Enter a PuMA case indicating "Check Engine Lamp Illuminated, No FC Stored in DME" in the title area.
Do not release car until the Technical Hotline has replied to your PuMA case.

PROCEDURE B

Do not clear fault memory.
Connect vehicle to a FASTA transmitting diagnostic device and perform short test.
Enter a PuMA case indicating "Check Engine Lamp Illuminated, No FC Stored in DME" in the title area.
Do not release car until the Technical Hotline has replied to your PuMA case.

IMPORTANT: FASTA requires approximately 20 minutes to transmit the data from the BMW center to the server before it can be viewed. Please allow time for the Technical Hotline to reply.