Various Check Control Messages Caused By Shorted K-Can (61 03 15)

Publication date: 2016-06-01
Reference number: 61 03 15

VARIOUS CHECK CONTROL MESSAGES CAUSED BY SHORTED K-CAN

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): SI B61 03 15, Date of Issue: June 2016

BMW:	F22 (2 Series Coupe); F30 (3 Series Sedan); F32 (4 Series Coupe); F34 (3 Series Gran Turismo); F36 (4 Series Gran Coupe)
GROUP:	General Electrical Systems

Superceded Bulletin(s): SI B61 03 15, Date of Issue: April 2016

NOTE: This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B61 03 15 dated April 2016.

SITUATION

The customer states that one or more of the following CC messages are displayed:

627 - Steering behavior: Drive moderately
070 - Steering: Drive moderately
765 - Rear-end collision restricted
850 - Pedestrian warning restricted
236 - Driving stabilization: Drive moderately
299 - SOS call system failure
042 - Brake system: Drive moderately

After performing a vehicle test, one or more of the following fault codes are stored:

ACSM - C9549A Message faulty (seat memory), ACSM receiver, driver's seat module transmitter
FEM - D91DE0 No message, receiver FEM, transmitter TMSL
FEM - D91EE5 No message, receiver FEM, passenger seat module transmitter
ACSM - C9540C Message missing, receiver ACSM, transmitter FEM
TMSL - D95402 Message missing, receiver TMSL, transmitter FEM
KOMBI - E11454 No message, receiver KOMBI, transmitter REM
FEM - D91DE6 No message, receiver FEM, transmitter TMSL
TMSR - D99401 Message missing, receiver TMSR, transmitter FEM
TMSR - D99402 Message missing, receiver TMSR, transmitter FEM
FEM - 8041BA AHL system faulty
FEM - D916C3 No message, receiver FEM, transmitter TCB
ZBE - E2D403 No message, receiver CON, transmitter FEM-ZGM
TRSVC - CA9428 Message incorrect, receiver TRSVC, transmitter PDC-REM
TMSL - D95401 Message missing, receiver TMSR, transmitter FEM
HU-H - S0397 MOST configuration was not stored
TCB - E1445F KCAN2 or KCAN4: Line fault/electrical fault
FEM - 8041B6 LWR faulty
REM - E58468 Body CAN2; communication fault
TRSVC - CA9427 Message incorrect, receiver all around vision camera, transmitter PDC/REM
FEM - D91CEC Message missing, receiver FEM, transmitter REM

CAUSE

Shorted K-CAN wiring under driver or passenger seat
Shorted K-CAN2 wires were shorted between the left side trunk trim panel and the body of the vehicle
Shorted K-CAN in left rear wheel well area
Shorted K-CAN under center console trim
Shorted K-CAN under A-Pillar trim

CORRECTION

Repair and re-route shorted harness to prevent a repeat visit.

PROCEDURE

Find shorted harness:
The following pictures show locations where these repairs have typically been necessary.
1. Under driver or passenger front seat.
2. Between the left side trunk trim panel and the body
3. On the body in the left rear wheel well area
4. Under the center console trim (also check near controller)
5. Short in A-Pillar behind trim (clip pinching harness)
6. Short under left rear inner trunk area (thanks to Eric Zahn at Valencia BMW)
Repair short.
Reinstall all components, ensuring routing prevents future wire damage.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

This Service Information bulletin is intended to provide technical diagnostic and/or repair information.

Claims that result from the repair of a verified defect are to be processed following established and applicable warranty policies and procedures, together with using the applicable defect code and labor operations in KSD2.