VDP Programming Aborts (37 01 16)

VDP PROGRAMMING ABORTS

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

SITUATION

The system may abort while programming the Vertical Dynamic Platform (VDP) control unit.

CAUSE

VDP control unit software

CORRECTION

Program with ISTA/P 3.58.0 (I level S15A-16-03-502) or a more recent version.

A part exchange does not provide a remedy and is therefore not necessary.

PROCEDURE

Always connect a BMW approved battery charger / power supply  (SI B04 23 10 ).

Attention: Upon occurrence of programming abort in the VDP control unit, the control unit connector on the VDP control unit must be unplugged for at least 5 minutes.

1. Perform diagnosis with the latest version of ISTA.
   NOTE: The following fault memory entries can be ignored:

   S0407 "No communication with the VDP"

   S0619 "Programming abort VDP"

2. Program and encode the complete vehicle using ISTA/P 3.58.0 (I level S15A-16-03-502) or higher.

   Note that ISTA/P will automatically reprogram and code all programmable control modules that do not have the latest software.

   For information on programming and coding with ISTA/P, refer to CenterNet / TIS / Technical Documentation / Diagnostics and Programming / Programming Documentation.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Covered under the terms of the BMW Certified Pre-Owned Program when necessary and performed in conjunction with the CPO covered repair.

Defect Code:

Claim with the defect code that applies to the previous work that necessitated this additional work procedure to be performed

Labor Operation:	Labor Allowance:	Description:
61 00 731	Refer to KSD	Additional work after first termination while programming/encoding