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REPROGRAMMIMG Trans. Control Module Not Possible (24 01 99)

Publication date: 1999-05-01
Reference number: 24 01 99

REPROGRAMMIMG TRANS. CONTROL MODULE NOT POSSIBLE

REPROGRAMMIMG TRANS. CONTROL MODULE NOT POSSIBLE

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 24 01 99, Date of Issue:  May, 1999

REPROGRAMMING OF TRANS. CONTROL MODULE MAY NOT BE POSSIBLE

Model(s): BMW E38 - 740i/iLA with M62 engine produced as of 9/98

BMW E39 - 540iA/iTA with M62 engine produced as of 9/98

Group: 24 - Automatic Transmission

Bulletin No.: 24 01 99

Date: May, 1999

SITUATION

Reprogramming procedure can not be performed and the following error message is displayed:

"ME 7.2 - Programming cannot be performed correctly! Test code 002400 Repeat programming if necessary."

CAUSE

DSC 3 control module is disturbing the communication path between the DIS/MoDiC and the DME and/or EGS modules.

CORRECTION

The power supply to the DSC 3 module must be removed prior to beginning the programming operation.

Remove the following fuse(s) which supply power to the module:

POWER SUPPLY FUSES

Model Fuse Location
E38 - 740 17 Engine Compartment
E39 - 540i/iA/iTA 17, 31 Glove Box
E39 - 528i/iA/iTA 17, 31 Glove Box

WARRANTY INFORMATION

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