Outside Temperature Display Is Incorrect (62 03 09)

Publication date: 2010-08-19
Reference number: 62 03 09

OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY IS INCORRECT

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): SI B 62 03 09, Date of Issue: August 2010

BMW:	All current production vehicles
GROUP:	62 - Instruments

Superceded Bulletin(s): SI B62 03 09, Date of Issue: July 2009

NOTE: This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B62 03 09 dated July 2009.

Outside Temperature Display Is Incorrect

The outside temperature displayed in the instrument cluster is different from the known correct ambient temperature.

The noted situation is typically one of the following:

Temperature displayed is intermittently too high or low when the vehicle is stationary or shortly after start-up.
Temperature displayed is intermittently or permanently too high , showing a value of +122°F.
Temperature displayed is intermittently or permanently too low , showing a value of -40°F.
Temperature displayed is permanently too low , but not stuck on one value, during all vehicle operating conditions.
Temperature displayed is permanently too high , but not stuck on one value, during all vehicle operating conditions.

The problem has been integrated into ISTA diagnostics. Follow the diagnosis test plan, using the latest ISTA version.

In "Guided troubleshooting", select the "Fault pattern" tab.
Select "02 Display, information, communication / 0207 Instrument cluster".
Select "Accept fault pattern / Calculate test plan" and this will bring up a list of test plans.
Select the test plan "Outside temperature sensor".

For information only.