Service Action: Reprogram DME For Tank Venting Valve Operation (12 10 03)

SERVICE ACTION: REPROGRAM DME FOR TANK VENTING VALVE OPERATION

SERVICE CAMPAIGN BULLETIN

SUBJECT

Service Action: Reprogram DME for Tank Venting Valve Operation 

MODEL

All E85 (Z4) roadsters with 2.5 liter engines produced between 6/17/03 and 7/1/03

SITUATION

Due to the absence of a readiness code, the self-diagnosis of the tank venting valve (TEV) is not being completed successfully.

AFFECTED VEHICLES

This Service Action involves E85 (Z4) Roadster vehicles with the 2.5 liter engine, which were produced from 6/17/2003 through 7/1/2003.

In order to determine if a specific vehicle is affected by this Service Action, it will be necessary to utilize the "Service Menu" of the DCS (Dealer Communication System). Based on the response of the system, either proceed with the corrective action or take no further action.

The Chassis Number Ranges listed below are only for informational purposes and are not to be considered as the only deciding factor.

Model	Chassis Number Range
E85 Z4 roadster 2.5	LR65257 - LR65499
E85 Z4 roadster 2.5 Auto	LS46100 - LS46419

CORRECTION

On affected vehicles reprogram DME control module using DIS/GT1 loaded with CD35.0 (or higher) and CIP 9.2 or higher.

To reprogram DME control module:

1. Connect vehicle to BMW approved battery charger.
2. Connect DISplus/GT1 loaded with CD35.0 (or higher) and CIP 9.2 or (higher).
3. Select: BMW Coding/Programming 
4. Select: 8 E65/E66/E85/RR1 
5. Select: E8 
6. Select: Load Software 
7. Answer: NO  to the question: Has the control module been replaced? 
8. Select: DME 
9. Select: Program  and then: Update Software  submenu. The measure plan will be determined and then displayed (e.g. for M54 2.5 engine "the old programmed part number 7 529 359; the new programmed part number 7 536 818").

   Attention: 

   In some isolated cases, the measure plan will not be generated automatically. Message: Determine and enter 7-digit part number of fitted control module DME  will be displayed.

   When using CIP 9.2, enter: 7536818  (programmed DME number for Z4 2.5)

   Next, the message: Determine and enter 7-digit part number of fitted control module DME basic control module  will be displayed.

   When using CIP 9.2 enter: 7527072  (basic DME number for Z4 2.5).

   Follow the next steps of the programming process.

10. Select: Accept  , and then: Start  . Programming takes approximately 5 minutes.
11. Clear faults codes stored in the various control modules (DME, EGS, DSC) during the programming process.
12. After programming is completed, the final report is being displayed. Print the final report for your records.

LABEL INSTRUCTIONS

This Service Action has been assigned code number 373.  After the vehicle has been checked, and corrected if necessary, obtain a label (SD 92-215) and:

1. emboss your BMW dealer warranty number in the middle of the label (1);
2. punch out code number 373  printed on the label and,
3. affix the label to the B  pillar as shown.
   Fig 1: Service Action Label

   

If the vehicle already has a label from a previous Service Action/Recall Campaign, affix the new label next to the old one. Do not affix one label on top of another one because a number from an underlying label could appear in the punched-out hole of the new label.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Reimbursement for this Service Action will be via Campaign Entry.

Defect Code:  00 12 75 01 00