Service Action 400 - Program Control Units To Activate Interior Sensor (65 03 04)

SERVICE ACTION 400 - PROGRAM CONTROL UNITS TO ACTIVATE INTERIOR SENSOR

SERVICE CAMPAIGN BULLETIN

SUBJECT

Service Action: Program Control Units to Activate Interior Sensor 

SITUATION

Certain vehicles were shipped from the factory with the interior motion sensor deactivated. This Service Action reactivates to interior motion sensor.

A copy of the customer notification letter is attached.

To minimize customer's inconvenience caused by this Service Action, pick-up (and deliver after repair) the affected vehicle from customer's home or provide appropriate alternative transportation  .

Customers will be impressed when you return their cars cleaned inside and out and with a full tank of gas. Reimbursement information for the vehicle fueling and valet costs may be found in the Warranty portion of this bulletin  .

AFFECTED VEHICLES

This Service Action involves E63 (6 Series) vehicles, which were produced from January 27, 2004 to February 11, 2004.

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
645CiA	B189890 - B190058
645Ci	B215108 - B15166

PROCEDURE

Using SSS loaded with CIP11.1 or later, perform programming and coding. (Refer to SI B09 05 01 - Coding, Individualization and Programming, Procedure B). Note that CIP will automatically reprogram all programmable control units that do not have the latest software.

LABEL INSTRUCTIONS

This Service Action has been assigned code number 400  After the vehicle has been checked, and corrected if necessary, obtain a label (SD 92-245) and:

1. emboss your BMW dealer warranty number in the middle of the label (1);
2. punch out code number 400 (2) 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 61 05 02 00

REFUELING COST (VEHICLE ALREADY DELIVERED TO CUSTOMER)

BMW of North America, LLC, will provide reimbursement to have the gas tank topped off once, as required, for each vehicle affected by this Service Action. Attach the appropriate receipt to the work order.

Defect Code:  85 99 00 66 NA - Refuel vehicle

Sublet:  Actual cost to top off the fuel tank

Sublet Code:  4

VALET COST (VEHICLE ALREADY DELIVERED TO CUSTOMER)

BMW of North America, LLC, will provide reimbursement for vehicle valet services (pick up & delivery) for each vehicle affected by this Service Action. Attach the appropriate receipt to the work order.

Defect Code:  99 99 77 77 NA - Valet Service

Sublet:  $25.00

Sublet Code:  4

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