Dynamic Stability Control Unit (DSC) Aborted When Programming Vehicle (34 05 14)

Publication date: 2014-12-01
Reference number: 34 05 14

DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL UNIT (DSC) ABORTED WHEN PROGRAMMING VEHICLE

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): SI B34 05 14, Date of Issue: December 2014

BMW:	F01 (7 Series Sedan); F02 (7 Series Sedan); F06 (6 Series Gran Coupe); F07 (5 Series Gran Turismo); F10 (5 Series Sedan); F12 (6 Series Convertible); F13 (6 Series Coupe); F15 (X5)
GROUP:	Brakes

SUBJECT

Dynamic Stability Control Unit (DSC) Aborted when Programming Vehicle

SITUATION

If termination of vehicle programming occurs due to:

Undervoltage (when the vehicle is connected to an approved battery charger/power supply)
Lost connection to the server
Termination by the control module
Termination by ISTA/P
ICOM connector removed/falls out

Then the DSC module may no longer communicate when connected to ISTA/D or ISTA/P. As a result, the DSC module cannot be reprogrammed.

CAUSE

DSC software

CORRECTION

Perform the DSC module reset:

Disconnect the DSC control module from the power supply (remove the DSC module connector).
Disconnect the battery charger and battery.
Wait at least 5 minutes.
Reconnect the DSC control module.
Connect the battery and charger.

It should now be possible to diagnose the DSC control module again. A new programming session can now be performed.

In some cases, this will not be successful and a replacement DSC module is required.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Programming termination reasons A through D only:

Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle/SAV Limited Warranty.

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

Defect Code:

Refer to KSD2

Claim with the defect code that applies to the previous work that required vehicle Programming and Encoding.

Additional Work: Performing the procedure as outlined in the correction section

Labor Operation:	Labor Allowance:	Description:
34 50 003	4 FRU	Work time for disconnecting and reconnecting the DSC control module from the power supply (remove and reinstall the DSC module connector)
And:
61 20 900	Refer to KSD2	Disconnect and reconnecting battery negative cable

Even though work time labor operation code 34 50 003 ends in "003," it is not considered a Main labor operation. Also, since the "work time" FRU allowance to be claimed is specified, a separate punch time is not required.

Refer to KSD2 for the corresponding flat rate unit (FRU) allowance. Enter the Chassis Number, which consists of the last 7 digits of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Click on the "Search" button, and then enter the applicable flat rate labor operation in the FR code field.