cobradav

I'va also attached a PDF that is easier to read.

SI B12 06 06
Engine Electrical Systems April 2006
Technical Service

PERFORM THE PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS SERVICE INFORMATION ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES BEFORE CUSTOMER DELIVERY OR THE NEXT TIME THEY ARE IN THE SHOP FOR MAINTENANCE OR REPAIRS.

SUBJECT
Voluntary Emissions Recall 06E-A01: N52 - Reprogramming Vehicle for OBD Diagnostic

MODEL
E90, E91 and E60, E61 with N52 produced up to 10/04/2005

SITUATION
The DME programming, as originally installed, may cause the OBD diagnostic not to detect potential malfunctions of various emission relevant sensors. As a result, in case of a sensor malfunction, a pending fault code will be erased rather then permanently stored in the DME memory. Consequently, the "Service Engine Soon" light will not illuminate.

In one case (P1030 Valvetronic position control), the diagnostic works correctly, but the scan tool cannot read out the fault code.

This diagnostic software error would not cause any drivability problems.

In order to remedy this situation, BMW is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Recall Campaign to reprogram the DME control module on all affected vehicles. With the completion of this campaign, the software in the E90, E91, E60, E61 vehicle's control units will be updated as described in SI B09 05 01 (Coding, Individualization, Programming) Procedure B.

A copy of the customer letter is attached.

AFFECTED VEHICLES
This Recall Campaign involves 325i/iA/xi/xiA/xiTA, 330i/iA/xi/xiA, 525i/iA/xi/xiA and 530i/iA/xi/xiA/xiTA vehicles with N52 engines which were produced up to 10/04/2005.

In order to determine if a specific vehicle is affected by this Recall Campaign, 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

325i
KR56053 ? KR59937

NH93005 ? NH93141

PS64040 ? PS64170

325iA
PT00048 ? PT02060

KR62113 ? KR66999

NK30024 ? NK31128

325xi
KT78014 ? KT78076

325xiA
KV00032 ? KV00478

325xiT
AV98013 ? AV98018

325xiTA
KW22040 ? KW22096

330i
AZ85053 ? AZ87580

PS05034 ? PS05101

330iA
KR72054 ? KR81997

KS31001 ? KS33204

PS10006 ? PS10211

330xi
KL59027 ? KL51130

300xiA
KV59027 ? KV59415

525i
B992033 - B992199

525iA
CK78008 ? CK86240

525xi
B999050 ? B999092

525xiA
CB86014 ? CB86997

CS34091 ? CS35760

530i
B996037 ? B996305

530iA
CM30011 ? CM38979

530xi
CC34005 ? CC34253

530xiA
CG65038 ? CG68274

530xiT
B799019 ? B799094

530xiTA
CN00039 ? CN02415

CORRECTION
Update and recode complete vehicle as per SI B09 05 01 (Coding, Individualization, Programming) Procedure B using Progman V21.00.01 (Target Data Status E060-06-03-510, and E89x-06-03-510), or higher.

LABEL INSTRUCTIONS


After the vehicle has been checked and corrected, obtain a label (SD 92-319) and with a ball point pen print your dealer code (5 digits) on the Recall Completion Label (see illustration). An initial quantity of 50 labels will be sent to all BMW automotive centers. Peel the label from its backing and affix it to the right (passenger) rear side of the hood in the engine compartment, close to windshield.



For California centers only: It is required by the California Code of Regulations that an executed orange "Vehicle Emission Recall - Proof of Correction" certificate (SD92-084, see illustration) be provided to each customer (for vehicles registered in the state of California) once the Recall on their vehicle has been completed.

Note: Additional labels can be ordered on line at BMW TIS.

WARRANTY INFORMATION
Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

Defect Code
00 12 19 02 00


Labor Operation:
00 56 774
Reimbursement via a different technical campaign

Labor Allowance:
1 FRU


Labor Operation:
00 56 128
Program/code control units

Labor Allowance:
12 FRU ? E90/91

13 FRU ? E60/61


Labor Operation:
00 56 129
Program/code control units including CAS

Labor Allowance:
13 FRU ? E90/91

14 FRU ? E60/61

Note 1: Should the vehicle be affected at the same time by another repair in which programming of control units is also required, programming may be claimed only once.

Note 2: In the case where Progman requires the replacement of control modules, or additional programming because certain control modules failed to program correctly, print out the Measures Plan and Status Report/Final Report as described in the Progman programming procedure (B09 05 01), and attach these reports to the RO in the vehicle file. The Defect Code, Labor Operation, and Labor Allowance for this additional work should be selected from the KSD.

REFUELING COST
BMW of North America, LLC will provide reimbursement to have the gas tank topped off once, as required, for each vehicle affected by this Recall Campaign. 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
BMW of North America, LLC, will provide reimbursement for vehicle valet services (pick up & delivery) for each vehicle affected by this Recall Campaign. Attach the appropriate receipt to the work order.

Defect Code
99 99 77 77 NA

Valet Service

Sublet: $25.00

Sublet code:
4
RENTAL VEHICLES
Retailers participating in the Retailer Administered Customer Assistance Program and the BMW Service Loaner Car Program may self-authorize claims for reimbursement of rental costs from independent rental agencies in certain situations. For more details refer to SI B01 07 03.

ATTACHMENTS
view PDF attachment B120606Customer_Letter.

amigo525

Thanks for the info

wowe

Thx man Is it just this Chassis Number that are affected? My car is build in first week of April 2005 and begins whith CM00 and not
530iA
CM30011 ? CM38979

ro11dice

sorry for the dumb question, but where can i find the chassis number? searched the FAQs but nothing came up. thanks.

my530i

Is this another kind of cheating from BMW? It's the same as M54 engine emission recall.
BMW wants to impress buyer at the test drive and then issue the recall.

aultimateE60

Thanks for the info, mine will be send to dealer on Mon

Bimmer06530i

Will this operation upgrade to the latest software level?

cobradav

Chassis number is the last 7 digits of your VIN. If you do not know your VIN, in teh US the VIN is seen from the looking thru the lower windshield area on drivers side. Not sure in ROW.

cobradav

Pretty cynical view of a good process. Dealer does not know of recall until it is issued. Now that it is issued and they know, they are now required to fix the car prior to delivery. The owner has no drivability issues if he has the problem. So the next time you are in for service - routine or otherwise - it will be fixed. What is your problem?

cobradav

Yes, per the instructions in the posted SIB, it calls for complete recoding.