Warranty Information: For information only.2000 BMW 328i (E46) Technical Service Bulletin # 840499 Date: 990801
GPS - Satellite Timer Reset Information
GROUP 84
Phone, Navigation System
Bulletin Number
84 04 99
Woodcliff Lake, NJ
August 1999
Product Engineering
SUBJECT:
Navigation Satellite Timer Reset on August 22, 1999
406
MODEL:
All with GPS
Situation:
Customers may complain of inaccuracies when using their BMW navigation system on August 22, 1999.
Cause:
The navigation (GPS) satellites will reset their internal timer/counter.
Correction:
On a customer complaint basis, explained this situation tot he customer. No diagnosis or parts replacement is required. The BMW navigation
systems uses various inputs to maintain the vehicle location. During the reset, the communication between the satellite and the vehicle will be lost
(similar to driving in a tunnel or under tress.) The BMW navigation system will then automatically establish communications with the satellites. This
process will last approximately 13 - 25 minutes.
