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2000 BMW 528i (E39) 2000 BMW 528i (E39) 2000 BMW 528i (E39) Technical Service Bulletin # 241000 Date: 001001


Engine Control Module - MS 43 Removal Precautions



Group 24



Automatic Transmission



Bulletin Number



24 10 00



Woodcliff Lake, NJ



October 2000



Service Engineering



This bulletin is also issued in Group 12 (Engine Electrical), S.I. 12 11 00, the contents of which are identical



SUBJECT



MS43 DME Removal Precautions - EGS Failure Avoidance



MODEL



All with MS43 control unit



SITUATION



The MS43 control module may stay "alive" after the key is off, due to the DM-TL test.



If the following procedure is not followed, irreparable damage to the EGS control module will occur



PROCEDURE



1. Always verify that the ignition key is in the "off" position before disconnecting the DME.



2. Allow, at least, 3 minutes to elapse, after the key was set to the "OFF" position before disconnecting the DME. This will allow for sufficient



time to complete the DM-TL test.



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