DISCLAIMER2000 BMW 528i (E39) 2000 BMW 528i (E39) 2000 BMW 528i (E39) Technical Service Bulletin # 841400 Date: 010501

Cell Phone, CPT 7000 - Discharged Vehicle Battery

GROUP 84

Phone, Navigation Systems

84 14 00

Woodcliff Lake, NJ

May 2001

Service Engineering

This Service Information bulletin supersedes S.I. 84 14 00 dated December 2000.

SUBJECT

E38, E39, E53, E52 with CPT 7000 Phone; Vehicle Battery Discharged

MODEL

E38 (7 Series), E39 (5 Series), E53 (X5), E52 (Z8)

with BMW CPT 7000 Phone and Compensator

SITUATION

The Compensator can intermittently stay active with approximately 420 mA of current draw on some vehicles equipped with a BMW Digital CPT

7000 Phone (with a Compensator), after the ignition is turned OFF. This can result in a discharged battery when the vehicle is parked for an

extended period of time (overnight).

CAUSE

CPT 7000 Phone does not provide sufficient electrical load to turn off the compensator.

CORRECTION

On a customer complaint basis;

1. Make sure that CPT 7000 phone handset is connected to the vehicle.

2. On the affected vehicle perform closed circuit current measurement using adapter 61 2 300 (PN 90 88 6 612 300). For detailed procedure refer

to Service Information Bulletin 61 08 00 from 08/00 ("Closed Circuit Current Measurement").

3. If a constant current draw of approximately 400 mA is detected after vehicle goes into the "sleep mode", disconnect phone Compensator at

connection X1765 (black, 3-pin). (Compensator is located: in the left rear trunk corner on E38/E39/E53 vehicles, or behind the driver's seat in

the CD changer storage box in E52 vehicles).

4. If the current draw is reduced to the acceptable level (between 30 and 50 mA), after X1765 is disconnected then install the "Compensator

adapter harness" (PN 84 11 0 138 904) between the connector X1765 and compensator.

PARTS INFORMATION

WARRANTY INFORMATION

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

2000 BMW 528i (E39) 2000 BMW 528i (E39) 2000 BMW 528i (E39) Technical Service Bulletin # 110600 Date: 010501

Engine - New Oil Filter Element

GROUP 11

Engine

11 06 00

Woodcliff Lake, NJ

Service Engineering

May 2001

This Service Information bulletins supersedes S.I. 11 06 00 dated October 2000.

SUBJECT

New Oil Filter Element

MODEL

All with M52TU, M54, M62 and M73 engine

SITUATION

A new oil filter element has been developed and must be used on all BMW models with extended service intervals (approximately 15,000 miles)

whenever an oil service is performed.

The new oil filter element incorporates improved filter paper, which prevents filter deterioration caused by high engine oil temperatures over

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extended time.

The new oil filter element was phased into production on M54 powered vehicles in 9/00 and on all M62 and M73 powered vehicles in 7/00.

DISCLAIMER2000 BMW 528i (E39) 2000 BMW 528i (E39) 2000 BMW 528i (E39) Technical Service Bulletin # 720900 Date: 010501

SRS - MIL ON/Fault Codes 16/17 Stored

GROUP 72

Safety Restraint Systems

72 09 00

Woodcliff Lake, NJ

May 2001

Service Engineering

This Service Information bulletin supersedes S.I. 72 09 0O dated September 2000.

SUBJECT

Sensors for Side Airbags, MRS 3 Fault Codes 16/17 on E38, E39 and E53 Vehicles

MODEL

E38, E39 - produced from 3/99 up to 4/00

E53 - produced up to 4/00

SITUATION

The SRS airbag warning light stays illuminated, and fault codes 16 or 17 - "Sensor for side airbag, Coding data do not correspond to equipment.

Currently not present" are stored in the Airbag Control Module memory.

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CAUSE:

Communication between the MRS 3 module and the satellite sensor has been disturbed by electromagnetic interference in the vehicle's electrical

system.

CORRECTION:

In case of a customer complaint, use DIS/MoDiC tester to diagnose the MRS 3 system. If the SRS fault code description stored in the control module

exactly matches the faults listed above, then proceed as follows:

1. Utilizing the "Control Unit Identification" function of DIS/MoDiC, check the software version of the airbag control unit. If the airbag software

version V 2.5 is installed, then the airbag control module must be replaced with the improved unit (PN 65 776 900 727 - software version V

2.6 or higher). Refer to "PROCEDURE I" for replacement instruction.

2. If an airbag control module with software version V 2.6 (or higher) is already installed in the vehicle, then replace the affected side satellite

sensor (PN 65 77 6 900 728). Refer to "PROCEDURE II" for replacement instruction.

PROCEDURE I

1. The MRS control module is located on top of the transmission tunnel, under the rear section of the center console.

DO NOT remove the old control unit at this time.

2. Connect diagnostic connector to the vehicle. CD 25.0 (or higher) should be loaded into DIS/MoDiC tester.

3. Turn the key on (KL15).

4. Select "Coding/Program."

5. Select "3. ZCS Coding". Scroll right >.

6. "Coding by means of central coding code (ZCS) Version C25.0" is displayed. Scroll right >.

7. "ZCS encoding can be overwritten by the modifications made by the CAR/KEY MEMORY program. They can be reset if necessary" is

displayed. Scroll right >.

8. Select the engineering series. Scroll right >.

9. Select "1. Recoding". Scroll right >.

10. Select "19. AIRBAG". Scroll right >.

11. Select "1. Replace control unit". Scroll right >.

12. "First read data out of faulty control unit and save. Then transfer data to new control unit and code control unit" is displayed. Scroll right >.

13. Select "1. Read data out of faulty control unit". Scroll right >.

14. "Is a faulty ABG control unit still fitted in the vehicle?" is displayed. Select "YES".

15. "Turn on ignition! Start reading the data" is displayed. Select "YES".

16. "Install new control unit. Then transfer data to new control unit and recode control unit. The data is stored in the tester" is displayed. Scroll

left <

17. Turn the ignition OFF. Disconnect battery. Replace the original MRS Control Module with the improved one (P/N 65 77 6 900 727 version

V2.6, or higher).

Refer to repair instruction 65 77 518 for removal and installation procedure.

Reconnect battery, turn ignition ON.

18. Select "2. Transfer data to new control unit and code control unit" is displayed. Scroll right >.

19. "Enter the last 7 places of the chassis number" is displayed. Scroll right >.

20. After entering the last 7 digits of the VIN, "Confirm input/identification" is displayed. Select "YES".

21. "Install control unit, turn on ignition" is displayed. Scroll right >.

22. "Transfer data to new control unit and start automatic coding?" is displayed. Select "YES".

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23. "AIRBAG automatic coding active! Please wait!" is displayed.

24. When coding is complete, "AIRBAG The central coding code has not been changed! Coding Complete! Turn ignition off. Wait 10 seconds.

Turn ignition on again and carry out the functional check" is displayed.

25. The MRS module coding is now complete.

PROCEDURE II

Refer to Repair Instruction 65 77 550 ("Removing and installing satellite sensor left or right side airbag") found in BMW TIS.

PARTS INFORMATION

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WARRANTY INFORMATION

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

The TCU will be reprogrammed and returned on the day of receipt.2000 BMW 528i (E39) 2000 BMW 528i (E39) 2000 BMW 528i (E39) Technical Service Bulletin # 721000 Date: 010501

SRS - Warning Light ON/Fault Code 01/OD Set

GROUP 72

Safety Restraint Systems

72 10 00

Woodcliff Lake, NJ

May 2001

Service Engineering

SUBJECT

MRS 3 Airbag Fault Code 01/0D

MODEL

E38, E39 manufactured from 09/99 up to 05/00

SITUATION

The SRS airbag warning light stays illuminated and fault codes 01 ("Airbag, driver"), or 0D ("Airbag, driver stage 2") - "Resistance too high" are

stored in the Airbag Control Module memory.

CAUSE

Resistance fluctuation at the 6-pin connector (X01093), between driver's airbag generators and steering wheel slip ring.

CORRECTION

On a customer complaint basis only, perform diagnosis utilizing DIS or MoDiC and work through the corresponding test modules.

If the above mentioned fault codes are stored in the MRS3 module, then replace the driver airbag.

For airbag removal instruction refer to RA 32 34 020, which can be found in the Technical Information System (TIS).

PARTS INFORMATION

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WARRANTY INFORMATION

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

2000 BMW 528i (E39) 2000 BMW 528i (E39) 2000 BMW 528i (E39) Technical Service Bulletin # 840401 Date: 010501

Battery - Disconnecting Procedure With MK3 Nav System

GROUP 84

Phone, Navigation Systems

84 04 01

Woodcliff Lake, NJ

May 2001

Service Engineering

SUBJECT

Battery Disconnecting Procedure on Vehicles with MK3 Nav System

MODEL

E38, E39 with Nav from 09/00

E52, E53 with Nav from 10/00

E46 with Nav from 06/00

SITUATION

The MK3 Navigation computer powers down in approximately 60 seconds after the ignition has been turned OFF (red LED on the computer goes

OFF).

If the power supply to the MK3 unit is interrupted (by removing/disconnecting the computer from the vehicle, or by disconnecting the vehicle's

battery) in the time period of 55 to 57 seconds after the ignition has been turned OFF, the power-down procedure ("erase and save data in Non

Volatile RAM") can be corrupted. This will result in a total failure of the MK3 computer (red LED off, CD eject function inoperative, board monitor

screen permanently blank, and no sound from the audio system). In such a case, the navigation computer has to be replaced.

CORRECTION

On vehicles with MK3 navigation system, prior to disconnecting the battery or removing (disconnecting) the Nav computer, make sure the MK3 Nav

computer is in the power-down mode (red LED on the unit is OFF).

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Damaged MK3 Nav computers caused by not following the required power-down procedure are not considered defective and are not warranty

Disclaimer2000 BMW 328i (E46) Technical Service Bulletin # 110600 Date: 010501

Disclaimer2000 BMW 328i (E46) Technical Service Bulletin # 110600 Date: 010501

Engine - New Oil Filter Element

GROUP 11

Engine

11 06 00

Woodcliff Lake, NJ

Service Engineering

May 2001

This Service Information bulletins supersedes S.I. 11 06 00 dated October 2000.

SUBJECT

New Oil Filter Element

MODEL

All with M52TU, M54, M62 and M73 engine

SITUATION

A new oil filter element has been developed and must be used on all BMW models with extended service intervals (approximately 15,000 miles)

whenever an oil service is performed.

The new oil filter element incorporates improved filter paper, which prevents filter deterioration caused by high engine oil temperatures over

extended time.

The new oil filter element was phased into production on M54 powered vehicles in 9/00 and on all M62 and M73 powered vehicles in 7/00.

2000 BMW 328i (E46) Technical Service Bulletin # 840401 Date: 010501

2000 BMW 328i (E46) Technical Service Bulletin # 840401 Date: 010501

Battery - Disconnecting Procedure With MK3 Nav System

GROUP 84

Phone, Navigation Systems

84 04 01

Woodcliff Lake, NJ

May 2001

Service Engineering

SUBJECT

Battery Disconnecting Procedure on Vehicles with MK3 Nav System

MODEL

E38, E39 with Nav from 09/00

188

E52, E53 with Nav from 10/00

E46 with Nav from 06/00

SITUATION

The MK3 Navigation computer powers down in approximately 60 seconds after the ignition has been turned OFF (red LED on the computer goes

OFF).

If the power supply to the MK3 unit is interrupted (by removing/disconnecting the computer from the vehicle, or by disconnecting the vehicle's

battery) in the time period of 55 to 57 seconds after the ignition has been turned OFF, the power-down procedure ("erase and save data in Non

Volatile RAM") can be corrupted. This will result in a total failure of the MK3 computer (red LED off, CD eject function inoperative, board monitor

screen permanently blank, and no sound from the audio system). In such a case, the navigation computer has to be replaced.

CORRECTION

On vehicles with MK3 navigation system, prior to disconnecting the battery or removing (disconnecting) the Nav computer, make sure the MK3 Nav

computer is in the power-down mode (red LED on the unit is OFF).

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Damaged MK3 Nav computers caused by not following the required power-down procedure are not considered defective and are not warranty