Instrument Cluster - Cannot Be Coded With MoDic

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Group 62
Instruments


Bulletin Number
62 15 91 (3452)


Woodcliff Lake, NJ
December 1991
Product Engineering


SUBJECT: Instrument Cluster Cannot Be Coded with MoDiC

MODELS: 3 Series (E36)


Situation: When attempting to code an Instrument Cluster (or other control units), the MoDiC may display the message "no coding data available for this control unit version".

Cause: Memory fault in the MoDiC.

Note: MoDiCs with serial numbers 1610 through 3574 only may be affected.

Correction: An update program is under development for the affected MoDiCs. This program will be addressed in a separate Service Information Bulletin.

Until this update is implemented, proceed as follows:

1. Connect the MoDiC to the vehicle on which the coding (or diagnosis) is to be performed.

2. Load the appropriate software into the MoDiC via the Service Test.

3. Perform coding (or diagnosis) on the vehicle, without disconnecting the MoDiC from the vehicle's electrical system after the loading procedure is completed.


If coding or diagnosis is not possible using this procedure, this could be due to one of the following causes:

- MoDiC is not loaded with correct coding or diagnosis diskette.

- A control unit is being coded for which coding data and diskette are not yet available.

- Operator error when using the MoDiC.


Warranty
Status: Information only.