Engine Controls - SMG Fault Code 5101 Set

SI B 23 01 06
Manual Transmission

February 2006
Technical Service

This Service Information bulletin supersedes S.I. B23 01 06 dated January 2006.

[NEW] designates changes to this revision

SUBJECT
SMG III: Fault Code 5101 Analyze Hydraulic Sensor

MODEL
E60 M5

SITUATION
While driving, the SMG control unit may intermittently switch to the emergency program. The SMG module has Fault Code 5101 (Hex) Analyze hydraulic sensor and the environmental condition: Hydraulic pressure sensor earth cable broken stored in memory.

CAUSE
SMG III module software diagnostics is too sensitive.

PROCEDURE
Perform "Short Test" and clear faults.

Do Not Replace Any Parts!

[NEW] Update the complete vehicle per SI B09 05 01 (Coding, Individualization, Programming) Procedure B using Progman 20.01.00 (Target Data Status E060-05-12-510), or higher.

WARRANTY
For the appropriate labor operations please refer to the KSD system.