Campaign - Radio Adapter Cable/Relay Installation: Overview
SI B65 13 06Sound System, Cruise, Alarms, Monitors
July 2006
Technical Service
PERFORM THE PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS SERVICE INFORMATION ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES THE NEXT TIME THEY ARE IN THE SHOP FOR MAINTENANCE OR REPAIRS, AND PRIOR TO RETAIL DELIVERY.
SUBJECT
Service Action: Retrofit an Adapter Cable with Relay for the Radio
MODEL
E85 (Z4)
SITUATION
The battery is discharged and it may no longer be possible to start the vehicle after one or two days. This fault always occurs if the ignition is switched off during a telephone call.
This Service Action corrects this issue with the installation of an adapter cable (with relay included) for the radio.
A copy of the customer notification letter is shown in this bulletin.
To minimize the customer's inconvenience caused by this Service Action, pick-up (and deliver after repair) the affected vehicle from the customer's home or provide appropriate alternative transportation.
Customers will be impressed when you return their cars cleaned inside and out and with a full tank of gas. Reimbursement information for the valet costs and vehicle fueling may be found in the Warranty portion of this bulletin.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
This Service Action involves E85 (Z4) produced from October 4, 2005 to March 29, 2006.
In order to determine if a specific vehicle is affected by this Service Action, it will be necessary to utilize the "Service Menu" of the DCS (Dealer Communication System). Based on the response of the system, either proceed with the corrective action or take no further action.
The Chassis Number Ranges shown are only for informational purposes and are not to be considered as the only deciding factor.
CAUSE
The vehicles concerned are unable to enter sleep mode due to a software error in the radio.
PROCEDURE
Retrofit an additional relay.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable; refer to RA 12 00... "Instructions for disconnecting and connecting the battery".
2. Remove the radio; refer to RA 65 11 080 "Removing and installing/replacing radio receiver".
3. Remove the blue connector retainer (1), refer to RA 61 13... "Socket housing (radio plug), Hybrid System MQS/MPQ"
4. Pull out the three wires of the factory radio wiring harness, refer to RA 61 13... "Socket housing (radio plug), Hybrid System MQS/MPQ":
Wire color - PIN #
white/brown - 10
brown (2) - 12
violet/white (3) - 16
5. Insert the four wires of the telephone adapter cable carefully into the socket housing of the factory radio connector.
Wire color - PIN #
white/brown (1) - 10
white/green (2) - 11
brown (3) - 12
violet/white (4) - 16
NOTE:
Make sure that the pins have snapped in properly (hearable and noticeable).
6. Refit the blue connector retainer.
7. Insert the cables of the factory radio wiring harness carefully into the socket housing of the supplied connector on the telephone adapter cable.
NOTE:
The wire colors of the factory radio wiring harness and the telephone adapter cable must match when connected.
8. Secure the connectors using the connector retainer.
9. Route the telephone adapter cable between the supporting bracket (1) and column (2) in such way that the clip can be affixed into the hole (see arrow).
NOTE:
Do not pinch the adapter cable when reinstalling the radio.
10. Reinstall any parts which have been removed.
11. Perform a function check.
PARTS INFORMATION
LABEL INSTRUCTIONS
This Service Action has been assigned code number 469. After the vehicle has been checked, and corrected if necessary, obtain a label (SD 92-295) and:
a. emboss your BMW dealer warranty number in the middle of the label (1);
b. punch out code number 469 printed on the label (2) and,
c. affix the label to the B pillar as shown.
If the vehicle already has a label from a previous Service Action/Recall Campaign, affix the new label next to the old one. Do not affix one label on top of another one because a number from an underlying label could appear in the punched-out hole of the new label.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Reimbursement for this Service Action will be via normal claim entry utilizing the information shown.
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