Lighting - Rear Lamp Bulb Failure/'Bulb Out' Lamp ON

SI B63 02 08
Lights

December 2010
Technical Service

This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B63 02 08 dated October 2010.

[NEW] designates changes to this revision

SUBJECT
Rear Bulb Failure

MODEL
E92 (3 Series Coupe) vehicles produced up to May 30, 2009

SITUATION

The "bulb out" warning shows in the instrument cluster. Diagnosis shows a fault for the rear lamp.

CAUSE

The "bulb out" can be displayed for 2 possible causes:

^ Poor fit between the bulb and bulb holder (old design bulb holder)

^ Bulb failure caused by vibration (new design bulb holder)

[NEW] INFORMATION

The problem has been integrated into ISTA diagnostics. Follow the diagnosis test plan using the latest ISTA version. Depending on which Footwell Module (FRM) is installed in the vehicle, either test plan ABL 6300_87012 (FRM__87) or ABL 6300_70012 (FRM_70) will be generated automatically, based on the stored faults in the FRM.

CORRECTION

Refer to ISTA diagnosis for the required repair procedure.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Refer to the KSD2 to code the repair performed as prescribed by ISTA diagnosis results and the Warranty Policy and Procedures Manual for specific warranty coverage