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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW1987L7 (E23) L6-3430CC 3.4L SOHC (M30)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSALL TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSUPDATED MODIC(R) SOFTWARE - P9.0 PROGRAMMINGOVERVIEW
1987 BMW L7 (E23) L6-3430cc 3.4L SOHC (M30)
Updated MoDic(R) Software - P9.0 Programming: Overview
1987 BMW L7 (E23) L6-3430cc 3.4L SOHC (M30)SECTION Overview
Group: 08
MODIC
Bulletin Number
08 04 96
Woodcliff Lake, NJ
February 1997
Product Engineering
This Service Information bulletin supersedes S.I. 08 04 96 dated January 1997 which should be removed and discarded from your S.I. binder.
*Changes to this revision are identified by a black bar and asterisks.*
SUBJECT:
Updated MODIC Software P9.0 Programming
MODEL:
ALL
Situation:
A revised and expanded version of the MODIC Programming Software has been
developed. With the release of P9.0 MODIC Software, Version P8.0 Programming Software has become invalid.
Program Highlights
^ *P9.0 does not include:
M44 DME programming special disc information (SI 12 15 96)
Continue to use the special diskette that was distributed with the above bulletin.*
^ MODIC Software version P9.0 contains a modified version M50 vanos/non-vanos program to address cold start complaints.
^ MODIC software version P9.0 (programming/encoding) will allow DME variant coding of the following engine control module versions: DME M1.1; M1.2; M1.3; M1.7, M1.7.2, M1.7.1.
^ MODIC software version P9.0 (programming/encoding) will allow DME programming of the following engine control module versions: DME M3.1; M3.3.1; M3.3; M5.2 (M73).
^ MODIC software version P9.0 (programming/encoding) will allow DME flash programming of the following engine control module versions.
Engine Control Model Engine
Module (DME)
M5.2 318,Z3 M44
M5.2 540i,740i,840i M62
MS41.1 328i,528i M52
MS41.2 M3 S52/B32
For complete flash programming details refer to service information 12 O5 96.
^ MODIC software version P9.0 (programming/encoding) will allow EGS flash programming of the following control module versions. The EGS flash programming procedure is identical in operation to DME flash programming
A5S 440Z/5HP 24
EGS Control Model From Production
Module Date
GS 8.55 840i 9/96
GS 8.55 740I 1/97
GS 8.55 540i 1/97
Parts Information
This diskette contains encoding and programming programs only. All diagnostic work should be done with the current diagnostic software.
Software Version 9.0 A/B
P/N 01 11 9 787 861
Introductory Price = $83.00
Any defective diskettes should be returned to BMW NA via the BMW Tool Warranty. Details of the program can be found in your Parts Information Binder under bulletin 1-24 dated 4/95.
This software will be sent out via the Automatic Tool Shipment Program. Additional copies may be purchased through your Parts Distribution Center.
MODIC
Bulletin Number
08 04 96
Woodcliff Lake, NJ
February 1997
Product Engineering
This Service Information bulletin supersedes S.I. 08 04 96 dated January 1997 which should be removed and discarded from your S.I. binder.
*Changes to this revision are identified by a black bar and asterisks.*
SUBJECT:
Updated MODIC Software P9.0 Programming
MODEL:
ALL
Situation:
A revised and expanded version of the MODIC Programming Software has been
developed. With the release of P9.0 MODIC Software, Version P8.0 Programming Software has become invalid.
Program Highlights
^ *P9.0 does not include:
M44 DME programming special disc information (SI 12 15 96)
Continue to use the special diskette that was distributed with the above bulletin.*
^ MODIC Software version P9.0 contains a modified version M50 vanos/non-vanos program to address cold start complaints.
^ MODIC software version P9.0 (programming/encoding) will allow DME variant coding of the following engine control module versions: DME M1.1; M1.2; M1.3; M1.7, M1.7.2, M1.7.1.
^ MODIC software version P9.0 (programming/encoding) will allow DME programming of the following engine control module versions: DME M3.1; M3.3.1; M3.3; M5.2 (M73).
^ MODIC software version P9.0 (programming/encoding) will allow DME flash programming of the following engine control module versions.
Engine Control Model Engine
Module (DME)
M5.2 318,Z3 M44
M5.2 540i,740i,840i M62
MS41.1 328i,528i M52
MS41.2 M3 S52/B32
For complete flash programming details refer to service information 12 O5 96.
^ MODIC software version P9.0 (programming/encoding) will allow EGS flash programming of the following control module versions. The EGS flash programming procedure is identical in operation to DME flash programming
A5S 440Z/5HP 24
EGS Control Model From Production
Module Date
GS 8.55 840i 9/96
GS 8.55 740I 1/97
GS 8.55 540i 1/97
Parts Information
This diskette contains encoding and programming programs only. All diagnostic work should be done with the current diagnostic software.
Software Version 9.0 A/B
P/N 01 11 9 787 861
Introductory Price = $83.00
Any defective diskettes should be returned to BMW NA via the BMW Tool Warranty. Details of the program can be found in your Parts Information Binder under bulletin 1-24 dated 4/95.
This software will be sent out via the Automatic Tool Shipment Program. Additional copies may be purchased through your Parts Distribution Center.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.