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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW2006330CI COUPE (E46) L6-3.0L (M54)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSALL TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSBMW ASSIST(R) - SYSTEM INACTIVE MESSAGE IS DISPLAYED
2006 BMW 330Ci Coupe (E46) L6-3.0L (M54)
BMW Assist(R) - System Inactive Message is Displayed
2006 BMW 330Ci Coupe (E46) L6-3.0L (M54)SECTION BMW Assist(R) - System Inactive Message is Displayed
SI B 84 27 06
Communication Systems
July 2008
Technical Service
This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI 84 27 06 dated May 2008.
[NEW] designates changes to this revision
SUBJECT
BMW Assist Inactive Warning Message Displayed
MODEL
E46 (3 Series) from 9/03 to 2/06 production with Premium Package (ZPP) or BMW Assist (SA 639)
E53 (X5) from 10/03 to 2/06 production with Premium Package (ZPP) or BMW Assist (SA 639)
E60, E61 (5 Series) from 7/03 to 2/06 production
E63, E64 (6 Series) from 11/03 to 2/06 production
E65, E66 (7 Series) from 3/05 to 3/06 production
E83 (X3) from 9/03 to 2/06 production with Premium Package (ZPP) or BMW Assist (SA 639)
E85 (Z4) from 10/03 to 2/06 production with Premium Package (ZPP) or BMW Assist (SA 639)
E90, E91 (3 Series) from 3/05 to 2/06 production with Premium Package (ZPP) or BMW Assist (SA 639)
SITUATION
^ A message, "BMW Assist Inactive", is displayed on the Central Information Display (CID), on the Control Display (CD), on the radio, or as a check control message.
^ The customer was sent a letter stating that the vehicle was affected by Service Action 00 84 31 01 00 (SI B84 22 06 or B84 23 06).
CAUSE
The Non-Volatile Memory (NVM) within the Network Access Device (NAD) may have been corrupted.
PROCEDURE FOR E46, E53, E83 AND E85 VEHICLES:
Check the integrity of the NAD by using the procedure outlined in SI B84 24 06.
PROCEDURE FOR E60, E61, E63, E64, E65, E66, E90 AND E91 VEHICLES:
Check the integrity of the NAD by using the procedure outlined in SI B84 25 06.
WARRANTY INFORMATION FOR I/K-BUS VEHICLES
Disclaimer
Communication Systems
July 2008
Technical Service
This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI 84 27 06 dated May 2008.
[NEW] designates changes to this revision
SUBJECT
BMW Assist Inactive Warning Message Displayed
MODEL
E46 (3 Series) from 9/03 to 2/06 production with Premium Package (ZPP) or BMW Assist (SA 639)
E53 (X5) from 10/03 to 2/06 production with Premium Package (ZPP) or BMW Assist (SA 639)
E60, E61 (5 Series) from 7/03 to 2/06 production
E63, E64 (6 Series) from 11/03 to 2/06 production
E65, E66 (7 Series) from 3/05 to 3/06 production
E83 (X3) from 9/03 to 2/06 production with Premium Package (ZPP) or BMW Assist (SA 639)
E85 (Z4) from 10/03 to 2/06 production with Premium Package (ZPP) or BMW Assist (SA 639)
E90, E91 (3 Series) from 3/05 to 2/06 production with Premium Package (ZPP) or BMW Assist (SA 639)
SITUATION
^ A message, "BMW Assist Inactive", is displayed on the Central Information Display (CID), on the Control Display (CD), on the radio, or as a check control message.
^ The customer was sent a letter stating that the vehicle was affected by Service Action 00 84 31 01 00 (SI B84 22 06 or B84 23 06).
CAUSE
The Non-Volatile Memory (NVM) within the Network Access Device (NAD) may have been corrupted.
PROCEDURE FOR E46, E53, E83 AND E85 VEHICLES:
Check the integrity of the NAD by using the procedure outlined in SI B84 24 06.
PROCEDURE FOR E60, E61, E63, E64, E65, E66, E90 AND E91 VEHICLES:
Check the integrity of the NAD by using the procedure outlined in SI B84 25 06.
WARRANTY INFORMATION FOR I/K-BUS VEHICLES
Disclaimer
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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.