Lighting - Interior Lights Inop After Vehicle Programmed

2008 BMW M5 (E60) V10-5.0L (S85)SECTION Lighting - Interior Lights Inop After Vehicle Programmed
SI B 63 02 09
Lights

May 2009
Technical Service

SUBJECT
Interior Lights Inoperative, FC A411

MODEL
E60 (5 Series)

E61 (5 Series Sports Wagon)

SITUATION
After programming to integration level E060-08-09-515 or later, one or more of the following interior lights may no longer operate: vanity lights, reading lights, glove compartment lights and luggage compartment lights. A vehicle test shows that fault code A411 (short circuit_VA) is stored in the Body Basic Module (KBM).

CAUSE
Body Basic Module (KBM)

CORRECTION:
Do not replace parts.

Work through the test plan using ISTA D2.13.0 or later. The required test pan can be accessed as follows:

"Service Function", using the path "Service functions / Body / Body basic module / Front axle calibration Body Basic Module / ABL B6100_KBMKAL";

or

"Symptom path" using the selection "Assisted Troubleshooting / System oriented / 6300 Lights / 630031 Interior lighting failed after programming / ABL B6100_KBMKAL".





WARRANTY INFORMATION
Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty.





Disclaimer
RENDER: 1.0x

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