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Interior - Steering Wheel/Seat Adjustment Diagnostics
2008 BMW M5 (E60) V10-5.0L (S85)SECTION Interior - Steering Wheel/Seat Adjustment Diagnostics
SI B 61 11 08
General Electrical Systems
June 2009
Technical Service
This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B61 11 08 dated November 2008.
[NEW] designates changes to this revision
SUBJECT
Steering Wheel or Seat Adjustment Inoperative
MODEL
E60, E61 (5 Series)
Vehicles produced from 3/2007 up to February 29, 2008
SITUATION
Steering wheel adjustment or seat adjustment is inoperative.
CAUSE
Center console switch center (SZM)
[NEW] CORRECTION
The problem has been integrated into ISTA diagnostics. Using the latest ISTA version, select "Information search/Function structure/Chassis/Steering/Electric steering column adjustment". Then
press "Start search" and select the test plan W5210_WAS5.
[NEW] WARRANTY INFORMATION
For information only
Disclaimer
General Electrical Systems
June 2009
Technical Service
This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B61 11 08 dated November 2008.
[NEW] designates changes to this revision
SUBJECT
Steering Wheel or Seat Adjustment Inoperative
MODEL
E60, E61 (5 Series)
Vehicles produced from 3/2007 up to February 29, 2008
SITUATION
Steering wheel adjustment or seat adjustment is inoperative.
CAUSE
Center console switch center (SZM)
[NEW] CORRECTION
The problem has been integrated into ISTA diagnostics. Using the latest ISTA version, select "Information search/Function structure/Chassis/Steering/Electric steering column adjustment". Then
press "Start search" and select the test plan W5210_WAS5.
[NEW] WARRANTY INFORMATION
For information only
Disclaimer
RENDER: 1.0x
NO RELATED
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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.