Programming Procedures for "Customer Service Measures": Notes

2009 BMW 528xi StandardSECTION Notes
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Prior to any type of programming, make sure the DME fault memory is cleared and vehicle battery is connected to a BMW battery charger with stabalized 12.5V!

This procedure is for special program updates only. The software contains the update information that is added to the existing control module EPROM.

  1. Connect the DIS/MoDiC to the diagnostic connector. Turn the ignition switch ON.
  2. Select Coding and Programming from the DIS/MoDiC start screen or "Change" drop down menu.
  3. Select "3 DME Programming"  and press continue.
    Fig 1: View Of Programming Procedures For Customer Service Measures (1 Of 3)
    G03402969Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  4. Select "1 Determine Customer Service Measures"  and press the continue arrow.
  5. "Engine off, Ignition On".
    Fig 2: View Of Programming Procedures For Customer Service Measures (2 Of 3)
    G03402970Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  6. Press the "Yes" button to start automatic determination.
  7. The VIN is displayed. If the displayed VIN matches the vehicle press the "Yes" button. Press the "No" button if it does not match and enter the VIN manually then press the "Yes" button.
    Fig 3: View Of Programming Procedures For Customer Service Measures (3 Of 3)
    G03402971Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  8. If there are no service measures available for the control module the message "No customer service measures available for this control module"  will be displayed.

    If the software contains a service measure, select the number and press the enter button.

  9. The message ".... service measure was selected"  will display. Press the "Yes" button to start the update.
  10. When the update is complete the DIS/MoDiC will display "Service Measure update complete". 
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