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Service Information - Updated TIS Software

Bulletin #: IDC 1017/95-J

Date: June 1995

Section: 7

System: DIS/TIS

Version: 3/95

Model: All

Control Module: N/A

Subject:
Updated TIS Software. This IDC supersedes IDC 025/95-7 dated March 1995.

Situation:
The updated CD now contains:

^ Service Information bulletins for all models from 1988, plus all recall information.

^ Technical Data and Tightening Torques from 1988 for E31, E32, E34, E36 and E38.

^ Repair Manual, Tightening Torques and Technical data for the M52 engine.

^ This CD has a version date of 3/95. This means that all Service Informations up to and including 2/95 (release date) are on this CD. Also, some, but not all of the 3/95 Service Informations have been included. Please note that the date that can be retrieved under "TIS administration" is not the version number. Please ignore this number.

Distribution of TIS Version 3/95 is through the Automatic Tool Shipment Program.

TIS CD
P/N 01 57 9 788 177
Price = Free of Charge to DIS Users

LOADING INSTRUCTIONS FOR TIS

Note:
Loading time takes approximately 1.75 hours.

1. Select "Administration" at the main menu.

2. Highlight the TIS drive.

3. Press "Deactivate CD-ROM."

4. Remove TIS carrier.

5. Replace 11/94 TIS CD with new 3195 TIS CD. Only handle the sides of the CD.

6. Replace TIS carrier in the drive.

7. Highlight TIS drive (screen will say "Not Active").

8. Select "Activate CD-ROM."

9. Select "OK."

10. Select "OK" at the TIS installation completion screen.

11. Switch the DIS monitor power switch off when the cursor appears.

12. Press the monitor switch again to reboot the system when the DIS is powered down.

PROPER CARE AND FEEDING OF CDs

1. Never handle a CD by the top or bottom; only touch the edges.

2. Do not affix paper or tape, and avoid scratching either side of the disc.

3. The disc revolves at high speed within the CD changer, so defective (cracked or badly bent) discs should not be used.

4. Dust and/or finger smudges will have no direct effect on the signal recorded on the disc, but dirt can decrease the amount of light reflected from the recorded surface, thus affecting quality. If the disc should become soiled, gently wipe the surface with a soft lint-free cloth, wiping from the center of the disc to the edge.

5. Do not use record cleaning sprays or anti-static agents. Such volatile chemicals as benzene and thinner can damage the surface of the disc and should not be used.

6. As with traditional audio records, compact discs are made of plastic. To avoid warping, keep the discs in their cases and do not store them in places exposed to direct sunlight.

CD Return Procedure

As agreed in your DIS USE AGREEMENT and defined in the "General Terms of License Agreement for BMW EPC/TIS" under section 6 (Property rights of the data carrier), whenever the licensee receives a new version of the product on a data carrier (CD), he shall return the data carrier (CD) used previously to the provider.

BMW will add a core charge to each CD after the initial shipment of CDs to your dealership has been completed. There will be three types of CDs:

- EPC
- TIS
- DIS

After initial shipments are completed, additional quantities of CDs must be requested in writing from BMW NA's Parts Technical Group. These will also be sent out without a core charge on the initial shipment. Thereafter, any new CDs which replace your existing CDs will have a core charge of $300.00 each. These will be credited to you upon your return of the earlier version CD of the same part number.

In order for you to determine which return part number to use, below is a list of cores:

- P/N 86 00 0 000 043 EPC

- P/N 86 00 0 000 045 TIS

- P/N 86 00 0 000 046 DIS

All returns of CDs will be sent to USCO; please refer to Parts Bulletin I-33 for complete details.