Check Control Faul System - Erroneous Displays
Group 62Instruments
Bulletin Number
62 06 92 (3645)
Woodcliff Lake, NJ
September 1993
Product Engineering
This Service Information bulletin supersedes S.I. 62 06 92 (3645) dated December 1992. It incorporates new information concerning production dates of the affected parts. Shaded areas indicate new information.
Please remove and discard S.I. 62 06 92 dated December 1992 from your S.I. binder.
SUBJECT:
Erroneous Check Control Fault Displays
MODELS:
7 Series (E32), 5 Series (E34)
Sporadic Check Control fault displays may be encountered when no actual fault exists in the peripheral systems. These displays consist of:
"Brake Light"
"Tail Light"
"Lic Plate Light"
Cause:
Electromagnetic interference in the [1][2]Lamp Control Module (LKM).
Correction:
Replace the [1][2]Lamp Control Module (LKM) with one bearing a production date of week 15/93 or later.
Date codes for the [1][2]Lamp Control Module (part numbers 61 35 8 350 344 and 61 35 8 351 297) vary by manufacturer. See illustration.
Additionally, there will be a distinguishing mark added to the LKM for a short transition period. These marks consist of an "E" printed to the right of the module identification for modules manufactured by Draexlmeier (e.g., LKM-L US E), or a green dot to the left of the label for modules manufactured by Loewe.
Parts Information:
Part numbers for the LKM remain unchanged. Only LKMs manufactured week 15/93 and later are stocked.
Warranty Information:
Parts and labor are reimbursable under the terms of the applicable BMW
New Car Limited Warranty.
Defect Code: 61 35 28 12 00
Labor Operation: 61 31 465
Labor Allowance: As per Flat Rate Manual appropriate to the model being repaired.