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Power Consuming Systems - Temporarily Inoperative

GROUP 61
General Electrical Systems

Bulletin Number
61 10 98

Woodcliff Lake, NJ
November 1998
Product Engineering

SUBJECT:
Power Consumers Temporarily Inoperative

MODEL:
E38 (7 Series), E39 (5 Series) Vehicles produced before 9/97

SITUATION:
Various power consumers, including power windows, sunroof, and rear screen heating may be inoperative.

The condition only occurs during engine cranking, and does not occur while driving.

All systems function normally after cycling the ignition key.

Cause:
Power consumers are deactivated via the K-bus during the starting procedure. Occasionally, individual power consumers may not be reactivated after the starting process has been completed.

Correction:
In case of customer complaint, install a General Module SW2.0 or higher, located behind the glove box.





Parts Information:





Warranty Information:
Parts and labor are reimbursable under the terms of the BMW New Car Limited Warranty of 4 years / 50,000 miles.

Note:
The following explanations will spell out the correct use of the work times.

Main Work:
Use this labor operation number when the only repair performed is the listed warranty repair.

OR

+Associated Work:
Use this labor operation number when other repairs or services are performed along with the listed warranty repair.

Under no circumstances should both labor operation numbers be claimed. Attempts to claim both times will result in an unnecessary delay in claim processing and payment.