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NHTSA ID Number: 10161588
Manufacturer Communication Number: M840918
Summary
TELEMATICS CONTROL UNIT ACTIVATION VIA DCSNET FOR MINI
ASSIST.
12 Affected Products
Vehicles
Starting Model Year 2019 equipped with Touchscreen Navigation Package (7GK) which includes options
SITUATION
A replacement telematics control unit no longer requires activation prior to installation and programming. .
INFORMATION
The following changes have taken place:
- The TCU Spare Parts Activation Application, available via DCSnet was discontinued as of May 6, 2019.
- Replacement telematics control units are being delivered activated from the supplier.
- The TCU – VIN relationship is done via ISTA system when the replacement unit is programmed and coded. Once completed, perform standard test steps for replacing the telematics control unit such as updating services and making a test call.
- Follow normal diagnostic procedure outlined in M84 08 18 in the event that ISTA is unable to:
- Establish a TCU – VIN relationship. This is evident if “Update services” is grayed out, cannot make a SOS call etc.
SEOCONTENT-START
SI M84 09 18
Communication Systems
May 2019
Technical Service
TELEMATICS CONTROL UNIT ACTIVATION VIA DCSNET FOR
MINI ASSIST
New information provided by this revision is preceded by this symbol .
This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI M84 09 18 dated August 2018.
What’s New:
•Situation: Deleted and added information about telematics unit activations
•Information: Added information about the changes made to the process
•Procedure: Deleted
•Attachment: Deleted
MODEL
F54 (Cooper, Cooper S,
JCW Clubman)
F55 (MINI Hardtop
4 Door)
F56 (MINI Hardtop
2 Door) F57 (MINI Convertible)
F60 (MINI Countryman)
Starting Model Year 2019 equipped with Touchscreen Navigation Package (7GK) which includes options
• 6AC – MINI Assist
• 6AE – MINI Teleservice
SITUATION
A replacement telematics control unit no longer requires activation prior to installation and programming. .
INFORMATION
The following changes have taken place:
• The TCU Spare Parts Activation Application, available via DCSnet was discontinued as of May 6,
2019.
• Replacement telematics control units are being delivered activated from the supplier.
• The TCU – VIN relationship is done via ISTA system when the replacement unit is programmed and
coded. Once completed, perform standard test steps for replacing the telematics control unit such as
updating services and making a test call.
• Follow normal diagnostic procedure outlined in M84 08 18 in the event that ISTA is unable to:
o Establish a TCU – VIN relationship. This is evident if “Update services” is grayed out, cannot make a
SOS call etc.
TIS Service Bulletin Page 1 of 2
https://www.minitis.net/tiscode/cgi-bin/bulletin.aspx?sie_path=/tsb/bulletins/htm_store/507… 6/3/2019
o Activate the unit
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Not Applicable
[ Copyright ©2019 BMW of North America, Inc. ]
TIS Service Bulletin Page 2 of 2
https://www.minitis.net/tiscode/cgi-bin/bulletin.aspx?sie_path=/tsb/bulletins/htm_store/507… 6/3/2019
SEOCONTENT-END
SI M84 09 18
May 2019
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BMW Diagnostic & Reprogramming
Introduction
The Online Service System (OSS) has been developed specifically for independent automotive workshops to provide an extensive range of resources. The following applications are available in the OSS:
ISTA Diagnosis Application
Vehicle diagnostics from the Z3/E36, with the BMW ICOM, or with a J2534 pass-thru tool (from model year 1996).
- Fault Code Diagnosis
- Test Plans
- Repair Instructions (E30 or higher)
- Technical Data
- Wiring diagrams
Web ISTA Information Application
WebISTA has been developed to provide an information only application for users that do not require all of the services included in the ISTA diagnostics application.
- Repair Instructions (E30 or higher)
- Technical Data
- Tightening torques
- Wiring diagrams
You can search using document title, document number and subject areas as the search criteria. The desired information is displayed by means of graphics and explanatory text.
ISTA/P Online - Control Module Reprogramming
With ISTA/P you can reprogram the onboard control modules that are capable of software reprogramming. For ISTA/P, a data interface, a power supply and an Internet connection are required. The data interface can be a BMW Group ICOM interface or a "Pass-Thru Tool (PTT)" that fulfills the requirements of the SAE J2534 standard.
What is needed to diagnose and program with the BMW OSS?
The OSS consists of a desktop or laptop PC connected to BMW over the Internet. To connect to the vehicle you can use the BMW authorized diagnostic interface "integrated communication optical module (ICOM)" or use a J2534 "Pass Thru Tool (PTT)".
Note
Connection to OSS works only on PCs where no proxy connections are used.
For information about vehicle reprogramming and diagnostics using J2534 click here.
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