Abs, ASC/DSC, DME Fault (61 07 98)

ABS, ASC/DSC, DME FAULT

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

ABS, ASC/DSC, DME FAULTS

Model(s): 1995 BMW 740i

1995-on BMW 740iL, 750iL

1997-on BMW 740i

E38 (7 Series)

Group: 61 - Electrical System

Bulletin No.: 61 07 98

Date: July, 1998

SITUATION

The wire harness from the left rear wheel sensor and the Leak Diagnosis Pump (LDP) is routed through the slot in the tilt sensor (NAG) bracket. The wire harness can be damaged by the sharp edges on the bracket.

ABS, ASC/DSC faults:

*  66 Wheel sensor signal supply voltage

*  67 Intermittent interference

*  5, 6, 7 Wheel speed (plausibility)

*  30 Left rear wheel sensor

Engine Control Module (DME) 1 Leak Diagnosis Pump (LDP) activation

PROCEDURE

In case of customer complaint, remove the tilt (NAG) sensor, located behind the wheel arch in the left side of the trunk.

Using electrical tape, tape the sharp edges of the tilt sensor bracket to prevent further damage to the wire harness. See Fig 1 .

Repair the wiring harness.

Reinstall the tilt sensor.

Using the DIS tester, clear fault codes.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

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

Defect Code	Labor Operation	Labor Allowance
65 75 92 41 00	65 75 550 - Remove and reinstall tilt sensor	740i/740iL 5 FRU 750iL 7 FRU
65 75 92 41 00	61 99 000 - Repair harness	Work time