Audio System - Replacement Amplifier Not Recognized

2010 BMW 335Cic Convertible (E93) L6-3.0L Turbo (N54) Technical Service Bulletin # 651211 Date: 120201

Audio System - Replacement Amplifier Not Recognized

SI B65 12 11

Audio, Navigation, Monitors, Alarms, SRS

February 2012

Technical Service

This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B65 12 11 dated July 2011.

[NEW] designates changes to this revision

SUBJECT

Replacement HiFi Amplifier Is Not Recognized by ISTA and ISTA/P

MODEL

All produced between 09/2005 and 08/2010 with option 676 (HiFi Loudspeaker System)

SITUATION

The replacement HiFi amplifier is not recognized by the diagnosis tool ISTA (Integrated Service Technical Application) and the part number is not

accepted by the programming and coding tool ISTA/P (Integrated Service Technical Application Programming).

This new-style HiFi amplifier:

^ Is no longer displayed in the control unit list;

^ Cannot be diagnosed; and

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^ Cannot be programmed or coded.

CAUSE

This new-style HiFi amplifier (introduced into series production in 09/2010) no longer has a bus connection for diagnosis, programming and coding.

[NEW] INFORMATION

When installing the new style HiFi amplifier (replacement part), the following conversion must be performed in ISTA/P:

^ Conversion replacement HiFi loudspeaker system

Note:

This conversion option is only available in ISTA/P prior to the first new style HiFi amplifier installation in the affected vehicle.