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April 1, 2017 Service bulletin

Diagnostic communication with flexray control modules not possible.

BMW technical service bulletin B612217 for 2017 BMW 530I, 2016 BMW 750LI and 2017 BMW 550I and others.

Bulletin number
B612217
Component
Electrical system
Summary
DIAGNOSTIC COMMUNICATION WITH FLEXRAY CONTROL MODULES NOT POSSIBLE. There are no customer complaints associated with this issue. The following control modules do not respond when diagnosing the vehicle with ISTA: Advanced Crash and Safety Management (ACSM) Digital Motor Electronics (DME) Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) Electric Active Roll Stabilization, Rear (EARSH) Electric Active Roll Stabilization, Front EARSV) Electrical Machine Electronics (EME) Electromechanical Power Steering (EPS) Integral Active Steering (HSR) Optional Equipment System (SAS) Vertical Dynamics Platform (VDP) Transfer Box (VTG) CAUSE Body Domain Controller (BDC) diagnostic communication error.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 6 complaints in the electrical category.

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