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SIB 34 05 14: Dynamic Stability Control Unit (DSC) Aborted when Programming Vehicle

Dynamic Stability Control Unit (DSC) Aborted when Programming Vehicle on BMW E60/E82/F01/F02 and other models (2009–2015); BMW released a software update.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10148180 · Dec 2014 · also written SI B34 05 14, B340514

What it covers

A service bulletin tells BMW technicians how to diagnose or fix a known issue. It is not a recall: a repair under a bulletin is normally paid by the owner unless the car is still under warranty or a warranty extension applies.

Dynamic Stability Control Unit (DSC) Aborted when Programming Vehicle. If termination of vehicle programming occurs due to: A. Undervoltage (when the vehicle is connected to an approved battery charger/power supply) B. Lost connection to the server C. Termination by the control module D.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 34 05 14
Also written: SI B34 05 14, B340514, 34 05 14, SIB-34-05-14, SI B340514
NHTSA ID10148180
Document IDs filed340514
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models1 Series M, 528i, 535d, 535i, 535I Gran Turismo, 550i, 550I Gran Turismo, 640i, 650i, 740i, 740LD, 740LI, 750i, 750LI, 760LI, ActiveHybrid 3, ActiveHybrid 5, ActiveHybrid 7, ACTIVEHYBRID 7, M5, M6, X5
Model years2009–2015
ChassisE60, E82, F01, F02, F06, F07, F10, F12, F13, F15, F30
EnginesN20, N52, N54, N55, N57, N62, N63, N74, S63
Component (NHTSA)Electrical System
Electronic Stability Control › Automatic (Asc)
Equipment

Model, year and engine coverage comes from NHTSA's records. Not every car in this range is affected; the official document lists the exact production dates and conditions.

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Source: NHTSA Manufacturer Communications (public data). BimmerBench is not affiliated with BMW or NHTSA. The title and description above are our own plain-English summary; the full bulletin is BMW's document, linked above.

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