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SI B84 03 11
Communication Systems
April 2017
Technical Service
Telematics Device Spares Replacement Part Activation
via DCSnet for BMW Assist
What’s New:
• Model: All models added along with 6AC option code
• Situation: All information added
• Information: Deleted CDMA related information and
added activation of Wi-Fi control unit
• Procedure: Added “Note” regarding ConnectedDrive
support hotline information
New information provided by this revision is preceded by this symbol
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This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B84 03 11 dated September 2012.
MODEL
E90 (3 Series
Sedan)
E91 (3 Series
Sports Wagon)
E92 (3 Series
Coupe)
E93 (3 Series
Convertible)
E70 (X5)
E71 (X6)
E82 (1 Series
Coupe)
E84 (X1)
E88 (1 Series
Convertible)
E89 (Z4)
F01, F02 (7 Series
Sedan)
F02H, F04H (7 Series
ActiveHybrid)
F06 (6 Series Gran
Coupe)
F07 (5 Series Gran
Turismo)
F10 (5 Series
Sedan)
F10H (5 Series
ActiveHybrid)
F12 (6 Series
Convertible)
F13 (6 Series
Coupe)
F15 (X5)
F16 (X6)
F22 (2 Series
Coupe)
F23 (2 Series
Convertible)
F25 (X3)
F26 (X4)
F30 (3 Series
F31 (3 Series
F32 (4 Series
F33 (4 Series
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Sedan)
Sports Wagon)
Coupe)
Convertible)
F34 (3 Series Gran
Turismo)
F36 (4 Series Gran
Coupe)
F30H (3 Series
ActiveHybrid)
F48 (X1)
F80 (M3 Sedan)
F82 (M4 Coupe)
F83 (M4
Convertible)
F85 (X5 M)
F86 (X6 M)
I01 (i3 & i3 REx)
I12 (i8)
G12 (7 Series Sedan)
G30 (5 Series
Sedan)
F87 (M2 Coupe)
Equipped with one of the following BMW Assist option code(s): 639 or 6NL or 6AC
SITUATION
A replacement telematics control unit must only be activated for vehicles with an active BMW
Assist subscription.
Note: 2G CDMA and 2G GSM telematics control units cannot be activated because they are no
longer supported and the supporting network(s) have been decommissioned.
INFORMATION
The following changes have taken place:
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All Telematics control unit replacements must be activated by Part managers via the DCSnet
application.
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New steps included in the procedure for activating Telematics control unit replacements for
vehicles equipped with Wi-Fi Hotspot (6WD).
PROCEDURE
Please refer to the attachment for the updated instructions on Telematics control unit replacement
parts activation via DCSnet.
All Telematics control unit replacements are to be activated by the Parts manager before release to
the technician for installation in the vehicle with an active BMW Assist subscription.
Note: For questions or assistance with this process, please contact the ConnectedDrive
Production Support Hotline at (201) 307-4347 or [email protected]
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Not applicable.
ATTACHMENTS
View PDF attachment Telematics Control Unit Replacement Part Activation Guide.
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