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IHKA Intermittently Doesn't Switch On (M64 202 04)

Publication date: 2006-10-05
Reference number: M64 202 04
Supersedes refnos: M64 03 06

IHKA INTERMITTENTLY DOESN'T SWITCH ON

IHKA INTERMITTENTLY DOESN'T SWITCH ON

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): SI M64 03 06, Date of Issue:  October 5, 2006
MINI: R50, R53
GROUP: Heating and Air Conditioning Systems
Superceded Bulletin(s): S.M. M64 202 04, Date of Issue:  July 2004
NOTE: This Service Information bulletin supersedes S.M. M64 202 04 dated July 2004. 

SUBJECT

IHKA Intermittently Doesn't Switch On 

SITUATION

Intermittently the IHKA does not switch on until the ignition is cycled.

CAUSE

Poor ground

PROCEDURE

  1. Identify the ground wire (pin 26.5 BR/SW) from IHKA control module connector X610.
  2. This wire is routed through 2 separate splice points.
  3. Route a dedicated ground wire to ground point X13230 located near the drivers door-opening sill.
  4. Retest the system for proper operation.

No additional IHKA control modules are needed for analysis. Do not replace any parts.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

  1. Defect Code:  Refer to KSD
  2. Labor Operation:  Refer to KSD
  3. Labor Allowance:  Refer to KSD
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