Navigation System - Vehicle Position Missing/Incorrect

2011 BMW 128i Convertible (E88) L6-3.0L (N51)SECTION Navigation System - Vehicle Position Missing/Incorrect
SI B65 10 09
Audio, Navigation, Monitors, Alarms, SRS

March 2013
Technical Service

This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B65 10 09 dated September 2009.

[NEW] designates changes to this revision

SUBJECT

MODEL
[NEW]

E60

E61

E63

E64

F70

E71

E72

E82

E82E

E84

E88

E89

E90

E91

E92

E93

F01

F02

F04

F06

F07

F10

F12

F13

F25

F30

Vehicles with option 609 (Navigation System Professional, CIC)

SITUATION
The vehicle position is missing or incorrect on the navigation map.

[NEW] CAUSE
The navigation system integrated in the Car Information Computer (CIC) is not calibrated correctly.

[NEW] CORRECTION
Recalibrate the CIC navigation system

[NEW] PROCEDURE
Do not replace parts!

Refer to the attachment.

NOTE:
Before delivery of the vehicle to the customer, perform a calibration drive for 15 minutes at a speed of 30 mph.

Note:
When the ISTA system message displays: Battery voltage only "XX.XX" V. Please connect charger. Please note the displayed battery voltage reading in the repair order comments section.





[NEW] WARRANTY INFORMATION
Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle/SAV Limited Warranty.











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