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July 22, 2016
This bulletin applies to 2009 BMW 128i models produced from June 2006 to 2009. After replacing the CAS (car access system), the vehicle has a no-crank condition. The likely cause: The CAS “Line Mode” is still active.

This bulletin applies to 2009 BMW 128i models produced from June 2006 to 2009. After replacing the CAS (car access system), the vehicle has a no-crank condition. The likely cause: The CAS “Line Mode” is still active.

Use ISTA to delete the “Line Mode.” Select “Activities/Service function/Drive/CAS/Reset starter interlock” and then run the test plan S6100_KL50MONT.

Note that for certain vehicles up to March 2007, the test plan may not be available. Identify the vehicle manually by selecting “Basic features” and select a production date after March 2007. For example, input a 6/2007 production date. The test plan will then be available.

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