Audio System - Subwoofer Rattles
SI B65 13 01Sound System, Cruise, Alarms, Monitors
June 2005
Technical Service
This Service Information bulletins supersedes S.I. 65 13 01 dated October 2002.
[NEW] designates changes to this revision
SUBJECT
Subwoofer Causes Rattling Noises
MODEL
[NEW] E46 (3 Series) Coupe, with Harman-Kardon Hi-Fi loudspeaker system (option 674)
Vehicles from start of production up to April 2003.
SITUATION
Rear parcel shelf/subwoofer rattles when audio track has heavy bass.
The cause of these rattling noises is vibration between rear parcel shelf and shelf vent.
[NEW] PROCEDURE
Install a new rear parcel shelf (improved with an additional holder in the middle).
PARTS INFORMATION
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Refer to KSD.
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