Audio System - Poor Reception/Interference on AM Band
SI B 65 36 06Sound System, Cruise, Alarms, Monitors
June 2007
Technical Service
This Service Information bulletin supersedes S.I. 65 36 06 dated June 2007.
[NEW] designates changes to this revision
SUBJECT
Poor Radio Reception in AM Mode
MODEL
E60 (5 Series) from start of production up to July 2004
SITUATION
Poor radio reception and/or interference in AM mode, especially on talk radio.
CAUSE
Connector or Grounding Problems.
PROCEDURE
Don't replace any parts.
Check all connectors on the antenna diversity and on the M-ASK or CCC.
Install a trap circuit (adapter coax cable with grounding clamp) between the existing coax cable and the antenna diversity module.
1. Remove the cover for the 3rd brake light in the roof lining; refer to repair instruction RA 6520090.
2. Disconnect the coax cable with black connector coding from the antenna diversity module.
3. Install the trap circuit between the antenna diversity module and the existing coax cable.
4. Drill carefully a 3.6 mm hole for the earth clamp at a suitable point along the rear window frame (body).
5. Screw the earth clamp into the hole by using a self-tapping M5 screw and tighten to approximately 2 Nm.
6. Refit the cover for the 3rd brake light in the roof lining.
PARTS INFORMATION
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Please refer to the latest KSD for all applicable labor operations and allowances.
If the appropriate labor operation is not contained in KSD, then a work time labor operation should be used.
Defect Code [NEW] 65 10 23 39 00 Analogue Radio Reception Unpleasant Noises
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