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Audio System - Poor Reception/Interference on AM Band

SI B 65 36 06
Sound 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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