Interior - Rattling Noise From The Radio Area

SI B51 16 09
Body Equipment

September 2010
Technical Service

This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B51 16 09 dated August 2009.

[NEW] designates changes to this revision

SUBJECT
Rattle Noise from the Radio Area

MODEL
E90, E91, E92, E93 (3 Series) produced up to 12/2008 and equipped with Navigation (SA 609)

SITUATION
While driving over rough roads, a rattling noise may be heard from the area of the radio or IHKA control unit.

CAUSE
Relative movement between the lower retaining bracket for the Car Communication Computer (CCC) or Car Information Computer (CIC), and the plastic housing to which it is secured

CORRECTION
Isolate the lower retaining bracket with felt tape.

[NEW] PROCEDURE
The problem has been integrated into ISTA diagnostics. Follow the diagnosis test plan, using the latest ISTA version. In "Information Search", select the "Function Structure" tab. Select Body, Noises, Instrument Panel, then press "Start Search". Select test plan "B5116_E90MECH1 - Dashboard, center console.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

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