Audio System - CHAMP(R) No Audio In FM Mode

SI B 65 31 07
Audio, Navigation, Monitors, Alarms, SRS

June 2009
Technical Service

This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B65 31 07 dated September 2007.

[NEW]designates changes to this revision

SUBJECT
CHAMP: Intermittently No Audio Output in FM Mode Only After Restart

MODEL
E60, E61 *(5 Series)

E70 *(X5)

From 03/02/2007 to 8/30/2007

* Only with option 663 RADIO BMW PROFESSIONAL (CHAMP head unit)

SITUATION
After a vehicle restart there is intermittently no audio output in FM mode only.

All other audio sources function normally.

Normal operation is resumed after vehicle has entered sleep mode, or radio mode is switched to AM mode.

CAUSE
Software error in the radio, part of the CHAMP head unit.

CORRECTION
Do not replace parts!

Program the vehicle using ISTA/P 2.33.0 or later.

Note that ISTA/P will automatically reprogram and code all programmable control modules that do not have the latest software.

For information on programming and coding with ISTA/P, refer to Centernet / Aftersales Portal / Service / Workshop Technology / Vehicle Programming





[NEW] WARRANTY INFORMATION
Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty.





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