Audio System - Radio Interference/Variable Reception

SI B65 20 08
Audio, Navigation, Monitors, Alarms, SRS

November 2010
Technical Service

This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B65 20 08 dated November 2008.

[NEW] designates changes to this revision

SUBJECT
Interference Noises and/or Reception Varies in Certain Areas

MODEL
E90, E91, E92, E93 (3 Series)
E82, E88 (1 Series)

Vehicles produced from September 2008 to November 2008 with option 609 (Navigation System)

SITUATION

The radio integrated in the Car Information Computer (CIC) can have interference noises and/or the reception varies in certain areas.

CAUSE

The CIC is not coded correctly. The HD-Radio function is erroneously activated, but the HD-Radio symbol is not shown in the radio menu. As a result, the HD-Radio function cannot be deactivated.

[NEW] CORRECTION
Do not replace parts! Program the vehicle with ISTA/P 2.39.4 or a later version.

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