Instruments - CIC(R) Damage Prevention During Repair

SI B 65 09 09
Audio, Navigation, Monitors, Alarms, SRS

July 2009
Technical Service

SUBJECT
The CIC Has Various Malfunctions After a Repair

MODEL
E82, E88* (1 Series) from September 2008

E90, E91, *E92, E93 (3 Series) from September 2008

E60, E61, *(5 Series) from March 2009

E63, E64 *(6 Series) from March 2009

E89 *(Z4)

F01, F02 *(7 Series)

*with option 609 (NAVIGATION SYSTEM PROFESSIONAL, CIC)

SITUATION
After a repair on the CIC or in the area around the CIC, various malfunctions can occur:

^ Navigation system failures

^ Audio failures

^ Miscellaneous failures

CAUSE
The reading head of the HDD, integrated in the Car Information Computer, is damaged due to heavy shocks/vibrations.

INFORMATION
To prevent damage to the reading head of the HDD during a repair on the CIC or around the area of the CIC (e.g., fitting dashboard panels, interior trims, etc.):

^ Disconnect the battery

^ Disconnect and remove the CIC.

WARRANTY INFORMATION
For information only





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