Audio System - RAD2(R) - Display/Audio Inoperative

SI B65 16 09
Audio, Navigation, Monitors, Alarms, SRS

September 2009
Technical Service

This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B65 16 09 dated June 2009.

[NEW] designates changes to this revision

SUBJECT
RAD2: Audio And/Or Radio Display Is Intermittently Inoperative

MODEL
E82, E88 *(1 Series) from start of production
E89 *(Z4) from start of production
E90, E91, E92, E93 *(3 Series) from 09/2007
*with option 663 (Radio Professional, RAD2)

SITUATION

The radio is intermittently inoperative.

^ No audio output

^ No radio display function

The radio operates correctly when switched on again after sleep mode.

CAUSE

Software issue in the RAD2

[NEW] CORRECTION

Do not replace parts! Program and encode the vehicle using ISTA/P 2.35.1 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.