Audio System - Radio Cuts Out/Inoperative

SI B 65 08 04
Audio, Navigation, Monitors, Alarms, SRS

December 2008
Technical Service

This Service Information bulletin supersedes S.I. 65 08 04 dated July 2005.

[NEW] designates changes to this revision

SUBJECT
BM53 Radio Cuts Off or Doesn't Work at All

MODEL
E46 (3 Series) with Navigation system, from September 2001 on

E39 (5 Series) with Navigation system, from September 2001 on

E53 (X5) with Navigation system, from October 2001 on

SITUATION
The BM53 radio (board monitor radio) cuts off or doesn't work at all after starting the vehicle.

The power light on the radio is not illuminated.

CAUSE
Hardware issue in the BM53 radio.

CORRECTION
On a customer complaint basis only, replace the BM53 radio.

For each specific model, refer to Repair Instruction RA 65 11 055, Removing and installing/replacing the radio receiver (board monitor radio).





[NEW] PARTS INFORMATION





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





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