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CD Player - CD43 CD Skips Constantly

Group 65
Sound System, Alarms, Monitors

Bulletin Number
65 18 98
Woodcliff Lake, NJ
November, 1998
Product Engineering

SUBJECT:
In-Dash CD43 Radio-CD Player Skips

MODEL:
Z3 roadster, Z3 coupe, E46

Situation:
When CD43 is switched to CD operation, audio remains mute for 30 seconds and then CD skips constantly. Radio function (AM and FM) works properly.

Vehicles Affected:
Z3 roadster,Z3 coupe, 3231, 328i (new 3 series) equipped. with CD43 radio

Cause:
Software error created by installing unit while ignition was turned on

Correction:
To restore CD operation, disconnect battery for short period of time (to reset radio). If applicable, obtain radio code before disconnecting battery.

NOTE:
DO NOT REPLACE CD43 RADIO TO CORRECT THIS COMPLAINT