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Audio System - C53 MID Radio Sound Distortion In CD Mode

SI B65 08 01
Audio, Navigation, Monitors, Alarms, SRS

February 2012
Technical Service

This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B65 08 01 dated September 2001.

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SUBJECT
C53 MID Radio: Sound Distortion in CD Mode

MODEL
E39 (5 Series)
E53 (X5)

Vehicles produced from 03/2001 to 04/2001 with option 661 (Radio BMW Business) and option 692 (CD Changer)

SITUATION
Distorted sound (high and low frequencies) during CD operation (CD Changer), especially with higher audio volume settings

CAUSE
Error in the radio

CORRECTION
Replace the radio.

For the replacement procedure, refer to Repair Instruction RA 65 11 030.





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