Radio - CD43 CD will Not Eject
GROUP 65Sound System Cruise, Alarm, Monitors
Bulletin Number
65 10 99
Woodcliff Lake, NJ
September 1999
Product Engineering
SUBJECT:
In-Dash CD43 Radio-CD Will Not Eject
MODEL:
E46, 3 Series (323i, 328i)
Situation:
CD will not eject from radio. However, the unit will operate correctly after the center wood trim panel (above the CD drive slot) is removed.
Cause:
Excessive pressure on CD drive slot caused by molding residue (flashing) in the center of wood trim panel.
Vehicles Affected:
Vehicles manufactured up to March of 1999, equipped with in-dash CD radio (CD43) and wood trim finish option (SA 438).
Correction:
In case of a verified complaint, remove radio and center wood trim panel (follow Repair Instruction 65 11 030).
Using a sharp scraper (or similar tool) remove any excessive flashing from the center locating slot on the back of the wood finisher panel.
If still necessary, using a fine file, trim the center locking tab (dimension A = ~ 1 mm) located on top of the radio face plate.
Important:
Make sure that no foreign material/dust enters the CD drive. (by protecting the slot with a piece of tape)
Important:
Due to dimensional sensitivity of the loading mechanism of the CD43 unit, only standard sized CD's (without additional labels attached) should be used.
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