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Audio System - SIRIUS(R) Radio System Works Improperly

SI B 65 31 05
Sound System, Cruise, Alarms, Monitors

February 2006
Technical Service

SUBJECT
SIRIUS Satellite Radio Does Not Work Properly After Replacing the Receiver
MODEL
E53 (X5) with Business CD radio (option 661) From 10/2002 to 09/2005
E53 (X5) with Navigation system (option 609) From 10/2003 to 09/2005

SITUATION

After replacing the SIRIUS receiver, the system doesn't work properly anymore.

"Acquiring Signal" is shown in the display or the system is inoperative after an undefined time.

CAUSE

The replacement SIRIUS Satellite receiver has mounting point different from the receiver that was replaced.

Because of this the coax antenna cable gets damaged by the cover over the SIRIUS receiver.

CORRECTION

When replacing a SIRIUS receiver or after reproducing the customer complaint, install an adapter coax cable with a 90 degree connector.





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WARRANTY INFORMATION

Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty.





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