5 Series E39 535i (M62) SAL
VS-22/Pflügler
Baugruppe/Group: 65
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Datum/Date:
07/2001
Radio C53 MID: faults in cassette mode (option 661)
E39, E53
Complaint:
If BMW Business C53 MID (multi-information display) radio is in cassette mode and the
ignition is switched off and not switched on again until more than three minutes have
elapsed, cassette mode is not restored for approx. 6 to 7 seconds. The cassette is then
played at excessively high speed for approx. 2 seconds.
Cause:
Software error in radio.
Affected
vehicles:
E39, E53 with BMW Business C53 MID radio (option 661)
Manufacturing period: August 2000 until April 2001
Procedure:
In case of customer complaint, check whether the customer's description matches the
given fault pattern. If the fault can be verified, replace the radio.
Please refer to Repair Instructions "Removing and installing / replacing radio receiver",
RA 65 11 030.
Parts:
Description
Part number
Quantity
Radio BMW
Business
as per Electronic Parts
Catalogue (ETK)
1
Reimbursement:
Material and labour costs incurred can be claimed through the usual warranty channels
subject to current warranty terms.
Defect code
65 12 96 71 00
This defect code is not contained in the official
Defect Code Catalogue but has been included in
the system, thus enabling warranty claims to be
processed.
As part of a visit to the workshop - Replace BMW
Business radio:
Job number
00 53 538
Labour
3 FRUs
In case of order without additional repair
operations -
Replace BMW Business radio:
Job number
00 53 046
Labour
4 FRUs
Warranty type
1
Warranty stage
1 (within vehicle warranty)
2 (outside vehicle warranty)
It is only permitted to make a warranty claim under one of the above job numbers.
Reimbursement is limited to 36 months/100,000 km and only possible until April 2004.
SI Radio C53 MID: faults in cassette mode (option 661) E39, E53
BMW AG - TIS
20.02.2013 10:28
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