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Old 04-03-2012, 05:04 PM
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The FM radio in my 08 528i absolutely sucks. Thinking of taking it in to the shop for a look (still under warranty). Anyone else have problems with the FM radio (I know many of you have problems with the AM radio). I live in San Diego, and radio comes in just fine in my other cars. In this one it is constantly fading out, it will be perfectly fine for a bit and then get so staticy that it's like you're going through a tunnel....then it will be fine again. Never had this problem with any other car. Suggestions?
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Have the shop test FM reception in one of their cars and your car simultaneously to prove your point. Either you have a bad tuner or a bad FM antenna connection.
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Originally Posted by pukka
Have the shop test FM reception in one of their cars and your car simultaneously to prove your point. Either you have a bad tuner or a bad FM antenna connection.
I saw that there are a bunch of service bulletins on the radio.
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My FM is shocking, had it in and they told me there is nothing wrong with it.



I'd love to know how to get it sorted
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