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01-07-2012 | 09:37 AM

eamon

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hi lads hope someone can help me out here i have no radio reception on am or fm but my key fob is working perfect i was wondering if it could be the antenna dirversity but this contorls the central locking and radio i believe any replys would be great thanks

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01-07-2012 | 11:02 AM

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I would also check the "Radio Module" , if i remember correctly it is somewhere in the spare tire area. Make sure it is not wet!

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01-08-2012 | 05:57 AM

eamon

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thanks syrousd there is no dampness around i checked module it seems to be for bluetooth and its all good

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01-08-2012 | 08:19 AM

Akita

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I have radio problem as well; my 2007 525i Touring can get on one (1) FM channel!? Anyone can tell me why?

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01-09-2012 | 10:18 AM

deltabox

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Originally Posted by eamon

i think bmw's have 2 antenna's. one is the antenna diversity and there is an fm/am antenna. check to see if it's properly connected behind the head unit and also at the rear antenna.

check this post out. it may give some insight.

BMW Antenna Repair

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