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Anyone with a 06 530i with a radio problem? It mutes every 2-3 mins. ONly radio has the problemm cd is fine

dgjk

I have an 06 530xi - and no radio problems. Maybe it does not like your music? Just Kidding.

There were multiple complaints of a similar problem with an older software version. Some people resolved it by rebooting the idrive.

Do a search of "radio mute" and you will get tons of info - sorry, unable to paste link

cobradav

This bulletin may be your problem. it also cuold be a general MOST buss proble. Take it in and refer them to this TIS

SI B65 26 05
Sound System, Cruise, Alarms, Monitors December 2005
Technical Service

This Service Information bulletin supersedes S.I. B65 26 05 dated October 2005.

designates changes to this revision

SUBJECT
Audio Switches off Briefly when Listening to FM Stations


MODEL
E60, E61 (5 Series) with SA 609 CCC-Navigation

E63, E64 (6 Series)

E90, E91 (3 Series) with SA 609 CCC-Navigation


SITUATION
The customer states that after setting a radio station preset with RDS (Radio Data System) active, and then deactivating RDS, the audio mutes briefly while the customer is driving. CCC-ANT FC "DACA watchdog reset" is stored. Note: With the release of DIS V44 this fault is no longer displayed for this problem when performing a short test.

CAUSE
CCC (Car Communication Computer) software error. The problem only occurred after the vehicles software was updated using CIP 19.1 or 19.2.

PROCEDURE
Perform the following procedure using DIS V44 or higher. This test plan will only be successful if the vehicle has CIP software 19.1 or 19.2 installed.

Perform a short test on the vehicle and diagnose and repair any other faults related to the CCC or the sound system.

Select "Function Selection" from the bottom left menu bar.

Select "Service functions".

Select "Body".

Select "Car Communication Computer".

Select "Add tuner profiles" and then "Test plan".

Select "- Add tuner profiles S6512_50003" under "Own test plan" and page right.

In the "Identification" screen is displayed 2 reminders. Read and then page right:

"This service function may only be used for the Car Communication Computer"

"The CCC must be recoded before this service function is executed". This means that CIP 19.1 or 19.2 must be loaded in order for this test plan to operate correctly. If you have a similar customer complaint and CIP 19.1 or 19.2 are not loaded then this test plan will not fix the problem. Troubleshoot accordingly.

In the "Message" screen is displayed the following. Read and page right:

"The coding of the tuner is being corrected. 2 diagnosis jobs are carried out for this purpose"

In the "Message" screen is displayed the following:

"The tuner coding has been corrected"

End test module and perform quick delete of all faults.

Turn key off for 5 minutes or until driver's switch-block LED goes out.

Check functionality of system for proper operation.

amigo525

06 525 no radio bug here.

jackbutler

06 525xi and no major problems, but absolutely terrible reception i can't stand it sometimes.

50cal

Had the problem on my 550, took it in for the software update........issue seems to have gone away.