Wow, my diversity antenna/amplifier bit the dust already!
#12
Senior Members
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Canada
Posts: 1,169
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2010 535 xi - M Sport Pkg & other goodies
Has anyone checked why it is that in the bulletin above I posted it says to install foam only on cars produced UP TO Jan. 2008? Anyone opened up their spoiler in a 2009 or 2010 MY to see why? Are the foam blocks there by default from the factory (hoping)?
#13
Senior Members
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Netherlands
Posts: 400
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
My Ride: 2004 E61 530D - Dynamic Drive - Active Front Steering Sport Seats - Voice Control - Head Up Display - Nav Pro - Bluetooth - Panoramic roof - Front/rear heated seats
@lotus99 Ive had the same, mine is MY2010 produced 06-2009 and my reciever went a couple of weeks ago. They added some foam with replacing, it wasn't necessary as told by BMW NL, but my dealer says it's their own policy because it should prevent new problems, or at least extend some time. :-)
Anyways, it seems the dealers have found out in practice the need for spacers remains, they're quite proactive in these things nowadays I've found. Get the spacers regardless of MY I'd say...
#15
Senior Members
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Canada
Posts: 1,169
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2010 535 xi - M Sport Pkg & other goodies
#16
When I had to replace my antenna amplifier I used a LOT of liquid plastic eletric laquer to make it waterproof. Then I used duct tape to seal the whole thing as well as possible.
Haven´t had problems since.
Haven´t had problems since.
#18
Senior Members
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Canada
Posts: 1,169
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2010 535 xi - M Sport Pkg & other goodies
So if you thought the newer modules, with foam spacers, were not susceptible to water damage, think again!
Can you believe it, I've been having comfort access issues lately still, so out of a hunch, checked the bloody thing, and to my surprise, found rust on the thing!
So I now got a new one installed as of today again... Sheesh. Hope this is the last one, as warranty runs out in 5 months!
Can you believe it, I've been having comfort access issues lately still, so out of a hunch, checked the bloody thing, and to my surprise, found rust on the thing!
So I now got a new one installed as of today again... Sheesh. Hope this is the last one, as warranty runs out in 5 months!
#19
Members
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Belgium
Posts: 235
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
My Ride: BMW 525dA 2007 pre-LCI.
Model Year: 2007
I have heard on some who had problems the dealer used silicone to extra seal the box. Myself I added extra foam on top of the one alread there.
One other possible cause is the cables with rubber seal going into the box are not well placed so the rubber doesn't close well enough.
One other possible cause is the cables with rubber seal going into the box are not well placed so the rubber doesn't close well enough.
#20
Senior Members
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Canada
Posts: 1,169
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2010 535 xi - M Sport Pkg & other goodies
The foam is there to press down the lid of the black plastic container, inside which is the module. The 5 pieces are strategically placed in theory to push down the edges. Not sure if it needs more foam, but I guess it wouldn't hurt.
When I opened up the black plastic box, there WAS silicone all around the edges, which means that even with that, it still is susceptible... :-(
They said they sealed it up real good this time. So I'm crossing my fingers. Was toying with putting the module inside in a ziploc bag too myself! But if moisture gets in, it might be worse, in that it might take longer to dry I figured...
.
.
When I opened up the black plastic box, there WAS silicone all around the edges, which means that even with that, it still is susceptible... :-(
They said they sealed it up real good this time. So I'm crossing my fingers. Was toying with putting the module inside in a ziploc bag too myself! But if moisture gets in, it might be worse, in that it might take longer to dry I figured...
.
.
Last edited by Lotus99; 06-06-2014 at 02:19 PM.