CIC: Replacement Part Has A Permanent Fault Code Stored For SDARS (65 09 12)

Publication date: 2012-07-01
Reference number: 65 09 12

CIC: REPLACEMENT PART HAS A PERMANENT FAULT CODE STORED FOR SDARS

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): SI B65 09 12, Date of Issue: July 01, 2012

BMW:	All from 09/2008 to 08/2009 with: Option 609 (Navigation System Professional, CIC); Option 655 (SDARS Satellite Tuner)
GROUP:	Audio, Navigation, Monitors, Alarms, SRS

SUBJECT

CIC: Replacement Part Has a Permanent Fault Code Stored for SDARS

SITUATION

When replacing a Car Information Computer (CIC) with a new-style CIC head unit which has an integrated satellite tuner (SDARS Inbox; additional connector [pink] in the back), a fault code can occur.

Fault code "C5AE - CIC connection head unit to SDARS antenna foot: open circuit - fault currently present" is stored permanently.

NOTE: The affected vehicles are equipped with an external satellite tuner (SDARS Exbox). The pink connector on the back of the replacement CIC head unit is not used to connect the satellite antenna!

CAUSE

The fault code is set incorrectly by the CIC head unit.

INFORMATION

After installation of the replacement CIC head unit, start an ISTA/P session and follow the ISTA/P instructions to finish programming and coding.

NOTE: Fault Code "C5AE - CIC connection head unit to SDARS antenna foot: open circuit - fault currently present" can be ignored.
As soon as an improvement is available, this Service Information will be updated.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Not applicable.