Sirius and BM53 Question
I am having Service Measure B65 209 04 (FM mode switching from Stereo to Mono/fading in and out) done tomorrow at my dealer. It is my understanding that with the installation of the new BM53 radio and the new software in it, that Sirius would now work in my X5 that has the MKIV NAV System. I am trying to convince my dealer that the new BM53 Radio would in fact work with the BMW Sirius Kit.
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Yep. You're right. Any BM53 Radio from 9/2003 has the updated s/w to support Sirius and would work with your NAV. It also allows the CD Changer to be daisy changed to the Sirius receiver so you can have both.
The latest part # for BM53 is 65.12.6.976.961 This part also includes support for ID3 tag display when used with the latest (from 9/2005) BMW OEM CD Changer as well, so if they fit the very latest BM53 that will be a nice upgrade for you. Cheers, Adrian |
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purchased and i've yet to get my Sirius working.:mad: |
Tell us more !!!! :-)
A couple of quick checks. Make sure you have a MKIV Nav computer Make sure in BM Radio service mode, Radio is set to USA, otherwise Sirius won't be selectable from the MODE button. |
This what the Service Measure states......
Service Measure B65-209-04 - updated on 4/30/04 Subject: E39, E46, E53 with BM53 Radio Navigation system, and DSP or Harman/Kardon Amplifier: Radio is switching from Stereo to Mono Complaint: In FM mode only the radio sound is switching from Stereo to Mono, fading in and out. Cause: Software error in the BM53 Radio. Measure: On a customer complaint basis only, replace the BM53 radio. Install a BM53 radio with the new software, P/N: 65-12-4-135-562 |
i have 8 pages of info. here.
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UPDATE.....the part number they are installing tomorrow is 65-12-6-976-962
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Interesting ... although I think you will find the part # will end with 961 !! For some reason the BMW parts database for the BM radios is off by 1 ... no idea why ?!!
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Your radio is good. Your Board monitor is good. The only thing left to try is the NAV MK IV. According to Martin at BMWNAV, he suggests that the Firmware inside the MK IV has to be 3.0 or higher for Sirius to function correctly. Perhaps thats the problem. After all, you've changed pretty much everything else ! http://www.bimmernav.com/BMW_Sirius_..._Retrofit.html 65.90-6 920 182 SW1.2 65.90-6 920 713 SW2.0 (and SW3.0 ?) 65.90-6 942 908 SW2.0 & SW2.1 65.90-6 942 910 SW ? 65.90-6 942 908-03 SW3.0 65.90-6 951 629-01 SW4.0 65-90-6-971-353-01 SW5.0 http://www.bimmerboard.com/forums/posts/168922/ Good Luck ! |
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The other idea that does not seem to be explored too much is a bogus Sirius receiver. I talked with one guy for hours while we debugged his system and the fuse holder turned out to be jacked up on the sirius receiver.
I have used a number of radios in my installs and helping others to get Sirius and have not had any problems as long as it was made after the change over date, you should be set to go. Martin www.bimmernav.com |
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http://www.xoutpost.com/images/articl...Guide-16_1.jpg is it because i may have a sirius receiver for a non-nav BMW?:dunno: |
Well lets get that receiver out of there and check the part number !!
From what I could digg up for you, there were two part numbers floating around for Sirius receivers with the two antenna input. 84-11-0-141-981 This first part # was reported not to work with NAV cars and was for in-dash radios only. 84-11-0-153-365 This second number was the receiver to work with NAV cars ... although it appeared also to work with Non-NAV cars (?) ... so go figure. If you have the first part number, then this could be it ! |
well, well, well. wouldn't u know it?
the part # for the Sirius Receiver that i have is 84-11-0-141-981. um, so where does that leave me? anyone interested in purchasing a Sirius Receiver? |
Sounds like the mystery may be coming to an end ! :)
Circlebmw have very competitive pricing with their Sirius Receivers ... so you might want to check that out for your new receiver. The latest sirius receiver 65 12 0 398 140 will work with both NAV and Non-Nav cars. You should have no prob selling your current receiver .... just make sure folks know it compatible with the in-dash CD player only (from 10/2002) and it will work with certainly E46, E53, and E39) |
apw - i will definitely be going down that path real
soon. thanks again for ur insight. |
apw - above u mention 2 part #'s floating around
84-11-0-141-981 and 84-11-0-153-365. then, u go on to say that the recent part # is 65-12-0-398-140. i contacted one dealer and they say the part # is 84-11-0-150-535. which is it? i'm confused.:confused: |
Right. Perhaps the -140 unit has now being superseeded ... its possible.
Take a look at this link. It lists all the Sirius parts for the x5 individually. http://www.circlebmw.com/parts/sirius/sirius-e53.htm Good Luck ! Ps: I did a quick google search on that part # they gave you and its listed for a Mini ... so I'm not so sure ! |
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Assuming that my BM53 needs to be replaced would the dealer replace it under Service Measure B65-209-04?? I ask since in this SM the X3 (E83) is not listed as a problem car. I still have a some warranty left on the X3 ;) |
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