"Jim Beam" > wrote in message
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> "STEAL" > wrote in
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>> I know that nobody listens to AM radio anymore, but when I try to tune
>> in AM to listen to a baseball game, all of the stations have horrible
>> static, interference. Didn't always have this problem but now I do.
>>
>> Anybody out there experienced the same thing and have an idea as how
>> to fix?
>>
>> FM & CD are perfectly clear. This is the standard AM/FM/CD unit that
>> came in the 2000 323i sedan.
>>
>>
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> If you're still having this problem, I had similar problem on my 99 323i,
> and apparently it's quite common for our cars.
>
> The noise is sensitive to speed; If you're going slowly through a low
> reception area, you'll hear click-click-click sound through the radio,
> the faster you go, the quicker the clicks become. if you're going >30mph,
> the clicks become a constant whine.
>
> If that's the problem you're getting, the fix is really simple.
> There's an antenna signal amplifier behind the panel of the driver-side,
> rear column. just pop out that cover, check all the connections to make
> sure they are TIGHT. Use pliers to screw in the coax cable if you have
> to.
>
> There's a nice HOW-TO page on the web describing this problem with
> pictures and everything. I don't have the link, but you can search for
> it. Good luck.

Same problem here with a new 03' M5. Exactly your situation. Problem is with
window tinting. If you have a tint, that's the cause. Only cure is to put on
an outside mounted antenna (yuk).
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