Radio Interference

"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.
>
>

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.