Lights on display most are missing very hard to read station and very hard to retune in.

2002 BMW X5
120,000 MILES
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CONSMYTHE
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2002 x5 LCD radio light problems. Most of the LCD display is missing and not really possible to read the radio station? Can you help please all other web sites talk garbage!!!
Oct 5, 2011 at 5:12 AM
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DAN_K
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BMW has issued a Technical Service Bulletic (TSB #SI-B65-08-04) that addresses this issue. Unfortunately, the bulletin calls for the replacement of the radio itself.
Oct 5, 2011 at 8:02 AM
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CONSMYTHE
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Hi Thanks for your promt reply, I was told on other web sites its a new ribbon cable?? but thanks for putting me right.
Kind regards.
Oct 6, 2011 at 3:23 AM
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DAN_K
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I would take it to the dealership to be sure that the symptoms of the problem that you're experiencing match what's stated on the TSB. Have them verify the problem.
Oct 6, 2011 at 5:03 AM
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