Ultimate Guide to E61 Diversity Antenna Amplifier troubleshooting and fixing.

This is another BMW E61 5 series wagon issue (😬)...
OEM, E61 part number: 65209183563, new part costs over $400 (as of March 2023).

A cheaper alternative, the one I used: 65209187673, or search your favorite used part market for Diversity Antena Amplifier for E63/E64.

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Reach Out
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I Will Find Him
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Timecode:

0:00 Intro
0:14 Troubleshooting
01:34 Trying a new key fob battery
01:51 Where is the diversity antenna located?
03:11 Spoiler removal
03:34 Disconnecting the diversity antenna
03:53 Inspection and antenna removal
04:52 Hello diversity antenna amplifier!
05:11 Trying to fix my diversity antenna
08:06 Replacement options
12:18 Testing an E63/E64 antenna amplifier in my E61
15:32 Tips on how to protect your working E61 antenna

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