**HELP, stereo system is acting funny..

jjhan85 · 04-22-2010, 10:18 AM

Hey all,

Wondering if anyone can help me out or point me in the right direction. So my car stereo is actin really weird. In the morning or when the car has been turned off for several hours, the radio and stereo works fine, but after about 30 min, you hear in the background, a bunch of static and then it gradually gets worse where all you hear is jsut static, no music or anything. I'm trying to figure out the problem. I don't think its my head unit (factory, lights and everything seems to work fine on it) so I was thinking maybe its a factory amp?

Anyone have any idea of what the problem is? I love in the MD/DC/VA area.

Thanks guys!

G35to330i · 04-22-2010, 11:44 AM

I'm not entirely sure myself - however folks will want to know what kind of system you have - logic 7 etc, professional, etc....

jjhan85 · 04-22-2010, 11:51 AM

Thanks,

I have the stock sound system. the regular 10 speaker one on a 2006 325i.

raceyBMW · 04-22-2010, 02:17 PM

Does it do it with just radio, or with CDs/AUX as well? If its just radio it could be that the diversity antenna is bad and messing up the reception.

shifterboy45 · 04-22-2010, 02:28 PM

if its all stock, normally if the amp is going - ud get a pop and crackle noise and then nothing -- til the amp cooled down and repeated the process..

do you have navi/idrive or no?

the entertainment system is quirky and sometimes has network problems

jjhan85 · 04-22-2010, 02:42 PM

yes thats exactly what happens. Makes this weird popping noise, which sounds like static. It happens with radio, cd, aux.

jjhan85 · 04-22-2010, 02:43 PM

how much do amps usually cost? a stock amp from BMW? or would it be better to get a different new amp?

jjhan85 · 04-22-2010, 02:47 PM

Yea I dont have Navi either, just the stock 10 speaker system.

DirrtysAnchez335i · 04-22-2010, 03:13 PM

dude check your amp.. same thing happend to me turns out water was leaking in to where my amp was thrue the rear light and messed up my amp...

jjhan85 · 04-22-2010, 03:19 PM

Whoa Water was leaking in??? is the amp where the trunk is? under the rear speakers?

Would it be better to buy another bmw amp? or go aftermarket?

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Originally Posted by DirrtysAnchez335i

dude check your amp.. same thing happend to me turns out water was leaking in to where my amp was thrue the rear light and messed up my amp...

shifterboy45 · 04-22-2010, 04:17 PM

if you replace the amp.. plz make sure its the failed component... cuz there are no returns on electronic

you might want to pop off the left rear trunk panel (that where is amp is located) and see if the area has any type of water spotting, or the connector going into the amp has corrosion on it.. if it does then you know there has been some type of water infiltration .... causing higher than normal resistance in the audio circuit ...

contact tischer for a replacement if you go stock .. they have good prices

jjhan85 · 04-22-2010, 04:31 PM

Awesome, sounds good!

Thanks a bunch everyone!

Quote:

Originally Posted by shifterboy45

if you replace the amp.. plz make sure its the failed component... cuz there are no returns on electronic

you might want to pop off the left rear trunk panel (that where is amp is located) and see if the area has any type of water spotting, or the connector going into the amp has corrosion on it.. if it does then you know there has been some type of water infiltration .... causing higher than normal resistance in the audio circuit ...

contact tischer for a replacement if you go stock .. they have good prices

2Times · 12-07-2011, 05:56 PM

Old thread but I was just listening to Howard Stern, nothing loud and I heard REAL loud static, then nothing. The chimes don't even work. No CD, iPod or Radio. From the sounds of the previous comments, amp could make sense.

edit: just checked, there is water on/in the amp. How the hell could it get in there? I've never touched the rear taillights, the car is stock.

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jjhan85 J-Han 5 Rep 398 Posts Drives: BMW E90 325i jetblack Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325i Sport Pac ... [0.00]	**HELP, stereo system is acting funny.. Hey all, Wondering if anyone can help me out or point me in the right direction. So my car stereo is actin really weird. In the morning or when the car has been turned off for several hours, the radio and stereo works fine, but after about 30 min, you hear in the background, a bunch of static and then it gradually gets worse where all you hear is jsut static, no music or anything. I'm trying to figure out the problem. I don't think its my head unit (factory, lights and everything seems to work fine on it) so I was thinking maybe its a factory amp? Anyone have any idea of what the problem is? I love in the MD/DC/VA area. Thanks guys! __________________ 325i // Sport Package // 6 speed manual // AFE intake // Resonator + Muffler Delete // 20% tints//
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G35to330i Private First Class 11 Rep 139 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i Sedan Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Ohio iTrader: (0)	I'm not entirely sure myself - however folks will want to know what kind of system you have - logic 7 etc, professional, etc.... __________________ 2006 330i. Intake, PBX, iPhone + LiquidAUX + vent mount, LOC + JL10w1 + Rockford 250a2 (yeah, it's old) Bethany: What gear are you in? Jay: "Gear"?
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jjhan85 J-Han 5 Rep 398 Posts Drives: BMW E90 325i jetblack Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325i Sport Pac ... [0.00]	Thanks, I have the stock sound system. the regular 10 speaker one on a 2006 325i. __________________ 325i // Sport Package // 6 speed manual // AFE intake // Resonator + Muffler Delete // 20% tints//
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shifterboy45 Major 23 Rep 1,179 Posts Drives: 2009 335i Coupe Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: North by Northwest iTrader: (0)	if its all stock, normally if the amp is going - ud get a pop and crackle noise and then nothing -- til the amp cooled down and repeated the process.. do you have navi/idrive or no? the entertainment system is quirky and sometimes has network problems
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jjhan85 J-Han 5 Rep 398 Posts Drives: BMW E90 325i jetblack Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325i Sport Pac ... [0.00]	yes thats exactly what happens. Makes this weird popping noise, which sounds like static. It happens with radio, cd, aux. __________________ 325i // Sport Package // 6 speed manual // AFE intake // Resonator + Muffler Delete // 20% tints//
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jjhan85 J-Han 5 Rep 398 Posts Drives: BMW E90 325i jetblack Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325i Sport Pac ... [0.00]	how much do amps usually cost? a stock amp from BMW? or would it be better to get a different new amp? __________________ 325i // Sport Package // 6 speed manual // AFE intake // Resonator + Muffler Delete // 20% tints//
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jjhan85 J-Han 5 Rep 398 Posts Drives: BMW E90 325i jetblack Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325i Sport Pac ... [0.00]	Yea I dont have Navi either, just the stock 10 speaker system. __________________ 325i // Sport Package // 6 speed manual // AFE intake // Resonator + Muffler Delete // 20% tints//
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DirrtysAnchez335i BeAsT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 78 Rep 1,172 Posts Drives: e92 bmw 335i Join Date: May 2008 Location: 818 San Fernando Valley California... iTrader: (0)	dude check your amp.. same thing happend to me turns out water was leaking in to where my amp was thrue the rear light and messed up my amp...
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shifterboy45 Major 23 Rep 1,179 Posts Drives: 2009 335i Coupe Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: North by Northwest iTrader: (0)	if you replace the amp.. plz make sure its the failed component... cuz there are no returns on electronic you might want to pop off the left rear trunk panel (that where is amp is located) and see if the area has any type of water spotting, or the connector going into the amp has corrosion on it.. if it does then you know there has been some type of water infiltration .... causing higher than normal resistance in the audio circuit ... contact tischer for a replacement if you go stock .. they have good prices
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2Times I'd hit it 1065 Rep 1,106 Posts Drives: G82 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Austin iTrader: (3) Garage List 2023 BMW M4 xd [10.00]	Old thread but I was just listening to Howard Stern, nothing loud and I heard REAL loud static, then nothing. The chimes don't even work. No CD, iPod or Radio. From the sounds of the previous comments, amp could make sense. edit: just checked, there is water on/in the amp. How the hell could it get in there? I've never touched the rear taillights, the car is stock. Last edited by 2Times; 12-07-2011 at 06:05 PM..
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