Audio conversation questions

theeuro · 10-12-2013, 01:36 AM

I have an 06 325i with the head unit built into the top of the dash instead of the middle.. Unfortunately it went out. I can't seem to figure out what's causing it. I unplugged the 30 amp fuse an then it'll turn on for about two minutes then blacks out. Any ideas of what this could be that causes that? I was told the rear amplifier on the left side or then main ccc unit. I was thinking to possibly stick an aftermarket unit in if that's possible.. Which I'm thinking it's probably not going to work due to the location of the screen. Please help, going crazy trying to solve this issue.

Cheers
Nick

ctuna · 10-12-2013, 03:11 AM

theeuro · 10-12-2013, 11:47 PM

Thank you, still trying to get the hang of this forum. I appreciate it greatly.

Cheers
Nick

ctuna · 10-13-2013, 01:22 AM

Well have you made in progress?
Did you check the battery ?
I don't believe I have seen anybody on here retrofit and I drive car
with and aftermarket stereo . Doesn't mean it hasn't been done.
Trouble with and aftermarket head unit in these is there are a lot of things
attached to it and when you pull it those things stop working . Things such as BMW Sos , PDC , Bluetooth and cdc. Plus if you ever have to go to a dealer
the BMW diag computer won't work with the car unless it sees the original configuration of the car with the Radio and all the options that were initially installed. It is possible to enhance the sound quality though.

theeuro · 10-16-2013, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ctuna

Well have you made in progress?
Did you check the battery ?
I don't believe I have seen anybody on here retrofit and I drive car
with and aftermarket stereo . Doesn't mean it hasn't been done.
Trouble with and aftermarket head unit in these is there are a lot of things
attached to it and when you pull it those things stop working . Things such as BMW Sos , PDC , Bluetooth and cdc. Plus if you ever have to go to a dealer
the BMW diag computer won't work with the car unless it sees the original configuration of the car with the Radio and all the options that were initially installed. It is possible to enhance the sound quality though.

Thanks for the info! Much appreciated. I tested my battery & it's still golden. I'm dead set on it being the main CCC due to the fact it wouldn't always read my cd that i had in it. I'm going to BMW soon to have them diagnose it for me & go from there. I found a refurbished CCC from ECS Tuning for around 260 with a 130 core fee included. I'm also stuck on figuring it out too because my back left window wouldn't roll up one night then the next morning it rolled up just fine.. very confusing!

Cheers
Nick

10-12-2013, 01:36 AM	#1
theeuro Enlisted Member 2 Rep 44 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	Audio conversation questions I have an 06 325i with the head unit built into the top of the dash instead of the middle.. Unfortunately it went out. I can't seem to figure out what's causing it. I unplugged the 30 amp fuse an then it'll turn on for about two minutes then blacks out. Any ideas of what this could be that causes that? I was told the rear amplifier on the left side or then main ccc unit. I was thinking to possibly stick an aftermarket unit in if that's possible.. Which I'm thinking it's probably not going to work due to the location of the screen. Please help, going crazy trying to solve this issue. Cheers Nick
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10-12-2013, 03:11 AM	#2
ctuna Lieutenant General 1911 Rep 13,101 Posts Drives: 325xi 06 wagon MT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Santa Cruz, Ca iTrader: (0)	This needs to be in the audio sub forum This needs to be in the audio sub forum here http://www.e90post.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=27 FYI If its an old car 06 and you haven't had your battery replaced it would be a good idea to check that before going further. These cars have the ability to turn stuff off when the battery is low. About 6 years is the most you can get out of a battery. Try charging the battery and see if the problem goes away for awhile. See electrical pdf below. more FYI BMW stereo types http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=352586 http://www.e90post.com/forums/attach...2&d=1266451970 http://www.e90post.com/forums/attach...2&d=1260829447 http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=343673 http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=138949 http://www.e90post.com/forums/attach...1&d=1209780605 http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=641323 http://bmwcoders.com/forum/3-er-8/bm...1-e92-e93-291/ http://www.e90post.com/forums/attach...1&d=1209780865 http://www.bawarec.ru/manuals/3er/e9...3er-e90-12.pdf http://www.musicarnw.com/page-2/ http://www.e90post.com/forums/attach...4&d=1278871872 Last edited by ctuna; 10-12-2013 at 03:16 AM..
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10-12-2013, 11:47 PM	#3
theeuro Enlisted Member 2 Rep 44 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	Thank you, still trying to get the hang of this forum. I appreciate it greatly. Cheers Nick
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10-13-2013, 01:22 AM	#4
ctuna Lieutenant General 1911 Rep 13,101 Posts Drives: 325xi 06 wagon MT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Santa Cruz, Ca iTrader: (0)	Well have you made in progress? Well have you made in progress? Did you check the battery ? I don't believe I have seen anybody on here retrofit and I drive car with and aftermarket stereo . Doesn't mean it hasn't been done. Trouble with and aftermarket head unit in these is there are a lot of things attached to it and when you pull it those things stop working . Things such as BMW Sos , PDC , Bluetooth and cdc. Plus if you ever have to go to a dealer the BMW diag computer won't work with the car unless it sees the original configuration of the car with the Radio and all the options that were initially installed. It is possible to enhance the sound quality though.
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