Front Speakers Vanished?!

c-hri-s · 09-07-2009, 02:10 AM

Hi,

I've an 08 335d with the BMW Individual Sound System.

Driving along the other day, music not playing particularly loudly, and suddenly the front speakers cut out. All the sound was coming form the rear speakers and the subs.

Tried resetting the iDrive (power & eject) with no result, also tried all sources (iPod, radio) to make sure it wasn't just a dodgy iPod cable. Same on everything - even on the phone.

Called the dealer, booked it in while driving along the motorway.

Stopped at the services and took the key out, put it back in ... still the same. Went for a quick break, came back, and they were working again.

Any suggestions as to what happened? I canceled the dealer appt as if there's nothing wrong I don't know what they are going to be able to do - but I'm a bit nervous something has gone dicky.

Ta

330cdsport · 09-09-2009, 04:32 AM

Thats what happens when you go for a budget sound system

Tis annoying when you have an intermittent problem - can be so hard to diagnose. Good Luck

trixman · 09-09-2009, 04:44 AM

Faulty wire? Something shorting? As said above, tough to diagnose and will be a 'Can't replicate fault' notice by the tech.

09-07-2009, 02:10 AM	#1
c-hri-s First Lieutenant 22 Rep 301 Posts Drives: 2012 F10 535d M Sport Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	Front Speakers Vanished?! Hi, I've an 08 335d with the BMW Individual Sound System. Driving along the other day, music not playing particularly loudly, and suddenly the front speakers cut out. All the sound was coming form the rear speakers and the subs. Tried resetting the iDrive (power & eject) with no result, also tried all sources (iPod, radio) to make sure it wasn't just a dodgy iPod cable. Same on everything - even on the phone. Called the dealer, booked it in while driving along the motorway. Stopped at the services and took the key out, put it back in ... still the same. Went for a quick break, came back, and they were working again. Any suggestions as to what happened? I canceled the dealer appt as if there's nothing wrong I don't know what they are going to be able to do - but I'm a bit nervous something has gone dicky. Ta __________________ 2012 F10 535d M Sport, Titanium Silver, Black Dakota Leather, Piano Black Trim, 19" 351M, Sport Automatic Transmission, Reversing Assist Camera, Powered Boot Lid, Soft Close Doors, Folding/dimming mirrors, Elec. fr seats, Surround View, Heads-up display, BMW Business Speakers, M rear spoiler, Sun protection glass, Visibility pack, Media Package Pro
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09-09-2009, 04:32 AM	#2
330cdsport Right Responsible 58 Rep 1,646 Posts Drives: AW F21 M135i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: N. Ireland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 535d M Sport [0.00] 2007 E91 320 M Sport [0.00] 2007 E92 335d M Sport [0.00]	Thats what happens when you go for a budget sound system Tis annoying when you have an intermittent problem - can be so hard to diagnose. Good Luck __________________ Last: 330cd Sport - Silver Grey, 335d M Sport Coupe, F10 535d M Sport. Current: AW F21 M135i, Coral Red, Pro Nav, Vis, HK, & Clunky Adaptive Suspension Current: F15 X5 XDrive 40d M Sport - Space Grey, lots of toys.
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09-09-2009, 04:44 AM	#3
trixman Major 33 Rep 1,269 Posts Drives: A Rental Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Creepy Crawley iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 BMW E92 335d [0.00] 2003 M3 CSL [0.00] 2007 E92 335i [0.00]	Faulty wire? Something shorting? As said above, tough to diagnose and will be a 'Can't replicate fault' notice by the tech.
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