headlights messing up radio signals? strange

FotiosF90M5 · 08-14-2007, 09:43 PM

You guys might think im crazy but lately my radio has been coming in pretty shitty.On my e46's the rear defrost messed up radio signals so I was trying to figure out what might be causing it in this car.While the radio was on I was turning things off and on hoping to figure it out.The last thing I turned off and on was the headlights and sure enough thats what it was.When they were off it was perfect.When I turned them on it was coming on terribly.Anyone else experiencing this phenomenon? (doubt it) what the hell can I do about this.I have lux 4.0 but im sure it has nothing to do with it.Always something. craziness. Any opinions would be appreciated.thanks

FotiosF90M5 · 08-15-2007, 11:04 AM

Anyone else have this problem.I wonder if the dealer could even fix it.

FotiosF90M5 · 08-19-2007, 12:21 PM

I have confirmed its definately the lights messing up the radio signals.I have lux 4.0 installed.Do you think I should remove it before going to the dealer.Maybe lux 4.0 is taking power away from the signal...maybe im completely crazy.Who knows

Any ideas????

FotiosF90M5 · 08-19-2007, 04:59 PM

hello..hello..hello... is there anybody out there.

tintivilus · 08-20-2007, 01:45 AM

I've not noticed it on my car, but stranger things have happened

I'm not familiar with lux 4.0; did it require a ballast? If so, that could be leaking noise into your electrical system. It's also conceivable that your HID ballasts are being noisy (if you have Xenons), and I'm sure that'd be a warranty issue if it were the case.

If your lux is causing it you might be able to work around it by putting noise filters on the power and/or ground lines going to the Lux. I'd ping your vendor on it for more info.

nyc3r · 08-20-2007, 07:34 AM

give it time, someone will respond. you also posted this in someone else's thread too.. guess you'll have to drive with either your headlights off or your radio off.

FotiosF90M5 · 08-20-2007, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nyc3r

give it time, someone will respond. you also posted this in someone else's thread too.. guess you'll have to drive with either your headlights off or your radio off.

?????????

mds82 · 08-20-2007, 03:20 PM

i havent really noticed this at all. i noticed this thread a while ago just never had time to respond.

does it make a difference if you turn on / off your parking lamps and notice an instant difference?

FotiosF90M5 · 08-20-2007, 07:12 PM

instant difference.A perfectly strong bassy radio station loses almost all reception when you switch on any light.

FotiosF90M5 · 08-20-2007, 07:13 PM

I hope there is something I can do because I really dont want to take these out.

FotiosF90M5 · 08-22-2007, 01:00 PM

mds82..do you have any advice.Or should I just remove them.any help would be appreciated.thanks a lot.

FotiosF90M5 · 08-23-2007, 05:54 PM

bump.I guess im the only one with this problem.Looks like ill be selling the lux.this sucks.

drwtsn32 · 08-23-2007, 07:17 PM

Why don't you try taking out the "lux" (whatever that is) and see if your prob goes away? I don't have any issues with radio reception on my stock car.

FotiosF90M5 · 08-23-2007, 07:19 PM

I did.It worked fine without them.

08-14-2007, 09:43 PM	#1
FotiosF90M5 ///M Specialist South Shore BMW 799 Rep 7,109 Posts Drives: 2021 M5 Comp BHG/Silverstone Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: South Shore, MA iTrader: (62)	headlights messing up radio signals? strange You guys might think im crazy but lately my radio has been coming in pretty shitty.On my e46's the rear defrost messed up radio signals so I was trying to figure out what might be causing it in this car.While the radio was on I was turning things off and on hoping to figure it out.The last thing I turned off and on was the headlights and sure enough thats what it was.When they were off it was perfect.When I turned them on it was coming on terribly.Anyone else experiencing this phenomenon? (doubt it) what the hell can I do about this.I have lux 4.0 but im sure it has nothing to do with it.Always something. craziness. Any opinions would be appreciated.thanks __________________ 2021 M5 COMPETITION LCI Brands Hatch Gray on SIlverstone, carbon roof, comp wheels, Mperf splitter, carbon pro spoiler, carbon diffuser , carbon paddles, executive pkg. Dinan HAS, RaceChip, dinan spacers, FC stud kit, etc
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08-15-2007, 11:04 AM	#2
FotiosF90M5 ///M Specialist South Shore BMW 799 Rep 7,109 Posts Drives: 2021 M5 Comp BHG/Silverstone Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: South Shore, MA iTrader: (62)	Anyone else have this problem.I wonder if the dealer could even fix it. __________________ 2021 M5 COMPETITION LCI Brands Hatch Gray on SIlverstone, carbon roof, comp wheels, Mperf splitter, carbon pro spoiler, carbon diffuser , carbon paddles, executive pkg. Dinan HAS, RaceChip, dinan spacers, FC stud kit, etc
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08-19-2007, 12:21 PM	#3
FotiosF90M5 ///M Specialist South Shore BMW 799 Rep 7,109 Posts Drives: 2021 M5 Comp BHG/Silverstone Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: South Shore, MA iTrader: (62)	I have confirmed its definately the lights messing up the radio signals.I have lux 4.0 installed.Do you think I should remove it before going to the dealer.Maybe lux 4.0 is taking power away from the signal...maybe im completely crazy.Who knows Any ideas???? __________________ 2021 M5 COMPETITION LCI Brands Hatch Gray on SIlverstone, carbon roof, comp wheels, Mperf splitter, carbon pro spoiler, carbon diffuser , carbon paddles, executive pkg. Dinan HAS, RaceChip, dinan spacers, FC stud kit, etc
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08-19-2007, 04:59 PM	#4
FotiosF90M5 ///M Specialist South Shore BMW 799 Rep 7,109 Posts Drives: 2021 M5 Comp BHG/Silverstone Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: South Shore, MA iTrader: (62)	hello..hello..hello... is there anybody out there. __________________ 2021 M5 COMPETITION LCI Brands Hatch Gray on SIlverstone, carbon roof, comp wheels, Mperf splitter, carbon pro spoiler, carbon diffuser , carbon paddles, executive pkg. Dinan HAS, RaceChip, dinan spacers, FC stud kit, etc
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08-20-2007, 01:45 AM	#5
tintivilus Lieutenant Colonel 26 Rep 1,826 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lake County, IL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [0.00] 2003 325i [0.00]	I've not noticed it on my car, but stranger things have happened I'm not familiar with lux 4.0; did it require a ballast? If so, that could be leaking noise into your electrical system. It's also conceivable that your HID ballasts are being noisy (if you have Xenons), and I'm sure that'd be a warranty issue if it were the case. If your lux is causing it you might be able to work around it by putting noise filters on the power and/or ground lines going to the Lux. I'd ping your vendor on it for more info.
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08-20-2007, 07:34 AM	#6
nyc3r Colonel 113 Rep 2,589 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: USA iTrader: (24)	give it time, someone will respond. you also posted this in someone else's thread too.. guess you'll have to drive with either your headlights off or your radio off. __________________ FS: Interior Parts - Msport knob, split armrest etc FS: Interior Parts Msport wheel, Msport knob, Boot, Idrive, FS: BMW factory oil change kit
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08-20-2007, 03:20 PM	#8
mds82 Major General 372 Rep 5,842 Posts Drives: 2006 325xi Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: South Central Connecticut iTrader: (40) Garage List 2006 325xi Snow Pics [0.00] 2006 BMW 325xi [0.00]	i havent really noticed this at all. i noticed this thread a while ago just never had time to respond. does it make a difference if you turn on / off your parking lamps and notice an instant difference?
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08-20-2007, 07:12 PM	#9
FotiosF90M5 ///M Specialist South Shore BMW 799 Rep 7,109 Posts Drives: 2021 M5 Comp BHG/Silverstone Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: South Shore, MA iTrader: (62)	instant difference.A perfectly strong bassy radio station loses almost all reception when you switch on any light. __________________ 2021 M5 COMPETITION LCI Brands Hatch Gray on SIlverstone, carbon roof, comp wheels, Mperf splitter, carbon pro spoiler, carbon diffuser , carbon paddles, executive pkg. Dinan HAS, RaceChip, dinan spacers, FC stud kit, etc
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08-20-2007, 07:13 PM	#10
FotiosF90M5 ///M Specialist South Shore BMW 799 Rep 7,109 Posts Drives: 2021 M5 Comp BHG/Silverstone Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: South Shore, MA iTrader: (62)	I hope there is something I can do because I really dont want to take these out. __________________ 2021 M5 COMPETITION LCI Brands Hatch Gray on SIlverstone, carbon roof, comp wheels, Mperf splitter, carbon pro spoiler, carbon diffuser , carbon paddles, executive pkg. Dinan HAS, RaceChip, dinan spacers, FC stud kit, etc
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08-22-2007, 01:00 PM	#11
FotiosF90M5 ///M Specialist South Shore BMW 799 Rep 7,109 Posts Drives: 2021 M5 Comp BHG/Silverstone Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: South Shore, MA iTrader: (62)	mds82..do you have any advice.Or should I just remove them.any help would be appreciated.thanks a lot. __________________ 2021 M5 COMPETITION LCI Brands Hatch Gray on SIlverstone, carbon roof, comp wheels, Mperf splitter, carbon pro spoiler, carbon diffuser , carbon paddles, executive pkg. Dinan HAS, RaceChip, dinan spacers, FC stud kit, etc
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08-23-2007, 05:54 PM	#12
FotiosF90M5 ///M Specialist South Shore BMW 799 Rep 7,109 Posts Drives: 2021 M5 Comp BHG/Silverstone Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: South Shore, MA iTrader: (62)	bump.I guess im the only one with this problem.Looks like ill be selling the lux.this sucks. __________________ 2021 M5 COMPETITION LCI Brands Hatch Gray on SIlverstone, carbon roof, comp wheels, Mperf splitter, carbon pro spoiler, carbon diffuser , carbon paddles, executive pkg. Dinan HAS, RaceChip, dinan spacers, FC stud kit, etc
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08-23-2007, 07:17 PM	#13
drwtsn32 Lieutenant 7 Rep 499 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW 435xi, 2016 MB GLA250 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Tri-Cities, WA iTrader: (0)	Why don't you try taking out the "lux" (whatever that is) and see if your prob goes away? I don't have any issues with radio reception on my stock car.
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08-23-2007, 07:19 PM	#14
FotiosF90M5 ///M Specialist South Shore BMW 799 Rep 7,109 Posts Drives: 2021 M5 Comp BHG/Silverstone Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: South Shore, MA iTrader: (62)	I did.It worked fine without them. __________________ 2021 M5 COMPETITION LCI Brands Hatch Gray on SIlverstone, carbon roof, comp wheels, Mperf splitter, carbon pro spoiler, carbon diffuser , carbon paddles, executive pkg. Dinan HAS, RaceChip, dinan spacers, FC stud kit, etc
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