No sound in my car?

klipseracer · 03-28-2010, 01:19 AM

Initially I had non-sport steering wheel. I upgraded to the performance steering wheel as well as added the paddle shifter retrofit kit. I used a brand new wheel, paddles and airbag. Nothing was used and the wheel lights up with the RPMs and everything seems fine except that I have no chimes or sound for my radio. the radio turns on, everything visually is good however no sound. Any possible explanations for this? If its a fuse, help me out here because that chart in the glovebox makes no sense to me. I did use a splice on the cigarette lighter power for the steering wheel. I haven't gotten a chance to test the paddles because my car is on ramps waiting for an exhaust to be finished.

Dan in PA · 03-28-2010, 01:41 AM

I'm not sure about the chimes, but as far as not having sound coming from the radio, make sure the volume knob hasn't been pushed in (mute function). It happened to me once and I saw the "no sound" icon in iDrive...wondered how the hell to fix it.

SoYank · 03-28-2010, 12:38 PM

Do you get a message on the idrive saying "No warning tones"? I had that and it was traced to a leaking left rear cluster allowing water onto the amplifier in the boot, er, trunk. Seems preposterous, though, if all you've done is the steering wheel.

klipseracer · 03-28-2010, 03:51 PM

I don't see any warnings. And its not the mute button, as I've mentioned, ALL chimes don't work. No dinging when I put in the key or anything. I have a CF trunk, but I don't think it has anything to do with the amp although i've heard of that before.

klipseracer · 03-30-2010, 04:25 AM

bump

fdriller9 · 03-30-2010, 11:45 AM

I hope you didn't cut the fiberoptic line, which runs along the driver's side to the HU. Also, you said you tapped the cigg lighter power. which one did you use? The one in the armrest or the one in front of the shifter? Did you remove the radio? I can't see the harness connected to the radio coming loose. It is held in by a locking lever and the other wires for the antennae and what not are tough to loosen too.

klipseracer · 03-30-2010, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by *********

I hope you didn't cut the fiberoptic line, which runs along the driver's side to the HU. Also, you said you tapped the cigg lighter power. which one did you use? The one in the armrest or the one in front of the shifter? Did you remove the radio? I can't see the harness connected to the radio coming loose. It is held in by a locking lever and the other wires for the antennae and what not are tough to loosen too.

Thank you for the reply. I tapped the lines exactly as requested in the instructions. Its the one near the shifter.

SoYank · 03-30-2010, 10:25 PM

Check the fuse in the upper right corner of the fusebox in the glovebox. It is for the radio.

klipseracer · 03-31-2010, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by SoYank

Check the fuse in the upper right corner of the fusebox in the glovebox. It is for the radio.

Ok I will, but doesn't that mean my radio won't work? it works fine on my idrive and everything, just no sounds.

SoYank · 03-31-2010, 09:59 PM

I believe my iDrive was working fine but no sound until I replaced the fuse. If you need to search for a blown fuse because you can't decipher the heiroglyphics of the fuse map, make certain you replace the fuses in the exact same slot. There are a lot of unused fuse positions.

klipseracer · 04-03-2010, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by SoYank

I believe my iDrive was working fine but no sound until I replaced the fuse. If you need to search for a blown fuse because you can't decipher the heiroglyphics of the fuse map, make certain you replace the fuses in the exact same slot. There are a lot of unused fuse positions.

I'm going to do this right now and I'll check back... I hope its just a fuse!!

Lee Rambler · 04-04-2010, 07:34 AM

try your lighter....

there are more than 1 fuse for the audio system - the one marked radio is just for the headunit, there is a separatenfuse for the amp

klipseracer · 04-04-2010, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Lee Rambler

try your lighter....

there are more than 1 fuse for the audio system - the one marked radio is just for the headunit, there is a separatenfuse for the amp

lighter? You mean cigarette lighter fuse?

awei130 · 04-04-2010, 09:35 PM

Not sure exactly what your problem may be. I ran into a similar situation in my X6 with the sound going completely off on my radio, cd, mp3, idrive, etc. I took it into the dealership and they replaced the amp and all the sound came back ;p

klipseracer · 04-18-2010, 10:37 PM

I've got three semi related issues all at once so I'm not sure exactly what the problem is.

Ovalcram · 04-18-2010, 11:14 PM

Damn I hope you find a fix for this! I know I wouldn't be able to sleep at night knowing that I had no sound in my car (I need my music). I say if all else fails..... stealership?

klipseracer · 04-20-2010, 10:03 PM

I went and checked pretty much every fuse that could be related. Can't find a blown one... I wish I had a bently manual right now I could identify the exact fuse. Which is the amplifier fuse? I have an 05/07 build date.

EDIT: I remember scott telling me F11 is the amp fuse.. I'll check it out but I'm pretty sure I already looked.

Lee Rambler · 04-21-2010, 07:15 AM

an early 07 should have the separate speaker under the dash for the gongs too, it may not just be the L7 amp/fuse for it. did you have the radio completely removed? as in, had the quadralock connector disconnected and most bus connector unhooked? very well could be the most bus not seated into the radio properly, which means no communication to the amp... could be loose at the amp too, but seems less likely as I see no reason to be messing around back at the amp for a steering wheel install...

klipseracer · 04-22-2010, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Lee Rambler

an early 07 should have the separate speaker under the dash for the gongs too, it may not just be the L7 amp/fuse for it. did you have the radio completely removed? as in, had the quadralock connector disconnected and most bus connector unhooked? very well could be the most bus not seated into the radio properly, which means no communication to the amp... could be loose at the amp too, but seems less likely as I see no reason to be messing around back at the amp for a steering wheel install...

You pretty much had the right idea.

I never took out the radio at all, but I was into some of the connectors on the passenger footwell area. I took it into a special friend of mine at the dealer. He found that one of the MOST cables had been left un-plugged. He fixed my driver lock actuator, diagnosed my TPM issue telling me the batteries were likely dead and will be reprogramming my headlights for me. He's charging me $40.... This guy is the Sh*t.

03-28-2010, 01:19 AM	#1
klipseracer Banned 233 Rep 3,012 Posts Drives: 2007 E90 335i, 05 E46 330i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Arizona iTrader: (27) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00] 2005 330i [0.00]	No sound in my car? Initially I had non-sport steering wheel. I upgraded to the performance steering wheel as well as added the paddle shifter retrofit kit. I used a brand new wheel, paddles and airbag. Nothing was used and the wheel lights up with the RPMs and everything seems fine except that I have no chimes or sound for my radio. the radio turns on, everything visually is good however no sound. Any possible explanations for this? If its a fuse, help me out here because that chart in the glovebox makes no sense to me. I did use a splice on the cigarette lighter power for the steering wheel. I haven't gotten a chance to test the paddles because my car is on ramps waiting for an exhaust to be finished.
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Dan in PA Captain 95 Rep 729 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 335i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: PA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW Z4 sDrive35i [0.00]	I'm not sure about the chimes, but as far as not having sound coming from the radio, make sure the volume knob hasn't been pushed in (mute function). It happened to me once and I saw the "no sound" icon in iDrive...wondered how the hell to fix it. __________________ 2013 BMW Z4 sDrive35i\|DCT\|M-Sport\|iDrive\|Premium Sound\|Heated Seats\|Comfort Access\|PDC\|Deep Sea Blue\|Cream [At the port of exit awaiting a shipping vessel since 8/17/12]
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SoYank Major General 591 Rep 7,519 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 335i MT Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Vinton, Virginia iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 BMW E90 335i S ... [9.00]	Do you get a message on the idrive saying "No warning tones"? I had that and it was traced to a leaking left rear cluster allowing water onto the amplifier in the boot, er, trunk. Seems preposterous, though, if all you've done is the steering wheel. __________________ **2009 E90 335i Montego Blue · Black Leather · Burl Walnut · 6MT · US Spec** SatNav • ZPP • ZCW • 6FL • TPMS • iDrive • PDC • HWS • Xenons • BMW Assist • Power Rear Sunshade • Logic 7 European Taillights • Rear Foglamp • OEM Alarm • PicoTray • DataToys XM-DVR • Multi-view Processor Quaife ATB LSD • Short Shift Knob • Hartge Anti-Roll Bars • AP Racing Front Brakes • 19" Style 269
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klipseracer Banned 233 Rep 3,012 Posts Drives: 2007 E90 335i, 05 E46 330i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Arizona iTrader: (27) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00] 2005 330i [0.00]	I don't see any warnings. And its not the mute button, as I've mentioned, ALL chimes don't work. No dinging when I put in the key or anything. I have a CF trunk, but I don't think it has anything to do with the amp although i've heard of that before.
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klipseracer Banned 233 Rep 3,012 Posts Drives: 2007 E90 335i, 05 E46 330i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Arizona iTrader: (27) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00] 2005 330i [0.00]	bump
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fdriller9 Banned 263 Rep 7,089 Posts Drives: '06 AW 330xi Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North Jersey/Philly/NYC iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 330xi [6.44]	I hope you didn't cut the fiberoptic line, which runs along the driver's side to the HU. Also, you said you tapped the cigg lighter power. which one did you use? The one in the armrest or the one in front of the shifter? Did you remove the radio? I can't see the harness connected to the radio coming loose. It is held in by a locking lever and the other wires for the antennae and what not are tough to loosen too.
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SoYank Major General 591 Rep 7,519 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 335i MT Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Vinton, Virginia iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 BMW E90 335i S ... [9.00]	Check the fuse in the upper right corner of the fusebox in the glovebox. It is for the radio. __________________ **2009 E90 335i Montego Blue · Black Leather · Burl Walnut · 6MT · US Spec** SatNav • ZPP • ZCW • 6FL • TPMS • iDrive • PDC • HWS • Xenons • BMW Assist • Power Rear Sunshade • Logic 7 European Taillights • Rear Foglamp • OEM Alarm • PicoTray • DataToys XM-DVR • Multi-view Processor Quaife ATB LSD • Short Shift Knob • Hartge Anti-Roll Bars • AP Racing Front Brakes • 19" Style 269
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SoYank Major General 591 Rep 7,519 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 335i MT Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Vinton, Virginia iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 BMW E90 335i S ... [9.00]	I believe my iDrive was working fine but no sound until I replaced the fuse. If you need to search for a blown fuse because you can't decipher the heiroglyphics of the fuse map, make certain you replace the fuses in the exact same slot. There are a lot of unused fuse positions. __________________ **2009 E90 335i Montego Blue · Black Leather · Burl Walnut · 6MT · US Spec** SatNav • ZPP • ZCW • 6FL • TPMS • iDrive • PDC • HWS • Xenons • BMW Assist • Power Rear Sunshade • Logic 7 European Taillights • Rear Foglamp • OEM Alarm • PicoTray • DataToys XM-DVR • Multi-view Processor Quaife ATB LSD • Short Shift Knob • Hartge Anti-Roll Bars • AP Racing Front Brakes • 19" Style 269
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04-04-2010, 07:34 AM	#12
Lee Rambler Captain 18 Rep 605 Posts Drives: 07 e92 335 6mt, 04 e53 x5 4.4 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	try your lighter.... there are more than 1 fuse for the audio system - the one marked radio is just for the headunit, there is a separatenfuse for the amp
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awei130 Banned 212 Rep 2,490 Posts Drives: E46, E92, 987 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: SOCAL iTrader: (19)	Not sure exactly what your problem may be. I ran into a similar situation in my X6 with the sound going completely off on my radio, cd, mp3, idrive, etc. I took it into the dealership and they replaced the amp and all the sound came back ;p
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klipseracer Banned 233 Rep 3,012 Posts Drives: 2007 E90 335i, 05 E46 330i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Arizona iTrader: (27) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00] 2005 330i [0.00]	I've got three semi related issues all at once so I'm not sure exactly what the problem is.
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Ovalcram Lieutenant 20 Rep 548 Posts Drives: E92 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Austin iTrader: (0)	Damn I hope you find a fix for this! I know I wouldn't be able to sleep at night knowing that I had no sound in my car (I need my music). I say if all else fails..... stealership?
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klipseracer Banned 233 Rep 3,012 Posts Drives: 2007 E90 335i, 05 E46 330i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Arizona iTrader: (27) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00] 2005 330i [0.00]	I went and checked pretty much every fuse that could be related. Can't find a blown one... I wish I had a bently manual right now I could identify the exact fuse. Which is the amplifier fuse? I have an 05/07 build date. EDIT: I remember scott telling me F11 is the amp fuse.. I'll check it out but I'm pretty sure I already looked.
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Lee Rambler Captain 18 Rep 605 Posts Drives: 07 e92 335 6mt, 04 e53 x5 4.4 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	an early 07 should have the separate speaker under the dash for the gongs too, it may not just be the L7 amp/fuse for it. did you have the radio completely removed? as in, had the quadralock connector disconnected and most bus connector unhooked? very well could be the most bus not seated into the radio properly, which means no communication to the amp... could be loose at the amp too, but seems less likely as I see no reason to be messing around back at the amp for a steering wheel install...
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