6FL FM swicthing Poll

japac1 · 07-16-2007, 12:58 PM

FM Switching issue? Y/N:Yes
6FL with(out) idrive: With idrive
ipod?: Yes, 4 GB
USB Flash?: No
Production date?:4/07
Bluetooth?:Yes

It has only happened a handful of times. My SA has, as of yet, not seen any bulletins.

rocoT · 07-17-2007, 09:51 AM

did the SA acknowledge that it was a "known" issue japac1?

Rodrigo · 07-17-2007, 10:30 AM

FM Switching issue? Y/N: N*
6FL with(out) idrive: With iDrive
ipod?: Y
USB Flash?: N
Production date?: May 2007
Bluetooth?: Y

* I think I may have come back to the car and have FM come on instead of the iPod, but it only happened once or twice so I'm not sure if I was actually listening to the iPod before. Hopefully I'm just being paranoid after reading all these threads and everyone has this issue resolved soon.

SoonToBimmer · 07-17-2007, 04:35 PM

FM Switching issue? Y/N:Y
6FL with(out) idrive: W/O
ipod?: Yes 6gb Mini
USB Flash?: N
Production date?: 03/17
Bluetooth?:NO

LEDZEP · 07-17-2007, 07:11 PM

I voted no, because I have not experienced the problem that I understand is the issue for many. Mine will sometimes switch to FM after having been parked and shut off, but has never done it while playing (frantically looking for wood upon which to knock) - but my '06 325i did this too with the Sirius so that might be a different (distantly related?) issue.

FM Switching issue? Y/N: N
6FL with(out) idrive: N
ipod?: Y
USB Flash?: N
Production date?: March '07
Bluetooth?: Yes, but my dentist says it may be temporary.

japac1 · 07-18-2007, 07:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rocoT

did the SA acknowledge that it was a "known" issue japac1?

I haven't discussed it with him in about 3 weeks, but when I did mention it, he had not heard of this problem.

msimon18 · 07-18-2007, 09:25 AM

Same situatiuon as LEDZEP - only after car off for awhile.

FM Switching issue? Y/N: N
6FL with idrive: N
ipod?: Y
USB Flash?: Y
Production date?: May '07
Bluetooth?: Yes

On a side note. When I got the info that they were reimbursing me for my alarm ($490 + tax), I was told that Version 28 would be out next week and may have a fix for the FM switching issue. They were not sure as they had not received any formal info on it but the whispering down the lane scenarion indicated it migh tbe there. We'll see.....

rocoT · 07-18-2007, 01:18 PM

Quote:

I was told that Version 28 would be out next week

Excuse my ignorance msimon18 but version 28 of what exactly?

Thanks for the update though...T

rocoT · 07-19-2007, 03:38 AM

This was posted recently by some kind member.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=73056

I think it may be why I get FM switching.

...off to check my build date now!

mwatkins · 07-19-2007, 10:50 PM

FM Switching issue? Y/N: Yes
6FL with(out) idrive: With Idrive
ipod?: Yes
USB Flash?: No
Production date?: May 13
Bluetooth?: Yes

fatalkarma · 07-22-2007, 12:06 AM

07 335i
Nav, iDrive

FM Switching issue? Y/N: Yes
6FL with(out) idrive: With idrive
ipod?: Yes
USB Flash?: No
Production date?: June 2007
Bluetooth?: Yes

taking it to dealer again, I don't think they tested it or replicated the problem, but it's almost every song that it switches to FM on it's own.

donleycott · 07-22-2007, 11:56 PM

FM Switching issue? Y/N: Yes
6FL with idrive: With idrive
ipod?: yes 30GB video
USB Flash?: no
Production date?: April 2007
Bluetooth?: Yes

seems very random, cant find a pattern. I have programmed a button on the steering wheel to toggle back each time it switches.

SpanX · 07-23-2007, 12:12 AM

FM Switching issue? Y/N: YES!!!
6FL with(out) idrive: WITH
ipod?: YES 60 GB
USB Flash?: NO
Production date?: MAY 2007
Bluetooth?: YES

This drives me nuts! I have to get this figured out. It switches randomly... no pattern or consistency. I thought maybe it was because I had programmed on of my touch speed dial buttons to go directly to the ipod... but it even does it if I switch using the button on the steering wheel, and it does it when I switch using the idrive.

I also have issues with my HD Radio... it seems as though the signal comes in and out... which in turn causes repeating and a sort of echo effect when listening to the radio. When I am on a station that has HD radio capabilities... its as though the signal comes and goes (the HD symbol comes on and then goes off and then comes on again) Each time it fades in and out it repeats or echoes whatever was playing.

Has anyone else had this issue? Or could this also be related to issues with the ipod and FM switching?

Does anyone else with the FM switching problem also have HD radio?

AndreTheGeek · 07-23-2007, 11:14 AM

One possible cause for switching is bumps. The system caches several seconds of the MP3 file playing. If you hit a bump jiggling the plug, the caching should take care of it. If you hit a section of rough road that exceeds the cache, it will flip to FM (or the last thing you were listening to, maybe CD).

To see what I mean, unplug your USB briefly while a song is playing. A brief disconnect is handled. A slightly longer disconnect flips it to FM.

You could actually have a bad conection at the plug. Try wiggling the thing around while it's playing and see if it causes the problem.

fatalkarma · 07-23-2007, 03:17 PM

Correction: Production date was May 5, 2007, 8g iPod. I'm going to double check the connections, it looked solid on the iPod, maybe the connection to the car jack was loose, probably not. Going in for service tomorrow again, first time they could not replicate it, but it happens almost every song so hopefully I can replicate it. The service bulletin looks like it affects prod from 2/1/07 to 3/9/07. Mine is from May. Anyone have any other feedback / problems / fixes?

thanks

07 335i
Nav, iDrive

FM Switching issue? Y/N: Yes
6FL with(out) idrive: With idrive
ipod?: 8g
USB Flash?: No
Production date?: May 2007
Bluetooth?: Yes

japac1 · 07-23-2007, 04:52 PM

Just came back from dealer. I showed him the SIB found here, but of course, my car is 4/07 build, so not covered. They submitted a Puma, and told me to reset the ipod. I find it hard to believe that they still are not acting aware of this problem. So, I'll wait for an update. In the meantime, thank god for satellite.

donleycott · 07-24-2007, 12:22 PM

I emailed a member who had the switching problem and he took his 328i to the dealer for SI B84 11 07 and had the MULF-2 module replaced, he reports that it FIXED his problem.

Now we have to convince the dealers to put the fix on vehicles produced after March 2007.

fatalkarma · 07-24-2007, 09:23 PM

took in to dealer today, gave them the SI and after 8 hours, they decided (along with BMW) to replace the MULF - tomorrow morning, hopefully will fix the problem. They are taking one off a stock car so I don't have to wait for one but that's assuming the other one works.

Mine is a may 07 production.

dinkoh · 07-24-2007, 10:16 PM

FM Switching issue? Y/N: Y
6FL with(out) idrive: Y
ipod?: Y
USB Flash?: N
Production date?: May '07?
Bluetooth?: Yes

1clean335i · 07-25-2007, 10:01 PM

I think all of this info you guys are filling out have nothing to do with finding the fix to the problem....

Today at work I replaced an MULF2-High with a production date that was out of the bulletins dates. By production date they mean production date of the MULF not the vehicle. I replaced one on a car that was over 2 weeks out of the range. And yes it did fix the problem and works flawlessly now

That means ill be replying back to puma to tell them to update that bulletin as there are more affected MULF's than they think.

Hope that helps you guys out a little...

nik-328xi · 07-26-2007, 10:50 AM

FM Switching issue? Y/N:Yes
6FL with(out) idrive: With idrive
ipod?: Yes, Nano 4 GB
USB Flash?: No
Production date?:6/07
Bluetooth?:Yes

Picked it up last Friday 7/20 no problem for 2 days now about once a day I get the random switch. Will have it looked at when i take the car in for it inspection (bought it in VA live in PA so once the title gets transferred I'll need a new state inspection) hopefully by then they will have issued a new bulletin.

Nik

fatalkarma · 07-27-2007, 01:03 PM

Well, 3 days later, dealer finally replaced the MULF. They took one out of stock and tested it on my car, found it fixed the problem, submitted PUMA to BMW, then over night ordered a new MULF, replaced mine and tested it for over an hour and said the switching problem is gone. Knock on wood, it all seems to be working, other functions seem operating. Looks like the MULF was the problem. I didn't get hasseled about my car not fitting into the production date on the SIM (i have a May production, not sure when production date of the MULF).

07-16-2007, 12:58 PM	#23
japac1 Major 22 Rep 1,100 Posts Drives: 2015 M4 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Keller, TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335xi [0.00]	FM Switching issue? Y/N:Yes 6FL with(out) idrive: With idrive ipod?: Yes, 4 GB USB Flash?: No Production date?:4/07 Bluetooth?:Yes It has only happened a handful of times. My SA has, as of yet, not seen any bulletins. __________________ [FONT="Garamond"]2007 E90 335 xi, Monaco Blue, Beige, Prem, Cold, Step, Navi, Sat, iPod
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07-17-2007, 09:51 AM	#24
rocoT Enlisted Member 3 Rep 44 Posts Drives: E90 320d M-Sport Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland iTrader: (0)	did the SA acknowledge that it was a "known" issue japac1? __________________ E90 ~ 320d M-Sport ~ TiAg ~ 193M ~ Black Dakota ~ Bluetooth ~ 6FL ~ Logic 7 ~ Ext. Mirror Pack ~ Ind. Sun Prot. Glass
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07-17-2007, 10:30 AM	#25
Rodrigo First Lieutenant 15 Rep 311 Posts Drives: 335i Convertible Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Miami, FL (Kendall) iTrader: (1)	FM Switching issue? Y/N: N* 6FL with(out) idrive: With iDrive ipod?: Y USB Flash?: N Production date?: May 2007 Bluetooth?: Y * I think I may have come back to the car and have FM come on instead of the iPod, but it only happened once or twice so I'm not sure if I was actually listening to the iPod before. Hopefully I'm just being paranoid after reading all these threads and everyone has this issue resolved soon. __________________ 2007 BMW 335i Convertible Black Sapphire Metallic / Coral Red / Gray Poplar
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07-17-2007, 04:35 PM	#26
SoonToBimmer Private 0 Rep 56 Posts Drives: 328xi coup march build Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: WI iTrader: (0)	FM Switching issue? Y/N:Y 6FL with(out) idrive: W/O ipod?: Yes 6gb Mini USB Flash?: N Production date?: 03/17 Bluetooth?:NO
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07-17-2007, 07:11 PM	#27
LEDZEP Lieutenant General 429 Rep 12,276 Posts Drives: 2009 E70 & 2011 F25 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Area 51 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 X3 35i M Sport [7.62] 2009 X5 M Sport [0.00] 2007 328xi E90 [0.00] 2006 325xiT E91 [0.00]	I voted no, because I have not experienced the problem that I understand is the issue for many. Mine will sometimes switch to FM after having been parked and shut off, but has never done it while playing (frantically looking for wood upon which to knock) - but my '06 325i did this too with the Sirius so that might be a different (distantly related?) issue. FM Switching issue? Y/N: N 6FL with(out) idrive: N ipod?: Y USB Flash?: N Production date?: March '07 Bluetooth?: Yes, but my dentist says it may be temporary. __________________ I think it is bad luck to be superstitious
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View Poll Results: Are you experiencing FM switching with the 6FL option?
Yes	56	69.14%
No	25	30.86%
Voters: 81. You may not vote on this poll

07-18-2007, 09:25 AM	#29
msimon18 Retired 19 Rep 868 Posts Drives: Z4 s30i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: The Villages, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 1965 Isetta 300 [0.00] 2004 1/5 Scale M3 GTR [10.00]	Same situatiuon as LEDZEP - only after car off for awhile. FM Switching issue? Y/N: N 6FL with idrive: N ipod?: Y USB Flash?: Y Production date?: May '07 Bluetooth?: Yes On a side note. When I got the info that they were reimbursing me for my alarm ($490 + tax), I was told that Version 28 would be out next week and may have a fix for the FM switching issue. They were not sure as they had not received any formal info on it but the whispering down the lane scenarion indicated it migh tbe there. We'll see..... __________________ M3 GTR - 1/5 scale - 4.2 HP w/ Collari hydraulic brakes - would you believe ~80 MPH on straightaway !!
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07-19-2007, 03:38 AM	#31
rocoT Enlisted Member 3 Rep 44 Posts Drives: E90 320d M-Sport Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland iTrader: (0)	This was posted recently by some kind member. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=73056 I think it may be why I get FM switching. ...off to check my build date now! __________________ E90 ~ 320d M-Sport ~ TiAg ~ 193M ~ Black Dakota ~ Bluetooth ~ 6FL ~ Logic 7 ~ Ext. Mirror Pack ~ Ind. Sun Prot. Glass
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07-19-2007, 10:50 PM	#32
mwatkins New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Orlando, FL iTrader: (0)	FM Switching issue? Y/N: Yes 6FL with(out) idrive: With Idrive ipod?: Yes USB Flash?: No Production date?: May 13 Bluetooth?: Yes __________________ 335i Montego Blue Coupe, Black Leather, Burl Trim, Premium, Sport, Nav, CA, PDC, 6FL, Sirius
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07-22-2007, 12:06 AM	#33
fatalkarma Private First Class 57 Rep 164 Posts Drives: 2024 G87 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2024 BMW M2 [10.00]	6FL FM Switching 07 335i Nav, iDrive FM Switching issue? Y/N: Yes 6FL with(out) idrive: With idrive ipod?: Yes USB Flash?: No Production date?: June 2007 Bluetooth?: Yes taking it to dealer again, I don't think they tested it or replicated the problem, but it's almost every song that it switches to FM on it's own.
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07-22-2007, 11:56 PM	#34
donleycott Enlisted Member 0 Rep 38 Posts Drives: 2014 328i Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mebane NC iTrader: (0)	6FL Switching Problem FM Switching issue? Y/N: Yes 6FL with idrive: With idrive ipod?: yes 30GB video USB Flash?: no Production date?: April 2007 Bluetooth?: Yes seems very random, cant find a pattern. I have programmed a button on the steering wheel to toggle back each time it switches.
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07-23-2007, 12:12 AM	#35
SpanX Second Lieutenant 24 Rep 295 Posts Drives: 2007 E90 Black 335i Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Utah iTrader: (3)	FM Switching issue? Y/N: YES!!! 6FL with(out) idrive: WITH ipod?: YES 60 GB USB Flash?: NO Production date?: MAY 2007 Bluetooth?: YES This drives me nuts! I have to get this figured out. It switches randomly... no pattern or consistency. I thought maybe it was because I had programmed on of my touch speed dial buttons to go directly to the ipod... but it even does it if I switch using the button on the steering wheel, and it does it when I switch using the idrive. I also have issues with my HD Radio... it seems as though the signal comes in and out... which in turn causes repeating and a sort of echo effect when listening to the radio. When I am on a station that has HD radio capabilities... its as though the signal comes and goes (the HD symbol comes on and then goes off and then comes on again) Each time it fades in and out it repeats or echoes whatever was playing. Has anyone else had this issue? Or could this also be related to issues with the ipod and FM switching? Does anyone else with the FM switching problem also have HD radio? __________________ 2007 E90 335i Jet Black/Beige/Poplar, ZSP, ZPP, CWP, NAV, AT/STEP, OEM Rear Spoiler, TINT 20/20, 19" ACS Type IV Bi-Color, http://www.e90post.com 2006 DENALI Painted Red (custom color)/Sandstone, 22's GenX Desperado, Too many adds to list http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2124062
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07-23-2007, 11:14 AM	#36
AndreTheGeek Lieutenant 16 Rep 463 Posts Drives: 335i E90 Alpine White Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ottawa, Canada iTrader: (0)	One possible cause for switching is bumps. The system caches several seconds of the MP3 file playing. If you hit a bump jiggling the plug, the caching should take care of it. If you hit a section of rough road that exceeds the cache, it will flip to FM (or the last thing you were listening to, maybe CD). To see what I mean, unplug your USB briefly while a song is playing. A brief disconnect is handled. A slightly longer disconnect flips it to FM. You could actually have a bad conection at the plug. Try wiggling the thing around while it's playing and see if it causes the problem.
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07-23-2007, 03:17 PM	#37
fatalkarma Private First Class 57 Rep 164 Posts Drives: 2024 G87 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2024 BMW M2 [10.00]	6FL FM Switching Problem Correction: Production date was May 5, 2007, 8g iPod. I'm going to double check the connections, it looked solid on the iPod, maybe the connection to the car jack was loose, probably not. Going in for service tomorrow again, first time they could not replicate it, but it happens almost every song so hopefully I can replicate it. The service bulletin looks like it affects prod from 2/1/07 to 3/9/07. Mine is from May. Anyone have any other feedback / problems / fixes? thanks 07 335i Nav, iDrive FM Switching issue? Y/N: Yes 6FL with(out) idrive: With idrive ipod?: 8g USB Flash?: No Production date?: May 2007 Bluetooth?: Yes
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07-23-2007, 04:52 PM	#38
japac1 Major 22 Rep 1,100 Posts Drives: 2015 M4 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Keller, TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335xi [0.00]	Just came back from dealer. I showed him the SIB found here, but of course, my car is 4/07 build, so not covered. They submitted a Puma, and told me to reset the ipod. I find it hard to believe that they still are not acting aware of this problem. So, I'll wait for an update. In the meantime, thank god for satellite. __________________ [FONT="Garamond"]2007 E90 335 xi, Monaco Blue, Beige, Prem, Cold, Step, Navi, Sat, iPod
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07-24-2007, 12:22 PM	#39
donleycott Enlisted Member 0 Rep 38 Posts Drives: 2014 328i Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mebane NC iTrader: (0)	6FL IPOD Switching Problem I emailed a member who had the switching problem and he took his 328i to the dealer for SI B84 11 07 and had the MULF-2 module replaced, he reports that it FIXED his problem. Now we have to convince the dealers to put the fix on vehicles produced after March 2007.
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07-24-2007, 09:23 PM	#40
fatalkarma Private First Class 57 Rep 164 Posts Drives: 2024 G87 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2024 BMW M2 [10.00]	took in to dealer today, gave them the SI and after 8 hours, they decided (along with BMW) to replace the MULF - tomorrow morning, hopefully will fix the problem. They are taking one off a stock car so I don't have to wait for one but that's assuming the other one works. Mine is a may 07 production.
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07-24-2007, 10:16 PM	#41
dinkoh Captain 22 Rep 877 Posts Drives: 07 e90 lemon/black Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: charm city --> bay area iTrader: (4)	FM Switching issue? Y/N: Y 6FL with(out) idrive: Y ipod?: Y USB Flash?: N Production date?: May '07? Bluetooth?: Yes Last edited by dinkoh; 09-05-2007 at 10:21 AM.. Reason: Damn it! It started to switch, so I changed the message.
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07-25-2007, 10:01 PM	#42
1clean335i Perf BMW mag issue 147, 159 432 Rep 6,799 Posts Drives: Project Estoril Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (31) Garage List 2013 335i M-sport [0.00] 2011 X5 xdrive35i M ... [0.00] 2009 335i M-sport [0.00] 07' 335i Sedan [0.00]	I think all of this info you guys are filling out have nothing to do with finding the fix to the problem.... Today at work I replaced an MULF2-High with a production date that was out of the bulletins dates. By production date they mean production date of the MULF not the vehicle. I replaced one on a car that was over 2 weeks out of the range. And yes it did fix the problem and works flawlessly now That means ill be replying back to puma to tell them to update that bulletin as there are more affected MULF's than they think. Hope that helps you guys out a little... __________________ '13 Estoril Blue 335i M-sport *Don't PM me!* Message me here- http://www.facebook.com/ProjectEstoril
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07-26-2007, 10:50 AM	#43
nik-328xi Private 4 Rep 90 Posts Drives: Alpine White 2007 e92 328xi Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Johnstown, PA iTrader: (0)	FM Switching issue? Y/N:Yes 6FL with(out) idrive: With idrive ipod?: Yes, Nano 4 GB USB Flash?: No Production date?:6/07 Bluetooth?:Yes Picked it up last Friday 7/20 no problem for 2 days now about once a day I get the random switch. Will have it looked at when i take the car in for it inspection (bought it in VA live in PA so once the title gets transferred I'll need a new state inspection) hopefully by then they will have issued a new bulletin. Nik __________________ 328xi E92 Alpine White over Saddle with dark burl walnut STEP\|ZPP\|ZSP\|Heated Seats\|CA\|6FL\|PDC\|iDrive\|Logic7 Ordered: 4/12/07 Production started: 6/19/07 completed 6/23/07 arrived NY 7/12/07 Otello EA726-OTL Arrived dealer: 7/14 Delivered: 7/20/07
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07-27-2007, 01:03 PM	#44
fatalkarma Private First Class 57 Rep 164 Posts Drives: 2024 G87 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2024 BMW M2 [10.00]	6FL Ipod Switching Fixed Well, 3 days later, dealer finally replaced the MULF. They took one out of stock and tested it on my car, found it fixed the problem, submitted PUMA to BMW, then over night ordered a new MULF, replaced mine and tested it for over an hour and said the switching problem is gone. Knock on wood, it all seems to be working, other functions seem operating. Looks like the MULF was the problem. I didn't get hasseled about my car not fitting into the production date on the SIM (i have a May production, not sure when production date of the MULF). __________________ [/SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]2016 f32 Alpine White On Porno Red M Sport, 6MT, Dinan Stage 4, Dinan CF Cold Air Intake, Dinan Intercooler, Dinan Big Turbos, Remus Sport Catbacks, and lots of Carbon Fiber Eye Candy
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