Electronics problem with my E90

Mr.Bimmer · 06-01-2006, 05:45 PM

Guys,
I'm having this issue that I thought at first it was just me, but it's been happening sporatically, it's happened twice or three times. Basically when I try and switch the radio stations on either my steering wheel or the radio headunit, nothing will work. The volume works, but I can't change the stations. What gives? Is there some kind of glitch? Has anyone else on a 325i with no logic sound system had this problem? I have less than 500 miles on the car.

David328M-Sport · 06-01-2006, 07:36 PM

Intermittent problems can be so frustrating. Not even sure if your dealer can help, but give them a call anyway. You may need to wait until the problem develpos further or maybe they can change the radio over.

All the best

canucklion · 06-01-2006, 07:55 PM

sorry to hear, I would start a log book and write down the symptoms and when it occurs, that way the service people would take you more seriously when you bring your car in

MIKEYMIKE · 06-01-2006, 07:57 PM

Call the dealer. Also try resetting your ECU...I think this easiest way to do this is unplug the battery from the car overnight.

ALPINE6SPD · 06-01-2006, 08:13 PM

videotape it? I dont know if it will work but it cant hurt.

Asiann · 06-01-2006, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by MIKEYMIKE

Call the dealer. Also try resetting your ECU...I think this easiest way to do this is unplug the battery from the car overnight.

That would be my thought exactly but not for that long. Maybe for just a little while.

MoreCowbell · 06-01-2006, 10:56 PM

anybody else have this problem?

Mr.Bimmer · 06-22-2006, 12:40 AM

Well this problem is happening more and more to me as of today. I spoke with my local dealership (Sterling BMW) and they told me just bring it in.

Service man said sometimes they have bulletins or some kind of software updates available for our cars. I guess i'll do this first before I unplug the battery since I'm bringing the car into the dealership for an oil change anyways. This glitch is rather annoying but i'm sure it can get fixed somehow.

Mr.Bimmer · 06-29-2006, 03:22 AM

car spent the night at the dealership because for whatever reason were not able to fix it....of course electric gremlins like these will *always* work when sitting on dealership pavement. Hopefully they'll get the problem to duplicate. I need my car, they didnt even offer me a loaner car, didn't buy from them so I guess i can't expect it.

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David328M-Sport Brigadier General 107 Rep 3,566 Posts Drives: F30 M-Sport 328i Estoril Blue Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Melbourne Australia iTrader: (0)	Intermittent problems can be so frustrating. Not even sure if your dealer can help, but give them a call anyway. You may need to wait until the problem develpos further or maybe they can change the radio over. All the best __________________ 328i M-Sport, Estoril Blue, Carbon XP 35 Tint, front heated seats, black Dakota, Sports Suspension, Anthracite Headliner, HUD, Pro Nav, Sunroof, hk 600w, Bi-Xenon, 19" 403M wheels, Reversing Camera, DAB+, Xenon, BT Ext Connect, MST turbo intake pipe, MST Cold Air Intake, JB4 on Map 2 with Catless DP produces awesome performance in Sport.
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canucklion pull my finger to get your kinder® surprise 152 Rep 10,455 Posts Drives: circles around you Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (9)	sorry to hear, I would start a log book and write down the symptoms and when it occurs, that way the service people would take you more seriously when you bring your car in __________________
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MIKEYMIKE Lieutenant Colonel 69 Rep 1,516 Posts Drives: 330i 6mt Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: SoCal iTrader: (3)	Call the dealer. Also try resetting your ECU...I think this easiest way to do this is unplug the battery from the car overnight.
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ALPINE6SPD Lieutenant General 162 Rep 10,407 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW 328i Sport Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Highland Lakes NJ iTrader: (2)	videotape it? I dont know if it will work but it cant hurt. __________________ 2010 AW e90 328i: 6 speed, Black Leather, Dark Wood trim, ZPP, ZCW, ZVP,ZSP, Nav, Xenon BMW Performance CF Rear spolier and Gloss black grills 2008 Candy White MKV GTI 2.0T 6 Speed Manul Gone 2008 AW X3 3.0si: 6 speed Returned 2006 AW e90 330i: 6 speed Dinan Stage 1 Returned
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Mr.Bimmer Lieutenant 48 Rep 436 Posts Drives: 2010 E90 M3 (sold) Join Date: May 2006 Location: Orange County, Ca iTrader: (5)	Well this problem is happening more and more to me as of today. I spoke with my local dealership (Sterling BMW) and they told me just bring it in. Service man said sometimes they have bulletins or some kind of software updates available for our cars. I guess i'll do this first before I unplug the battery since I'm bringing the car into the dealership for an oil change anyways. This glitch is rather annoying but i'm sure it can get fixed somehow.
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06-29-2006, 03:22 AM	#9
Mr.Bimmer Lieutenant 48 Rep 436 Posts Drives: 2010 E90 M3 (sold) Join Date: May 2006 Location: Orange County, Ca iTrader: (5)	car spent the night at the dealership because for whatever reason were not able to fix it....of course electric gremlins like these will always work when sitting on dealership pavement. Hopefully they'll get the problem to duplicate. I need my car, they didnt even offer me a loaner car, didn't buy from them so I guess i can't expect it.
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