Speaker problem when using AUX

Masterplan · 09-19-2010, 12:50 PM

Hi,

Ive noticed something with the drivers side sdoor speaker when using the AUX port.

When my iPhones plugged in, the drivers side door speaker intermittently fails and it's only the front left playing. If I adjust the balance, it makes no odds. After a while itl come back on and play as normal.

It happens when turning, accelerating, braking, but also while stationary in traffic for example.

Anyone ever had this? If it was a loose connection, surely it wouldnt do it while stationary? And it's only on AUX. Tried other mp3 players, and other cables too.

Cheers

makammo · 09-19-2010, 02:18 PM

I had this. Was just a dodgy wire/connection between the aux and the cable I was using. Fiddling around with it made the front speakers cut in occasionally or cut out. If you haven't ever taken your door cards off or doors apart it's unlikely to be the speaker wires come loose, and if it only happens with the Aux then it is 100% either what I mentioned, or perhaps the wiring itself for the aux underneath the storage compartment is loose/poorly connected.

BarrySt · 09-19-2010, 04:32 PM

I have this in my Merc CLK !

Maybe an Ipod issue ?

BGM · 09-19-2010, 04:53 PM

mine does this!

do you have the alpine upgrade??

Masterplan · 09-19-2010, 05:06 PM

Nope, no alpine upgrade and I've checked all the connections. I wonder if it's and iPod/iPhone issue when using AUX?

It's going into the dealer tomorrow for engine problems so I'll ask them then about it.

doughboy · 09-20-2010, 04:43 AM

Sounds 100% like a poor connection, most probably at the 3.5mm jack socket, you're losing 1 channel momentarily.

If other devices don't do it, then it must be the ipod lead jack, try wiggling it in the socket when you're listening.

The aux-in is only a dumb analogue line-in socket, it doesn't know what you are pluggin in it, could be a record player for all it knows, so there can't be any 'compatability' issues with ipod etc.

BGM · 09-20-2010, 05:38 AM

mine does it all the time tho, whatever conn i use

i think a mistake was made when installing the alpine upgrade

going to stealers on 29th tho.. should get sorted

Masterplan · 09-20-2010, 01:11 PM

Mines is just back from the dealers today.

The typical "We didnt find a problem Sir" was quoted, and I was sent on my way. It's a right pain.

Its only started recently, so no idea whats causing it.

BGM · 09-20-2010, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Masterplan

The typical "We didnt find a problem Sir" was quoted, and I was sent on my way. It's a right pain.

same with me mate, ask for them to take it for a few days... i get my issue mostly early mornings or after the car has been sitting a while

lesfinnie · 09-20-2010, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by doughboy

Sounds 100% like a poor connection, most probably at the 3.5mm jack socket, you're losing 1 channel momentarily.

If other devices don't do it, then it must be the ipod lead jack, try wiggling it in the socket when you're listening.

The aux-in is only a dumb analogue line-in socket, it doesn't know what you are pluggin in it, could be a record player for all it knows, so there can't be any 'compatability' issues with ipod etc.

I had the same problem with a lead I had made and it would not seat correctly and it would lose one side. Change the cable i phone and i pod's can be a right arse to get a correct fitting for

Masterplan · 10-24-2010, 01:02 PM

Still experiencing this issue even after visiting the dealers twice.

Funny tho...when the front right speaker goes wonky, a swift thump to the arm rest on the left hand side or top seems to correct the issue for a while!

Surely that would mean a loose connection somewhere? Just don't
Understand how or why this would happen.

Masterplan · 11-05-2010, 09:03 AM

How hard is it to remove the centre console and arm rest to get into the AUX socket?

Jay_Jay · 11-05-2010, 09:21 AM

What cable are you using to connect to the iPhone?

Masterplan · 11-05-2010, 09:38 AM

Just a straight forward 3.5mm jack to 3.5mm jack straight into the AUX port.

I was going to take the centre console out and see if the connection is knackered.

Jay_Jay · 11-05-2010, 10:17 AM

Those 3.5 to 3.5 are notoriously dodgy on the iPhone. I bought one of these & have had no problems since. Try it before disassembling your console!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/3-5mm-Car-Ster...item20b4b30adc

Masterplan · 11-05-2010, 11:02 AM

Just ordered one now to see if it helps.

Before you used one, Did you ever experience any issues?

Jay_Jay · 11-05-2010, 11:20 AM

I'd tried three different 3.5 to 3.5 cables & experienced similar problems to you & generally bad quality sound. Bought one of the dock cables & I've never had any issues since.
For £3.50 its worth a shot

lesfinnie · 11-05-2010, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Jay_Jay

I'd tried three different 3.5 to 3.5 cables & experienced similar problems to you & generally bad quality sound. Bought one of the dock cables & I've never had any issues since.
For £3.50 its worth a shot

This also gives you line out volume too

Dr Dave · 11-06-2010, 06:04 AM

Almost certainally the 3.5mm cable at fault here I would say.

Masterplan · 11-06-2010, 04:00 PM

You reckon? I find it weird that it's only started suddenly. Also that a swift bang on the armrest soon sorts it out.

Dr Dave · 11-06-2010, 04:21 PM

It's certainally where I would start MP!

Masterplan · 11-10-2010, 03:55 AM

Still no luck! New cable arrived n didn't make a difference! Pretty confused now! Only affects from right, but soon as I play a CD/Radio the speaker works fine!

Smacking the armrest seems to get AUX working too!

Anyone any other suggestions?

09-19-2010, 12:50 PM	#1
Masterplan Lieutenant 130 Rep 572 Posts Drives: F87 M2 & G05 X5 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Speaker problem when using AUX Hi, Ive noticed something with the drivers side sdoor speaker when using the AUX port. When my iPhones plugged in, the drivers side door speaker intermittently fails and it's only the front left playing. If I adjust the balance, it makes no odds. After a while itl come back on and play as normal. It happens when turning, accelerating, braking, but also while stationary in traffic for example. Anyone ever had this? If it was a loose connection, surely it wouldnt do it while stationary? And it's only on AUX. Tried other mp3 players, and other cables too. Cheers
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makammo Private 2 Rep 80 Posts Drives: 2017 330e Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: London iTrader: (0)	I had this. Was just a dodgy wire/connection between the aux and the cable I was using. Fiddling around with it made the front speakers cut in occasionally or cut out. If you haven't ever taken your door cards off or doors apart it's unlikely to be the speaker wires come loose, and if it only happens with the Aux then it is 100% either what I mentioned, or perhaps the wiring itself for the aux underneath the storage compartment is loose/poorly connected.
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BarrySt Private First Class 10 Rep 105 Posts Drives: E91 330d Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Wokingham iTrader: (0)	I have this in my Merc CLK ! Maybe an Ipod issue ?
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BGM Colonel 61 Rep 2,398 Posts Drives: F20 M140i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Farnborough, UK iTrader: (0)	mine does this! do you have the alpine upgrade??
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09-19-2010, 05:06 PM	#5
Masterplan Lieutenant 130 Rep 572 Posts Drives: F87 M2 & G05 X5 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Nope, no alpine upgrade and I've checked all the connections. I wonder if it's and iPod/iPhone issue when using AUX? It's going into the dealer tomorrow for engine problems so I'll ask them then about it.
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09-20-2010, 04:43 AM	#6
doughboy Major General 1577 Rep 8,971 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 Comp 6MT Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: UK iTrader: (2)	Sounds 100% like a poor connection, most probably at the 3.5mm jack socket, you're losing 1 channel momentarily. If other devices don't do it, then it must be the ipod lead jack, try wiggling it in the socket when you're listening. The aux-in is only a dumb analogue line-in socket, it doesn't know what you are pluggin in it, could be a record player for all it knows, so there can't be any 'compatability' issues with ipod etc.
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09-20-2010, 05:38 AM	#7
BGM Colonel 61 Rep 2,398 Posts Drives: F20 M140i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Farnborough, UK iTrader: (0)	mine does it all the time tho, whatever conn i use i think a mistake was made when installing the alpine upgrade going to stealers on 29th tho.. should get sorted
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09-20-2010, 01:11 PM	#8
Masterplan Lieutenant 130 Rep 572 Posts Drives: F87 M2 & G05 X5 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Mines is just back from the dealers today. The typical "We didnt find a problem Sir" was quoted, and I was sent on my way. It's a right pain. Its only started recently, so no idea whats causing it.
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Masterplan Lieutenant 130 Rep 572 Posts Drives: F87 M2 & G05 X5 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Still experiencing this issue even after visiting the dealers twice. Funny tho...when the front right speaker goes wonky, a swift thump to the arm rest on the left hand side or top seems to correct the issue for a while! Surely that would mean a loose connection somewhere? Just don't Understand how or why this would happen.
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11-05-2010, 09:03 AM	#12
Masterplan Lieutenant 130 Rep 572 Posts Drives: F87 M2 & G05 X5 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	How hard is it to remove the centre console and arm rest to get into the AUX socket?
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11-05-2010, 09:21 AM	#13
Jay_Jay One in the chamber 3 Rep 211 Posts Drives: E90 330d M-Sport Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Oldbury, West Mids iTrader: (0)	What cable are you using to connect to the iPhone?
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11-05-2010, 09:38 AM	#14
Masterplan Lieutenant 130 Rep 572 Posts Drives: F87 M2 & G05 X5 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Just a straight forward 3.5mm jack to 3.5mm jack straight into the AUX port. I was going to take the centre console out and see if the connection is knackered.
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11-05-2010, 10:17 AM	#15
Jay_Jay One in the chamber 3 Rep 211 Posts Drives: E90 330d M-Sport Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Oldbury, West Mids iTrader: (0)	Those 3.5 to 3.5 are notoriously dodgy on the iPhone. I bought one of these & have had no problems since. Try it before disassembling your console! http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/3-5mm-Car-Ster...item20b4b30adc
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11-05-2010, 11:02 AM	#16
Masterplan Lieutenant 130 Rep 572 Posts Drives: F87 M2 & G05 X5 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Just ordered one now to see if it helps. Before you used one, Did you ever experience any issues?
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11-05-2010, 11:20 AM	#17
Jay_Jay One in the chamber 3 Rep 211 Posts Drives: E90 330d M-Sport Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Oldbury, West Mids iTrader: (0)	I'd tried three different 3.5 to 3.5 cables & experienced similar problems to you & generally bad quality sound. Bought one of the dock cables & I've never had any issues since. For £3.50 its worth a shot Last edited by Jay_Jay; 11-05-2010 at 12:48 PM..
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Dr Dave Zummerzet Zyder Drinker! 114 Rep 5,541 Posts Drives: '06 330D Le Mans Blue Join Date: May 2009 Location: Somerset iTrader: (3) Garage List 2006 330d M Sport [0.00]	Almost certainally the 3.5mm cable at fault here I would say. __________________
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Masterplan Lieutenant 130 Rep 572 Posts Drives: F87 M2 & G05 X5 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	You reckon? I find it weird that it's only started suddenly. Also that a swift bang on the armrest soon sorts it out.
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Dr Dave Zummerzet Zyder Drinker! 114 Rep 5,541 Posts Drives: '06 330D Le Mans Blue Join Date: May 2009 Location: Somerset iTrader: (3) Garage List 2006 330d M Sport [0.00]	It's certainally where I would start MP! __________________
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Masterplan Lieutenant 130 Rep 572 Posts Drives: F87 M2 & G05 X5 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Still no luck! New cable arrived n didn't make a difference! Pretty confused now! Only affects from right, but soon as I play a CD/Radio the speaker works fine! Smacking the armrest seems to get AUX working too! Anyone any other suggestions? Last edited by Masterplan; 11-19-2010 at 05:05 AM..
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