07 M coupe radio issues...

smellyborrelli · 07-23-2012, 11:35 AM

When I first start my car, it is blurry. Now when I drive for about an hour it cuts out and gets fuzzy and the volume drops.... I'm no audio expert.. But is the amp overheating or something? Thanks!

gtMc · 07-23-2012, 07:54 PM

what condition is your battery in? an underpowered amp stinks.

XMetal · 07-24-2012, 01:17 AM

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what condition is your battery in? an underpowered amp stinks.

I don't think it's related to the battery since the alternator should be the main power source for the amp when the engine is running.

Z4-VILLA · 07-24-2012, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by XMetal

I don't think it's related to the battery since the alternator should be the main power source for the amp when the engine is running.

I was gonna say the same. Check fuses?

smellyborrelli · 07-25-2012, 10:36 AM

it goes out after an hour of driving , then i turn the car off and back on and its fine.... pretty sure a blown fuse would be constant.

elerner61 · 07-25-2012, 01:59 PM

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I don't think it's related to the battery since the alternator should be the main power source for the amp when the engine is running.

While this thinking is logical and applies to most automobiles...it doesn't apply to Z4's. There have been MANY electrical maladies in our cars that are cured by installing a new battery. Grab a glass of your favorite beverage and start searching around and you'll find them.

If your battery is 4 years older or more, I'd suggest getting a new one. If it doesn't solve your current audio system problem, it is a safe bet it may solve some other problem that will rear it's ugly head.

smellyborrelli · 07-29-2012, 08:57 AM

They actually put a new one in web I bought the car 6 months ago

gtMc · 08-07-2012, 09:48 PM

Smelly, what was the verdict?

smellyborrelli · 08-10-2012, 10:32 AM

still nothing, I havent had time to take it to a dealer... its not bothering me anymore since i havent driven far haha

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gtMc Captain 21 Rep 704 Posts Drives: '08 MC Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: NNJ iTrader: (1) Garage List '03 e39 m sport [0.00] '08 mc [0.00]	Smelly, what was the verdict? __________________ ZHP/Zeck CDV/VT engine mounts/RE trans mounts;clutch stop/Stubby
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08-10-2012, 10:32 AM	#9
smellyborrelli Lieutenant 45 Rep 532 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: south jersey iTrader: (3)	still nothing, I havent had time to take it to a dealer... its not bothering me anymore since i havent driven far haha
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