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Weird static from speakers?
Hi, I have a 1998 328is. This morning when I turned on the radio, there was some static coming out the speakers, like a semi-fuzzy radio station. I don't believe it's the speakers though because I faded the speakers to the front and back, and did the balance from right to left, and static comes still comes out, so i highly doubt all the speakers got defective overnight. Anyone know what it could be? Thanks!
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11-29-2006, 09:36 AM
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bad radio
bad ground loose antenna wire at radio or rear window Does the volume of the static change when you change the vol on the radio?
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11-29-2006, 10:00 AM
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Hmmmm.....when i got into my car last night, it was not staticky. After the car sat over night, this morning was quite cold (for california) about 50 degrees, and when i turned on my car, the radio was staticky again. I kept it on and as i was driving, the static would diminish and after about 3 mins, it was gone.....what could cause that? how weird...
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11-30-2006, 10:34 AM
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Does it increase/decrease when turning volumn up & down??~~>BMW Radio??
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11-30-2006, 05:57 PM
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Yes, I tried it this morning, and the static DOES increase/decrease when I turn the volume up and down.
Like yesterday, when i turned my car on first thing this morning, there was much static, and from 0-3 minutes, it got less and less, and then by about 3 minutes, no more static... Yes, BMW original radio.... |
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12-01-2006, 10:16 AM
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Try this guide:
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-7IVgTNk3P3k/support/faq.html
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12-01-2006, 10:26 AM
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Hmmm....thanks for the link, but I'm not sure which topic applies to my issue.
 Do you know what the issue even is by any chance?
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12-01-2006, 01:16 PM
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They have 4 guides there that discuss what can cause noises. The most common I think is a bad ground.
I would check the connections at the antenna on the rear window. I would pull the radio and check the connections in the back. Then I would buy a radio because the stock radios are cheaply made and new radios are cheaply had.
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12-01-2006, 01:23 PM
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Better rear speakers and bypassing the BMW amp for them did wonders, too.
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12-01-2006, 02:19 PM
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This is a common problem~~>heres how you fix it!!~~>Get some electrical contact cleaner or brake clean->pull radio--> in the holes by the volumn knob on the sides and top/back
of radio===spray cleaner all inside~~>let dry & reinstall  Get a towel and some rags so it doesnt drip everywheres |
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12-02-2006, 11:38 AM
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BMWCowboy has a history of good info.
Personally, I'd take it apart and clean it so I could make sure it is clean and dry aftwerwards.
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12-04-2006, 06:08 AM
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Sorry for the late response, was away on the weekend. I will try what you guys have suggested and let you know. Thanks for the tips! =)
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12-04-2006, 03:10 PM
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U dont have to even unplug radio~~>all ur doin is sprayn the backside of the volumn knob ( use the little straw that comes w/can & turn knob couple times) ~~>make sure NOT to get spray on black plastic of radio
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12-04-2006, 05:00 PM
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1997 BMW M3 3.2L I6
