E90 Proffesional Radio left withou saying goodbye

[Rayzor]

Hi guys and gals, I'm in need of some serious help, my not so professional radio decided its not gonna sing for me anymore. :argh:

I went to the shop to get some stuff and when i got back to the car i notice a dark n empty void in the middle of the dashboard. :nonono: No lights on the radio display. The lights around the buttons and dials are on and i am able to eject the MP3 disk but that's it. :thumbdo:

I though it could be a fuse. I check all in the fuse box and the seem fine. I also disconnected the battery for 30min and nada
I'm not the most gentlest person and I don't have much patience, so I didn't attempt to pull out the radio and check the fuse at the back. Anyone else had this issue or can offer suggestions, i would really appreciate it. Changing the deck is really a last resort. If i pull out the unit and connect it in another e90 will i have to clear any faults on the ecu or is it a straight swap?

I really hate driving without sound, especially driving in traffic

 

[CliftonH]

Hi Sorry to hear man, I don't know about radio, but does the car not have an aux in the centre counsil, maybe you can try to connect an ipod or mp3 through it,

sounds like a fuse problem,

 

[Rayzor]

Thanks bud, i does have a AUX and a USB plugin, the problem is the deck is not responding so i cant select any modes, its completely dead. If i eject the CD and put it back i can hear it reading but thats it.... :nonono:
:idea: wonder if the radio is covered under my warranty

 

[msm]

Try to play something other than Justin Bieber...


Sorry, it's Friday :sorry:

 

[Sabretooth tiger]

Try to play something other than Justin Bieber...


Sorry, it's Friday :sorry:

:biglol::roflol:

 

[FaSTandFurious]

Try to play something other than Justin Bieber...


Sorry, it's Friday :sorry:

LOL

 

[CliftonH]

try playing with the volume, I know that a common fault is the screen lights fade away, so it looks like it is off but actually its on,

 

[Blert]

Try to play something other than Justin Bieber...


Sorry, it's Friday :sorry:

:roflol::roflol::roflol::biglol::biglol::biglol:

 

[edmundp]

I would check the fuses - actually all.

Remember that a radio receives two sources of power - one for permanent power (that's why the CD still responds - just as if the car is switched off) and one for activation (this one appears to be missing.)

A fuse does not have to look blown to be blown - they must be tested.

 

[Rayzor]

Try to play something other than Justin Bieber...


Sorry, it's Friday :sorry:

I was playing "Bandz A Make Her Dance" and she broke
:roflol::roflol:

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I would check the fuses - actually all.

Remember that a radio receives two sources of power - one for permanent power (that's why the CD still responds - just as if the car is switched off) and one for activation (this one appears to be missing.)

A fuse does not have to look blown to be blown - they must be tested.

Thanks, will do :thumbs:

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try playing with the volume, I know that a common fault is the screen lights fade away, so it looks like it is off but actually its on,

I tried that, also held down the volume button and "m" key to activate hidden menu but no go :nonono:

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Did some reseach and seems like its a common issue with the 2009 model, couldn't find a decent fix..

 

[applehero]

Not sure if this will work... Its more for resetting the screen. Press and hold the power button for at least 20 seconds then release.

 

[riaanvw]

Not sure if this will work... Its more for resetting the screen. Press and hold the power button for at least 20 seconds then release.

I have one that I took out my E90 for sale? I replaced it with a double din multimedia system, are you interested?

 

[Chavoos]

Howzit man. It could be a faulty power cable that was part of the bmw global recall. Check with BMW SA or your dealer if your car is part of that recall.

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Recheck fuses as well. Sometimes they look fine. Swap it out and see if it fixes it.

 

[KarshS]

My dads e90 did the same, lucky it was still under motorplan. Sent it in took about 2 weeks to get it back. But they never said what was the problem.

 

[hoosain]

If you checked fuses and everything checks then it could be a problem with the head unit remove and send it to combined electronics they do all bmw's radio repairs

 

[Rayzor]

Not sure if this will work... Its more for resetting the screen. Press and hold the power button for at least 20 seconds then release.

I have one that I took out my E90 for sale? I replaced it with a double din multimedia system, are you interested?

pm sent

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I removed the unit from my 323i and swapped it on the 330d and it worked fine, so the fault is with the actual head unit

 

[dante_t]

Hi guys and gals, I'm in need of some serious help, my not so professional radio decided its not gonna sing for me anymore. :argh:

I went to the shop to get some stuff and when i got back to the car i notice a dark n empty void in the middle of the dashboard. :nonono: No lights on the radio display. The lights around the buttons and dials are on and i am able to eject the MP3 disk but that's it. :thumbdo:

I though it could be a fuse. I check all in the fuse box and the seem fine. I also disconnected the battery for 30min and nada
I'm not the most gentlest person and I don't have much patience, so I didn't attempt to pull out the radio and check the fuse at the back. Anyone else had this issue or can offer suggestions, i would really appreciate it. Changing the deck is really a last resort. If i pull out the unit and connect it in another e90 will i have to clear any faults on the ecu or is it a straight swap?

I really hate driving without sound, especially driving in traffic

Hey Rayzor, how did you sort this one out?... I'm experiencing the same problem please help

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If you checked fuses and everything checks then it could be a problem with the head unit remove and send it to combined electronics they do all bmw's radio repairs

Hey Hoosain, please tell me where this Combined Electronics is? :=):

 

[Rayzor]

Combined electronics repaired it. They are in Kempton park.

 

[dante_t]

Combined electronics repaired it. They are in Kempton park.

Thanx for prompt response Bud :ty: .. did you ask what exactly was wrong with the head unit?.. and how much did it set you back to fix?:fencelook:... I think im gonna drive there tomorrow

 

[Hugo_za]

I might be wrong, but I am sure that there is a fuse on the back of the unit too. Maybe remove it from the dash and check that fuse too...