My wifes BMW its an 07 328xi bone stock,(She wont let me atuo x it, I already asked) has a radio issue. When the inside of the cars hot the led on the radio is really weak and doesnt start to show up until the car cools off. I believe this is a fairly common problem for them does anyone have a cheap and easy fix for it? If it helps its the BMW professional stock radio
Only repair I know of is replacement
Cone_Junkie wrote: Only repair I know of is replacement
That sucks and is expensive, she likes her car and would love to keep it exactly as it is, on the inside especially. She really does like this model of radio on the car
Switching to an aftermarket would be cheaper than stock replacement, but I agree with your wife, stock has better aesthetics and easier to use.
I used a local BMW yard to upgrade to a newer radio in my e46. $125 got me an upgrade from tape to CD and allowed me to use the iPod adapter.
Then there is always eBay.
The one she has is the cd with the adapter that not only allows ipod use but any smartphone use. She uses her galaxy note 2
I thought she had an e46 but a quick google tells me I was wrong she has an E90. I did not know that. First BMW for either of us Im still learning about it
DAMN 300 bills used on ebay
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-328-330-335-M3-RADIO-PROFESSIONAL-CD-PLAYER-2006-2007-2008-2009-2010-2011-OE-/320809351555?pt=Car_Audio_Video&hash=item4ab1ba3983&vxp=mtr
Try an audio install place for a take-off that a customer had yanked for a crazy aftermarket setup?
ebonyandivory wrote: Try an audio install place for a take-off that a customer had yanked for a crazy aftermarket setup?
Thats a good idea I am going to try that route.
Unless someone has a cheap and easy factory fix Bump for keeping momma happy
Look up having the display resoldered. The connections are probably getting corroded and get a higher resistance when it's hot out. It's fairly common with other displays in other German cars, so I'd suspect it's the same thing here. You could probably find a guy on a model specific forum that will do it.
Find a DIYer to do whatever these guys are doing: http://www.vdorepair.com/en/bmw-3-series-e90-module-repairs-2006-2011#.U442UmdOWHs
http://www.rmeuropean.com/bmw-pixel-repair.aspx
RossD wrote: Look up having the display resoldered. The connections are probably getting corroded and get a higher resistance when it's hot out. It's fairly common with other displays in other German cars, so I'd suspect it's the same thing here. You could probably find a guy on a model specific forum that will do it. Find a DIYer to do whatever these guys are doing: http://www.vdorepair.com/en/bmw-3-series-e90-module-repairs-2006-2011#.U442UmdOWHs
Awesome, Thank you, even sending it to them thats cheaper than buying a factory replacement off ebay
OH NO DANGER TO TEH PIXELS
Duke wrote: OH NO DANGER TO TEH PIXELS
Just trying to keep SWMBO happy.
I repaired (not replaced) the display on the BMW Business CD stereo in my 2001 525iT. I used a new ribbon cable I bought on eBay for under $25 which included a special brass and silver-filled silicone soldering iron tip to install it.
You remove the unit - 2 fasteners - open it, unplug the display cable from the circuit board and remove the display, then peel the ribbon cable off and carefully used a new, unused single edge razor to remove the residue from the old adhesive.
Then position the new ribbon cable - CAREFULLY - and tape it down. Then - equally carefully - heat seal it w/ the special tip in your 25 watt iron.
Reassemble, and have 100% pixels. Took a couple hours.
motomoron wrote: I repaired (not replaced) the display on the BMW Business CD stereo in my 2001 525iT. I used a new ribbon cable I bought on eBay for under $25 which included a special brass and silver-filled silicone soldering iron tip to install it. You remove the unit - 2 fasteners - open it, unplug the display cable from the circuit board and remove the display, then peel the ribbon cable off and carefully used a new, unused single edge razor to remove the residue from the old adhesive. Then position the new ribbon cable - CAREFULLY - and tape it down. Then - equally carefully - heat seal it w/ the special tip in your 25 watt iron. Reassemble, and have 100% pixels. Took a couple hours. Like this, but you'll need a different one.
Just thinking about trying to do it myself on SWMBOs BMW scare the E36 M3 out of me
Duke wrote: OH NO DANGER TO TEH PIXELS
Beat me to it.
I could be wrong but an aftermarket replacement is probably not the best idea. I came across a post somewhere in which an E90 blew an automatic transmission. He had to buy a stock radio replacement because apparently the radio is connected and needs to be installed in order for the transmission to be programmed. BMW has gotten stupid that way. Fix it if you can or find a factory replacement.
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