Speakers spontaneously died?

StephanieDiane · 07-09-2018, 10:00 AM

I was listening to Sirius radio at low volume and several loud pops came through the speakers. Switched over to USB input. Same thing. Then the sound went out completely for several seconds. A phone call happened to come through right after that. It rang through the speakers but I couldn't hear anything when I answered. A few minutes later the sound was out completely and has been for the past few days.

I have an appointment later this week at the dealer. I coded a few things last year with Bimmercode. What are the chances they'll give me a hard time about that?

Peasley · 07-09-2018, 11:01 AM

Sounds like the amp has gone. Happened to me and many others on here.

https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1455758

StephanieDiane · 07-09-2018, 11:37 AM

Thanks! Sounds like the problem. No pun intended.

I live two hours away from the dealer. If the amp has to be ordered, that's two trips. Ugh.

alscks0414 · 07-09-2018, 12:53 PM

Got my amp replaced under warranty last week.
Same problem.

Fortunately, took 1 day at the dealership to fix. They had the part in stock. Guess it is very common problem in all 2ers and M2s

Peasley · 07-09-2018, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by StephanieDiane

Thanks! Sounds like the problem. No pun intended.

I live two hours away from the dealer. If the amp has to be ordered, that's two trips. Ugh.

Ask them to order an amp in prior to you going. That's what I did to save the second trip

I think most dealerships will be very used to replacing these shoddy amps so will know that a new amp is most likely the fix.

Philb65 · 07-09-2018, 03:18 PM

It's not the amps that are the problem it's the vent directly above it which lets water in onto the amp and pop! It's a terrible design.

I've had my amp replaced and stopped jet washing in the wheel arch to get rid of any crap as it forces water through the vent. On a left hand drive it will be the drivers side to avoid.

Peasley · 07-09-2018, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Philb65

It's not the amps that are the problem it's the vent directly above it which lets water in onto the amp and pop! It's a terrible design.

I've had my amp replaced and stopped jet washing in the wheel arch to get rid of any crap as it forces water through the vent. On a left hand drive it will be the drivers side to avoid.

That may cause some amps to go but on the most part the amps are utter horse shit. I have not had my windows tinted or had a pressure washer in the arches yet I have had my amp replaced twice, as have many others.

KevM2 · 07-09-2018, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by StephanieDiane

I was listening to Sirius radio at low volume and several loud pops came through the speakers. Switched over to USB input. Same thing. Then the sound went out completely for several seconds. A phone call happened to come through right after that. It rang through the speakers but I couldn't hear anything when I answered. A few minutes later the sound was out completely and has been for the past few days.

I have an appointment later this week at the dealer. I coded a few things last year with Bimmercode. What are the chances they'll give me a hard time about that?

What year is your car? Wondering if it's a specific problem to certain M2s since I believe they "upgraded" the amp for the LCI but maybe I'm wrong

KevM2 · 07-09-2018, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Philb65

It's not the amps that are the problem it's the vent directly above it which lets water in onto the amp and pop! It's a terrible design.

I've had my amp replaced and stopped jet washing in the wheel arch to get rid of any crap as it forces water through the vent. On a left hand drive it will be the drivers side to avoid.

Interesting! I installed an ASD delete harness but wish I had looked more carefully in that area. Is it worth to use something to close off that vent? What's the vent for anyways?

Philb65 · 07-10-2018, 02:03 AM

Mine is a LCI car. I was told by a BMW service advisor that it's to equalise cabin pressure to stop your ears popping. The vents open outwards away from the car. If what I've been told is correct I can't see why blocking it off would be a problem. Never seen it on any other cars I've had.

StephanieDiane · 07-10-2018, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by KevM2

What year is your car? Wondering if it's a specific problem to certain M2s since I believe they "upgraded" the amp for the LCI but maybe I'm wrong

Mine is a 2017. Pre LCI

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StephanieDiane Second Lieutenant 89 Rep 202 Posts Drives: 2015 M235i, 2017 M2 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Mississippi iTrader: (0)	Speakers spontaneously died? I was listening to Sirius radio at low volume and several loud pops came through the speakers. Switched over to USB input. Same thing. Then the sound went out completely for several seconds. A phone call happened to come through right after that. It rang through the speakers but I couldn't hear anything when I answered. A few minutes later the sound was out completely and has been for the past few days. I have an appointment later this week at the dealer. I coded a few things last year with Bimmercode. What are the chances they'll give me a hard time about that?
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Peasley General Moron 247 Rep 158 Posts Drives: M2 LCI MT & E30 Drift Slag Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Sounds like the amp has gone. Happened to me and many others on here. https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1455758 Last edited by Peasley; 07-09-2018 at 11:09 AM.. Reason: Link added.
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StephanieDiane Second Lieutenant 89 Rep 202 Posts Drives: 2015 M235i, 2017 M2 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Mississippi iTrader: (0)	Thanks! Sounds like the problem. No pun intended. I live two hours away from the dealer. If the amp has to be ordered, that's two trips. Ugh.
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alscks0414 Major 689 Rep 1,339 Posts Drives: MY18 X3 M40i, MY18 M3 ZCP Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	Got my amp replaced under warranty last week. Same problem. Fortunately, took 1 day at the dealership to fix. They had the part in stock. Guess it is very common problem in all 2ers and M2s
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Philb65 Private First Class 46 Rep 109 Posts Drives: LBB M2 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: South West iTrader: (0)	It's not the amps that are the problem it's the vent directly above it which lets water in onto the amp and pop! It's a terrible design. I've had my amp replaced and stopped jet washing in the wheel arch to get rid of any crap as it forces water through the vent. On a left hand drive it will be the drivers side to avoid.
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Philb65 Private First Class 46 Rep 109 Posts Drives: LBB M2 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: South West iTrader: (0)	Mine is a LCI car. I was told by a BMW service advisor that it's to equalise cabin pressure to stop your ears popping. The vents open outwards away from the car. If what I've been told is correct I can't see why blocking it off would be a problem. Never seen it on any other cars I've had.
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