BMW X3 Forum
BMW X3 Forum
Welcome to the ultimate BMW X3 community.
BMW Garage BMW Meets Register Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read
Post Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      08-03-2012, 05:32 PM   #1
clarka@csolve.net
Private
clarka@csolve.net's Avatar
Canada
22
Rep
82
Posts

Drives: 2011 X3 with M Sport
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Ontario, Canada

iTrader: (0)

Stereo stopped working today

Our 2011 X3 has the professional stereo system. Today it stopped working for no reason. No cd, radio, Bluetooth, satellite radio, or voice commands. Booked into the dealership next week. Has anyone else had this problem?
__________________
2011 X3 M-Sport
Vermillion Red/Oyster Interior
Appreciate 0
      08-03-2012, 05:43 PM   #2
sfax
Brigadier General
sfax's Avatar
United Kingdom
91
Rep
3,855
Posts

Drives: BMW X3 2011 F25
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Berkshire, UK

iTrader: (0)

If you haven't already, then try holding the on/off stereo button (volume knob) for about 30 seconds which should reset iDrive and then see if the problem persists. Probably won't help but might save you a trip
__________________

F25 xDrive20d SE __ professional multimedia package | dynamic package | climate package | 309s | xline | xenons | electric seats | folding mirrors | business speakers
Appreciate 0
      08-03-2012, 07:51 PM   #3
clarka@csolve.net
Private
clarka@csolve.net's Avatar
Canada
22
Rep
82
Posts

Drives: 2011 X3 with M Sport
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Ontario, Canada

iTrader: (0)

Thanks for the tip sfax. Tried it and the system reset but still no sound. Maybe we blew the amplifier? Looks like we're still going for a trip to the dealership.

We were having trouble with water leaking through the driver side bluetooth. That problem has resolved but maybe the two are connected?
__________________
2011 X3 M-Sport
Vermillion Red/Oyster Interior
Appreciate 0
      08-03-2012, 09:26 PM   #4
Nahoa
Lieutenant Colonel
United_States
45
Rep
1,876
Posts

Drives: F25 35i Mineral Silver/Black
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Virginia

iTrader: (0)

Had the same, but reset fixed it or me and it's never returned. Good luck.
__________________
Appreciate 0
      08-06-2012, 11:48 AM   #5
clarka@csolve.net
Private
clarka@csolve.net's Avatar
Canada
22
Rep
82
Posts

Drives: 2011 X3 with M Sport
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Ontario, Canada

iTrader: (0)

Stereo still not working but something new is happening now. If we turn on the car after it sits for about 8 hours, a message appears stating that the battery was discharged and electrical devices were turned off. The only other time we have seen this message appear is when we had let the vehicle sit for an extended period of time; 3 weeks. I wonder if the stereo and this message are related?
__________________
2011 X3 M-Sport
Vermillion Red/Oyster Interior
Appreciate 0
      08-06-2012, 03:34 PM   #6
Ant Man
Major
United Kingdom
75
Rep
1,179
Posts

Drives: E92 M3 Individual Edition
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: East Anglia

iTrader: (1)

Quote:
Originally Posted by clarka@csolve.net View Post
Stereo still not working but something new is happening now. If we turn on the car after it sits for about 8 hours, a message appears stating that the battery was discharged and electrical devices were turned off. The only other time we have seen this message appear is when we had let the vehicle sit for an extended period of time; 3 weeks. I wonder if the stereo and this message are related?
Possibly. Take the car for an extended drive in daylight with all electrical equipment switched off and use the gears to brake the car so that the battery is recharged.

Running the battery right down can shorten its lifespan dramatically so you may wish to invest in a battery charger / conditioner and also look to change your driving style so that the battery can recharge by itself.
Appreciate 0
      08-07-2012, 09:09 PM   #7
clarka@csolve.net
Private
clarka@csolve.net's Avatar
Canada
22
Rep
82
Posts

Drives: 2011 X3 with M Sport
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Ontario, Canada

iTrader: (0)

I don't think the "battery discharged" message is related to our driving pattern. We both use the shifters to gear down. Too coincidental that this message began the same week that our sound system stopped working. Maybe a bad amplifier is draining battery power?

On a side note, we are getting tired of bringing our X3 into the dealership. It is out first new vehicle, our first BMW, and this being our 5th trip to the dealership before our first year of ownership is frustrating!
__________________
2011 X3 M-Sport
Vermillion Red/Oyster Interior
Appreciate 0
      08-08-2012, 09:23 PM   #8
clarka@csolve.net
Private
clarka@csolve.net's Avatar
Canada
22
Rep
82
Posts

Drives: 2011 X3 with M Sport
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Ontario, Canada

iTrader: (0)

Battery replaced at dealership today and was suggested to buy a charger. Audio still not working! Another appointment next week; frustrated!
__________________
2011 X3 M-Sport
Vermillion Red/Oyster Interior
Appreciate 0
      08-09-2012, 04:15 PM   #9
Ant Man
Major
United Kingdom
75
Rep
1,179
Posts

Drives: E92 M3 Individual Edition
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: East Anglia

iTrader: (1)

Oh dear. Not uncommon that the dealer does not find the root cause of the problem. I hope you have more luck next week.
Appreciate 0
      08-09-2012, 08:51 PM   #10
clarka@csolve.net
Private
clarka@csolve.net's Avatar
Canada
22
Rep
82
Posts

Drives: 2011 X3 with M Sport
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Ontario, Canada

iTrader: (0)

Thanks Ant Man for your kind words. We actually had to bring the vehicle back in today because the roof liner is leaking again too! At least we were given a loaner for once; (after an angry email was sent).
__________________
2011 X3 M-Sport
Vermillion Red/Oyster Interior
Appreciate 0
      12-04-2019, 03:52 PM   #11
wsnorton
Registered
0
Rep
3
Posts

Drives: BMW X3
Join Date: Dec 2019
Location: Thibodaux, LA

iTrader: (0)

Was your amp blown? I am having the same problem. No sound at all, and battery discharged message.
Appreciate 0
      12-06-2019, 04:29 PM   #12
pungo
Colonel
pungo's Avatar
United_States
865
Rep
2,526
Posts

Drives: Z4MC-X3-35i-525i, Corrado G60
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: MD

iTrader: (5)

Garage List
Quote:
Originally Posted by wsnorton View Post
Was your amp blown? I am having the same problem. No sound at all, and battery discharged message.
Since the OP has not visited the forum in over 8 years, they probably won't be responding to your question

1)What is the battery voltage after parking the vehicle?
2)What is the battery voltage after overnight?
3)If voltage is much lower overnight, remove amp and or stereo fuses and repeat 1&2.

It could be some part of the stereo is shorted (failed) and drawing excess current overnight causing a discharged message.
Appreciate 0
Post Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:20 AM.




xbimmers
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST