Speakers cutting out

jdesclafani · 07-28-2008, 09:01 AM

I have the standard audio set-up with the Ipod/usb connection. Anytime i play my ipod the right side speakers cut in and out. I checked the connection and I don't think that is it. When i turn the steering wheel is usually when it comes in and out. Any one have this problem or know of a solution for me?

Jockey · 07-28-2008, 11:30 PM

Yep, had the same problem, except mine was the left speakers.

My problem was the connection to the Ipod

jdesclafani · 07-29-2008, 12:47 PM

thanks...was the problem with the connector or with the connection in the car?

J312 · 11-25-2008, 02:45 AM

i had a problem with the left front speaker cutting in and out. I took the door panel off and unplugged the speaker, then plugged it back in. seems to be working fine now.

1Ronnie · 11-25-2008, 09:55 AM

That certainly sounds odd, you may need to get the dealer to sort that out. However, as a check first, if the problem is anywhere between the Head Unit and the speakers, the same fault should occur when listening to FM Radio, try that and see if it still happens.

There are two other things you could try. With the USB Y-Cable, the audio is played through the Aux port, if you have MP3s on the iPod, you can just use the standard iPod USB Cable, (AAC's won't work), this will eliminate the Aux port as being the problem.

And finally if you get a standard 1/8" to 1/8" cable you can connect the head phone out socket of the iPod to the Aux port, you will need to control the iPod yourself, but that would tell you if it's the Y-Cable at fault.

Zoidberg · 11-25-2008, 12:32 PM

I had the same problem. It was a bad connection with the Y cable's mini jack. When you tilt the armrest, it might pull the mini jack out by about 1/8". That is enough to cutoff the left or right audio channel.

Jammer005 · 08-04-2009, 01:23 PM

I too am having this problem with right speakers cutting out. Only happens with iPod or iPhone (not radio). Very intermittent, trying to determine if it's the cable or the connectors.

BSM 135i · 08-04-2009, 01:31 PM

I had the same problem also, I took it to my dealership and they replaced the Y cable and everything is all good now.

Xin1120 · 08-04-2009, 01:45 PM

I didn't really have a big problem, just some intermittent cut outs. The dealership replaced my Y-cable and now the left side doesn't have sound when the iPhone/iPod is plugged in. Going to visit the dealer again in 2 days.

Jammer005 · 08-04-2009, 02:36 PM

Okay - I try wiggling the cable (both USB & Mini) and can't reproduce, only happens after driving awhile. I'll go with cable first. I did notice that the connectors don't feel that secure.

07-28-2008, 09:01 AM	#1
jdesclafani Private First Class 3 Rep 135 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	Speakers cutting out I have the standard audio set-up with the Ipod/usb connection. Anytime i play my ipod the right side speakers cut in and out. I checked the connection and I don't think that is it. When i turn the steering wheel is usually when it comes in and out. Any one have this problem or know of a solution for me?
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Jockey Brigadier General 3451 Rep 4,983 Posts Drives: 992 C4S Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Park City, UT iTrader: (1)	Yep, had the same problem, except mine was the left speakers. My problem was the connection to the Ipod
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jdesclafani Private First Class 3 Rep 135 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	thanks...was the problem with the connector or with the connection in the car?
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11-25-2008, 02:45 AM	#4
J312 Monster of the Midway 13 Rep 112 Posts Drives: 128i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Loose speaker connection i had a problem with the left front speaker cutting in and out. I took the door panel off and unplugged the speaker, then plugged it back in. seems to be working fine now.
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11-25-2008, 09:55 AM	#5
1Ronnie Ronnie 15 Rep 556 Posts Drives: '08 Sedona 128i Join Date: May 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (0)	That certainly sounds odd, you may need to get the dealer to sort that out. However, as a check first, if the problem is anywhere between the Head Unit and the speakers, the same fault should occur when listening to FM Radio, try that and see if it still happens. There are two other things you could try. With the USB Y-Cable, the audio is played through the Aux port, if you have MP3s on the iPod, you can just use the standard iPod USB Cable, (AAC's won't work), this will eliminate the Aux port as being the problem. And finally if you get a standard 1/8" to 1/8" cable you can connect the head phone out socket of the iPod to the Aux port, you will need to control the iPod yourself, but that would tell you if it's the Y-Cable at fault. __________________ "Lucy" 128i / Sedona Red / Coral Red / Premium Package / Premium Sound
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11-25-2008, 12:32 PM	#6
Zoidberg New Member 9 Rep 21 Posts Drives: Join Date: Oct 2008 iTrader: (0)	I had the same problem. It was a bad connection with the Y cable's mini jack. When you tilt the armrest, it might pull the mini jack out by about 1/8". That is enough to cutoff the left or right audio channel.
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08-04-2009, 01:23 PM	#7
Jammer005 Private 2 Rep 86 Posts Drives: 2009 128i Cab Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	I too am having this problem with right speakers cutting out. Only happens with iPod or iPhone (not radio). Very intermittent, trying to determine if it's the cable or the connectors.
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08-04-2009, 01:31 PM	#8
BSM 135i Colonel 208 Rep 2,229 Posts Drives: 08' BSM E82 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cali iTrader: (23)	I had the same problem also, I took it to my dealership and they replaced the Y cable and everything is all good now.
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08-04-2009, 01:45 PM	#9
Xin1120 Captain 41 Rep 667 Posts Drives: 135i Coupé Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Texas iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 135i Coupé SOLD [0.00]	I didn't really have a big problem, just some intermittent cut outs. The dealership replaced my Y-cable and now the left side doesn't have sound when the iPhone/iPod is plugged in. Going to visit the dealer again in 2 days.
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Jammer005 Private 2 Rep 86 Posts Drives: 2009 128i Cab Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	Okay - I try wiggling the cable (both USB & Mini) and can't reproduce, only happens after driving awhile. I'll go with cable first. I did notice that the connectors don't feel that secure.
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