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09-26-2021, 03:48 PM | #1 |
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Audio intermittently only goes to one channel when using 6FL. Port replacement?
I've seen a few threads about this issue on E90 post, but none of them had a solution.
My '09 w/ 6FL (USB + AUX for audio) has been having a weird issue since I bought the car. At low volumes, only 1 channel plays sound (usually only the drivers side). This usually goes away when the volume is cranked up. I've tried the following: -Tested 2 different input methods (Tune2Air and BMW y-cable) -Checked amp (BavSound Revenant) for water damage -Cleaned USB and AUX inputs None of which seemed to work. I know that both channels work since if I partially plug in the AUX either one channel or the other works depending on how far in the plug is. Has anyone else experienced this issue? I'm at a loss of what else to try short of replacing the inputs. |
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the cheapest way is to replace usb/aux socket
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trim around plug is enough on e8x
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Replaced my 6FL port with the last rev and unfortunately I'm still experiencing this issue. The new port seems to have improve the aux connection a bit, but the same symptoms are still there.
Tried pulling the head unit to check for loose wires but everything seemed good back there. At this point it seems like the problem is due to either a bad connection somewhere or an issue with the head unit. Thinking about replacing the head unit, but I'm not overly excited about having to code a new one. Seems like this is a pretty common issue with E8X/E9X cars. Surly someone has found a solution by now! |
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Anyone know if its possible to clean, remove, and/or replace that component? |
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If that doesn't work, you might have an issue where the traces are worn through on the potentiometer, which would necessitate replacing the volume control or head unit (but this is conjecture on my part, so take my suggestions with a grain of salt). |
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