E39 535 sport Audio problems!

E39 535 sport Audio problems!

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fraserSSix

Original Poster:

18 posts

233 months

Sunday 3rd September 2006
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Afternoon all.

Any of you with a 5 series E39 shape with the full spec package. (TV, Sat nav, Disc changer,etc) had problems with the sound disappearing. Every now and again when i go over a bump the sound will turn off. meaning the sat nav - radio - CD - even the parking sensor everything controlled by the volume nob goes dead.

Its very frustrating and i can't see how to get into the back of the head unit to have a look.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.
scratchchin

lferrara_11

3 posts

217 months

Monday 4th September 2006
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Is this the new shape, 272 BHP diesel model ? if so book it into bmw, get them to re-program the sat nav and audio unit

off_again

12,815 posts

240 months

Monday 4th September 2006
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Sorry I cant help - mines a 535i but I have DSP which is completely different wiring to that of a standard system (much to my disappointment!). Though sounds like a loose connection or the like. Have you made sure that everything is connected up correctly with all of the clips secured? You can also take the head-unit out - take off the knob (!?!) and then you can get to a screw there. Gently prise the unit out from that side and you should be able to see the other screws - be warned though, they are torx ones so make sure you have a set available before you start. It might be a crap connector at the back of the unit....

fraserSSix

Original Poster:

18 posts

233 months

Wednesday 6th September 2006
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Thanks guys.

What are torx screws?