16' M3 Harmon Kardon crackling/popping

KnightedBMW · 06-27-2016, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Gibson6594

Stop listening to Sat Radio worked for me. Plus the sound quality was awful.

That's not an option.

dinonz · 06-27-2016, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by KnightedBMW

That's not an option.

Check this thread out - hope it helps!

http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...8&postcount=25

KnightedBMW · 06-30-2016, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by dinonz

Check this thread out - hope it helps!

http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...8&postcount=25

Interesting. I'll prob just leave it and bring it up at my 1200.

Maybe if there's enough complaints, they'll find an actual fix.

brettyo88 · 08-05-2016, 04:01 PM

Any owners have any update on these cracking noises on XM? Here is what they are saying about it to me...

"After consulting with our Market Field Service Engineer and BMW of North America Engineering it has been confirmed that this is a normal operating characteristic of the vehicle."

My response was could GM say the same thing about their faulty ignition switches?

KnightedBMW · 08-05-2016, 04:13 PM

I brought it up at my 1200 mile service. They were able to replicate the issue (obviously). The tech opened a PUMA case, but I haven't received any update.

Kevin G · 08-05-2016, 06:35 PM

If this is only happening on sat radio, then wouldn't it have nothing to do with the amp, but rather the antenna?

brettyo88 · 08-08-2016, 10:07 AM

One would think. They really have no idea how to fix the issue though and don't hold your breath for an update. If you look, they have had this same issue for almost a year now. Once they are exhausted, it becomes a "normal operating characteristic" of an $80,000 car! It really does complete the package of the "Ultimate Driving Machine" going down the road with what sounds like someone clipping their toenails while listening to XM.

hatepotholez · 08-09-2016, 09:23 AM

Like many others, I only have this clicking on Sat radio. Hopefully there's a fix soon.

Ozzilla · 09-13-2016, 09:59 AM

I'm in the same boat as everyone else... 16 M3 which I thought was getting constantly hit by small pebbles. I even tried to convince myself it was the carbon fiber roof being hit by debris causing the noises but after reading this thread I'm glad that's not the case and it's a radio/speaker issue. I'm taking the car in tomorrow for my 1200 mile service and will mention the issue to my SA and report back on anything although I'm not expecting much.

duky · 09-13-2016, 10:03 AM

Oddly enough this issue has completely disappeared for me. I have no idea how or why. In fact was planning on bringing it up with SA at 10k service this week and in anticipation I've been listening on USB but just haven't heard it. I'm so confused. The only potential difference is that I'm running iOS 10 now but I don't feel like that could have been the issue. Hoping I never hear it again though!

brettyo88 · 09-13-2016, 03:51 PM

I've never heard the issue on any other input other than XM. Mine still does it worse than ever. Can't wait to go back to a C7 Corvette.

brettyo88 · 09-26-2016, 02:31 PM

Anyone have any updates from their dealers on this issue, other than them saying it is a "normal operating characteristic" of an $80,000 car? Pretty sad they don't have a fix after this long.

tazok · 09-28-2016, 08:49 AM

I just brought mine in for the 1200 mile service and mentioned to the SA. They said they researched it and looked at it, but couldn't replicate the issue.

On the drive back, I couldn't hear it anymore but will keep monitoring and bring it back if it continues.

drexplode · 09-28-2016, 09:48 PM

honestly, I've learned to live with it. Thankfully it doesn't happen as often but it's just part of life. Push M1/M2 button and I can't hear the radio anymore anyway...

Grapesape · 10-20-2016, 02:22 PM

Any updates anyone? My SA couldn't find any info

G35POPPEDMYCHERRY · 10-20-2016, 03:04 PM

IMO just let it be. Somethings just are worth more mind than anything. Ive gotten used to it and just filter it out. Only 7 more months of sat radio then im done, i get better variety on the normal radio?

drexplode · 10-27-2016, 08:07 PM

Picked up a 17 340i with HK and don't hear any of the popping or crackling

MaynardZed · 10-27-2016, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by brettyo88

Anyone have any updates from their dealers on this issue, other than them saying it is a "normal operating characteristic" of an $80,000 car? Pretty sad they don't have a fix after this long.

Was getting irritating buzzing while playing music like Led Zeppelin especially during Pages' solos. This is not acceptable so I took it in to the dealer. They said 3 speakers were blown and replaced them under warranty. Since the speakers have been replaced I have been getting...

...the exact same buzzing from the rear speakers.

I guess next step is replacing with Bavsound.

I mean seriously, my RAM truck has a better sounding stereo than this car.

namkyu · 10-28-2016, 09:35 AM

I have a 2016 M4 and no problems so far. It sounds good for a stock system!

Who's on first · 07-15-2017, 08:53 AM

My 2016 started doing this ... but only after my XM Trial went out... didn't have XM for a couple months. When I restored service, it began.

Leads me the believe it's XM and/or the antenna.

Annoying as fuck.

luk820911 · 01-20-2018, 03:58 PM

Just got a diagnosis on my 2008 335i with HK from Southbay BMW in Los Angeles:

Water damage to ULF module. Verified satellite radio cutting off. Inspected satellite radio and TCU module and found ULF module that sits under the TCU, to be corroded. REcommend replacing UFL module and cleaning necessary connectors.

Price = $2,200.

So far as to say, I'm not paying that much and am going to look at service outside of BMW. Supporting photos they provided below.

Here were my symptoms:

Satellite Radio - Sound cuts out every 5 minutes or so lasting about 30 seconds with loud popping and crackling noises. Then resumes playing. Crackling only occurs when there is no music.
iPhone Music through USB - Satellite radio - Sound cuts out every 15 minutes or so lasting about 30 seconds with loud popping and crackling noises. Then resumes playing. The onscreen song data would also disappear.
Phone calls with Bluetooth - Satellite radio - Sound cuts out every 15 minutes or so lasting about 5 seconds with no noises. Then resumes phone call.
AM/FM - No effect.

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Encanto · 01-20-2018, 08:18 PM

Your issue has nothing to do with the issue in this thread.

Quote:

Originally Posted by luk820911

Just got a diagnosis on my 2008 335i with HK from Southbay BMW in Los Angeles:

Water damage to ULF module. Verified satellite radio cutting off. Inspected satellite radio and TCU module and found ULF module that sits under the TCU, to be corroded. REcommend replacing UFL module and cleaning necessary connectors.

Price = $2,200.

So far as to say, I'm not paying that much and am going to look at service outside of BMW. Supporting photos they provided below.

Here were my symptoms:

Satellite Radio - Sound cuts out every 5 minutes or so lasting about 30 seconds with loud popping and crackling noises. Then resumes playing. Crackling only occurs when there is no music.
iPhone Music through USB - Satellite radio - Sound cuts out every 15 minutes or so lasting about 30 seconds with loud popping and crackling noises. Then resumes playing. The onscreen song data would also disappear.
Phone calls with Bluetooth - Satellite radio - Sound cuts out every 15 minutes or so lasting about 5 seconds with no noises. Then resumes phone call.
AM/FM - No effect.

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brettyo88 Private 12 Rep 50 Posts Drives: 2016 M4 ZCP Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Columbia, SC iTrader: (1)	Any owners have any update on these cracking noises on XM? Here is what they are saying about it to me... "After consulting with our Market Field Service Engineer and BMW of North America Engineering it has been confirmed that this is a normal operating characteristic of the vehicle." My response was could GM say the same thing about their faulty ignition switches?
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KnightedBMW Lieutenant Colonel 2347 Rep 1,751 Posts Drives: 2022 M3C Join Date: May 2016 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	I brought it up at my 1200 mile service. They were able to replicate the issue (obviously). The tech opened a PUMA case, but I haven't received any update. __________________ @bg_g80m3
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Kevin G Second Lieutenant 113 Rep 216 Posts Drives: '16 M3 ZCP Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (2)	If this is only happening on sat radio, then wouldn't it have nothing to do with the amp, but rather the antenna? __________________ F80 '16 M3 \| Alpine White + Sakhir Orange \| ZCP \| MS Sport Competition Springs \| MS Intake Scoops \| MS Spacers 10/12
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brettyo88 Private 12 Rep 50 Posts Drives: 2016 M4 ZCP Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Columbia, SC iTrader: (1)	One would think. They really have no idea how to fix the issue though and don't hold your breath for an update. If you look, they have had this same issue for almost a year now. Once they are exhausted, it becomes a "normal operating characteristic" of an $80,000 car! It really does complete the package of the "Ultimate Driving Machine" going down the road with what sounds like someone clipping their toenails while listening to XM.
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08-09-2016, 09:23 AM	#52
hatepotholez Major 293 Rep 1,015 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NYC, NY iTrader: (1)	Like many others, I only have this clicking on Sat radio. Hopefully there's a fix soon. Last edited by hatepotholez; 08-09-2016 at 10:21 AM..
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09-13-2016, 09:59 AM	#53
Ozzilla Enlisted Member 23 Rep 32 Posts Drives: 2016 AY M3 ZCP Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Philly iTrader: (0)	I'm in the same boat as everyone else... 16 M3 which I thought was getting constantly hit by small pebbles. I even tried to convince myself it was the carbon fiber roof being hit by debris causing the noises but after reading this thread I'm glad that's not the case and it's a radio/speaker issue. I'm taking the car in tomorrow for my 1200 mile service and will mention the issue to my SA and report back on anything although I'm not expecting much.
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brettyo88 Private 12 Rep 50 Posts Drives: 2016 M4 ZCP Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Columbia, SC iTrader: (1)	I've never heard the issue on any other input other than XM. Mine still does it worse than ever. Can't wait to go back to a C7 Corvette.
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brettyo88 Private 12 Rep 50 Posts Drives: 2016 M4 ZCP Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Columbia, SC iTrader: (1)	Anyone have any updates from their dealers on this issue, other than them saying it is a "normal operating characteristic" of an $80,000 car? Pretty sad they don't have a fix after this long.
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09-28-2016, 08:49 AM	#57
tazok New Member 16 Rep 21 Posts Drives: 2016 Frozen Black M4 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	I just brought mine in for the 1200 mile service and mentioned to the SA. They said they researched it and looked at it, but couldn't replicate the issue. On the drive back, I couldn't hear it anymore but will keep monitoring and bring it back if it continues.
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09-28-2016, 09:48 PM	#58
drexplode Brigadier General 1785 Rep 3,066 Posts Drives: G26 i4x Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Walled Lake Michigan iTrader: (17)	honestly, I've learned to live with it. Thankfully it doesn't happen as often but it's just part of life. Push M1/M2 button and I can't hear the radio anymore anyway...
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10-20-2016, 02:22 PM	#59
Grapesape Private First Class 12 Rep 125 Posts Drives: 2016 Mineral white m4 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Phoenix iTrader: (0)	Any updates anyone? My SA couldn't find any info
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G35POPPEDMYCHERRY Banned 4999 Rep 4,139 Posts Drives: F80 Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (1)	IMO just let it be. Somethings just are worth more mind than anything. Ive gotten used to it and just filter it out. Only 7 more months of sat radio then im done, i get better variety on the normal radio?
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drexplode Brigadier General 1785 Rep 3,066 Posts Drives: G26 i4x Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Walled Lake Michigan iTrader: (17)	Picked up a 17 340i with HK and don't hear any of the popping or crackling
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10-28-2016, 09:35 AM	#63
namkyu Private 25 Rep 57 Posts Drives: 2023 BMW 530e Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Virignia iTrader: (0)	I have a 2016 M4 and no problems so far. It sounds good for a stock system!
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Who's on first Brigadier General 2464 Rep 3,803 Posts Drives: A-10C Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Maryland iTrader: (2)	My 2016 started doing this ... but only after my XM Trial went out... didn't have XM for a couple months. When I restored service, it began. Leads me the believe it's XM and/or the antenna. Annoying as fuck.
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01-20-2018, 03:58 PM	#65
luk820911 Registered 2 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 335i Coupe Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	Diagnosis from BMW Just got a diagnosis on my 2008 335i with HK from Southbay BMW in Los Angeles: Water damage to ULF module. Verified satellite radio cutting off. Inspected satellite radio and TCU module and found ULF module that sits under the TCU, to be corroded. REcommend replacing UFL module and cleaning necessary connectors. Price = $2,200. So far as to say, I'm not paying that much and am going to look at service outside of BMW. Supporting photos they provided below. Here were my symptoms: Satellite Radio - Sound cuts out every 5 minutes or so lasting about 30 seconds with loud popping and crackling noises. Then resumes playing. Crackling only occurs when there is no music. iPhone Music through USB - Satellite radio - Sound cuts out every 15 minutes or so lasting about 30 seconds with loud popping and crackling noises. Then resumes playing. The onscreen song data would also disappear. Phone calls with Bluetooth - Satellite radio - Sound cuts out every 15 minutes or so lasting about 5 seconds with no noises. Then resumes phone call. AM/FM - No effect.
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