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in my 2006 bmw, when i start my car the radio plays for a few

 

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in my 2006 bmw, when i start my car the radio plays for a few seconds then cuts out. power light still on but cannot change mode for even playing cd's . the cd will eject and the navigation unit is functional. What could be wrong?

 



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called bmw service and they have no clue except to change the harmon kardan radio,

Submitted: 343 days and 8 hours ago.
Category: Car Electronics
Value: $39
Status: CLOSED

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Expert:  Dr.Automotive replied 343 days and 8 hours ago.


Dr.Automotive :

Hello and welcome to Justanswer. My name is XXXXX X am a Automotive Mechanic here to help you with your problem.

Dr.Automotive :

There is something you can try. Do a global reset on the system this will be like rebooting the computer. Disconnect both the negative and positive battery cables for 5 minutes before reconnecting the battery cables make sure they are both off touch them together for 15-30 seconds this will ensure the residual gets discharged. Than reconnect the cables

Customer :

ok

Dr.Automotive :

If the problem is still there yu will most likely need to replace the deck because of a internal short on the circuit board

Customer :

they just changed my battery

Dr.Automotive :

Changing the battery is not the same thing

Customer :

did this cause the problem?

Dr.Automotive :

This is how you do the global reset it has to be done in this order to reset

Dr.Automotive :

Did it work before the battery was changed

Customer :

yes

Dr.Automotive :

This might do the trick than.. I would try it because if the module is getting inaccurate values this will reset it

Customer :

ok

Dr.Automotive :

They should be willing to fix this at no cost. Make sure they know it was perfect before they changed the battery

Expert TypeMechanic
Category: Car Electronics
Pos. Feedback: 100.0 %
Accepts: 62
Answered: 5/11/2012

Experience: Automotive Degree and 2 years hands on.

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