Solution for speaker crackling anyone???

Twitch Massacre · 03-26-2014, 04:20 PM

I'm just wondering if anyone found a solution for the crackling (or static-like) sound that occasionally comes from the speakers in our cars. I've seen plenty of forum posts mentioning the issue across M5s and M6s but everyone seems to point towards the fact that it's a random issue which usually goes away by turning the car off and on a few moments later, with no concrete solution. Most seem to think it has something to do with the synthetic engine noise our car pumps through the sound system. In my case it happens on about 1 of every 30 or so starts. This morning it happened and as it usually does the crackling was most noticeable when increasing or decreasing the volume (regardless of the audio source or if there was any type of media playing) and when pushing the throttle hard. Got back in the car about an hour after my morning commute was done and it was gone. Anyone found a way to permanently fix or prevent this issue?

FalconFlyer · 03-26-2014, 04:37 PM

I had the issue on my M5... but not with my M6 so far. I took it into my dealership and they said they could not duplicate it. Do you have the premium audio? My M5 had the standard audio... does yours?

Twitch Massacre · 03-26-2014, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by FalconFlyer

I had the issue on my M5... but not with my M6 so far. I took it into my dealership and they said they could not duplicate it. Do you have the premium audio? My M5 had the standard audio... does yours?

I have the standard audio but I've heard from a few people with the premium audio that the issue is present as well. The issue is nearly impossible to duplicate since it only shows up randomly, so that means presenting it to a dealer is a challenge.

FalconFlyer · 03-26-2014, 05:50 PM

I had a drivetrain issue with my M5... I took a iPhone video of it and that was enough for my dealership to kick things up to BMW for a solution...

AlphaAlpineM6 · 04-01-2014, 11:36 AM

same issue here. no solution found

Nofuss734 · 04-01-2014, 11:43 AM

happened to me several times but after i got my axle back, when it was stock it did not happen to me.

03-26-2014, 04:20 PM	#1
Twitch Massacre Major 320 Rep 1,299 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW i8 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List I12 BMW i8 [0.00] F13 BMW M6 [0.00]	Solution for speaker crackling anyone??? I'm just wondering if anyone found a solution for the crackling (or static-like) sound that occasionally comes from the speakers in our cars. I've seen plenty of forum posts mentioning the issue across M5s and M6s but everyone seems to point towards the fact that it's a random issue which usually goes away by turning the car off and on a few moments later, with no concrete solution. Most seem to think it has something to do with the synthetic engine noise our car pumps through the sound system. In my case it happens on about 1 of every 30 or so starts. This morning it happened and as it usually does the crackling was most noticeable when increasing or decreasing the volume (regardless of the audio source or if there was any type of media playing) and when pushing the throttle hard. Got back in the car about an hour after my morning commute was done and it was gone. Anyone found a way to permanently fix or prevent this issue? __________________ 2015 BMW i8 in Matte Metallic Grey: H&R Springs 21" ADV.1 ADVNL2 MV2 CS Wheels Coming Soon: 2016 BMW M4 GTS De-Winged and Bagged on 22s
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FalconFlyer Private First Class 13 Rep 101 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW M6 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Tampa Florida iTrader: (0)	I had the issue on my M5... but not with my M6 so far. I took it into my dealership and they said they could not duplicate it. Do you have the premium audio? My M5 had the standard audio... does yours? __________________ 2016 X6M 2016 X5M 2016 750i
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03-26-2014, 05:50 PM	#4
FalconFlyer Private First Class 13 Rep 101 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW M6 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Tampa Florida iTrader: (0)	I had a drivetrain issue with my M5... I took a iPhone video of it and that was enough for my dealership to kick things up to BMW for a solution... __________________ 2016 X6M 2016 X5M 2016 750i
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AlphaAlpineM6 First Lieutenant 34 Rep 380 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW M6 & 2012 AMG CLS63 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Planet Earth iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW M6 Coupé [10.00] 2012 CLS63 AMG [0.00]	same issue here. no solution found __________________ 2008 M3 Sedan + catless + Tune 2012 CLS63 AMG 2014 M6 Coupe + catless + KW V3 2015 Porsche GT3 , 2015 M3, all stock, 1/1 Space Grey
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Nofuss734 New Member 4 Rep 12 Posts Drives: BMW f12 2013 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Dubai iTrader: (0)	happened to me several times but after i got my axle back, when it was stock it did not happen to me.
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