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E36 General discussion and technical help for (E36) 1992-1999 3 series cars. 318, 323, 325, 328.

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Old 02-18-2009, 07:05 PM   #1
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My speakers don't work please help

I have an aftermarket stereo in my 92 325i and it worked fine until the other day the speakers quit working i thought it was the stereo so i put a new one in and still no sound i have checked all of the fuses on the amp and under the hood still nothing please help
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Old 02-18-2009, 09:05 PM   #2
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If it's run into the factory amp, then I would guess that the factory amp is shot. You can easily bypass the factory amp. It's recommended if you want the improved sound quality of aftermarket components.
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Old 02-18-2009, 09:57 PM   #3
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i had the same problem. i tried to bypass the amp but theres a ton of wires that don't seem right. any tips?
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Old 02-19-2009, 12:05 AM   #4
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thats what i figured i would have to do is there any bypass kits that i can buy and if so do you know where. thanks for the tip
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Old 02-19-2009, 09:54 PM   #5
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ok so now i get sound but only for about 20 minutes then it goes out again i have checked every thing and i don't know what to do
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Old 02-20-2009, 09:38 AM   #6
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what did you do to get the sound back? Or is it just random
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Old 02-20-2009, 10:26 AM   #7
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its just random it sat overnight and i started it up in the morning and they worked but only for about 20 minutes.
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Old 02-23-2009, 09:24 AM   #8
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is your head unit good? idk hmm thats strange.
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Old 02-23-2009, 09:33 AM   #9
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yes the head unit is brand new i even tried 3 different ones and it does the same thing
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Old 02-26-2009, 09:12 AM   #10
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do your speakers crackle or does it just immediately cut out without warning?
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Old 02-26-2009, 01:12 PM   #11
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it just straight cuts out no cracking or anything just goes off like someone flipped a switch but the head unit still works just no sound at all
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Old 03-03-2009, 09:30 AM   #12
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wow. i really have no idea. Maybe just bad wires? check all of the wires around your amp and see if anything looks loose. i really am stumped tho.
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Old 03-14-2009, 08:56 PM   #13
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I have a new amp you can buy if you want the easy fix just replace the amp http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum....php?t=1066944
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Old 03-14-2009, 11:24 PM   #14
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i have an amp too! it didn't fix it for me tho.
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Old 03-15-2009, 12:14 PM   #15
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thanks for the offer but i already bought one and they still dont work it pi$$ing me off
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