BMW E92 speaker problem

An Ard Ri

I have a slight problem with the passenger side speaker. There is 'crackling/interference' from the speaker. Its got worse over the last few months and has become quite annoying. There is no problem on the drivers side.

Can anyone recommend an audio specialist to look at it, preferably in the Dublin area.

Thanks.

CalamariFritti

Probably just a lose or broken wire. Do you know how to get the door cards off, radio out? You could have a look yourself first.

An Ard Ri

Thanks for the reply.

I would be hoping its just a broken wire. No idea how to get the door cards off, and the radio is integrated with iDrive etc.

Would prefer to get someone who knows to do it.

CalamariFritti wrote: »

Probably just a lose or broken wire. Do you know how to get the door cards off, radio out? You could have a look yourself first.

CalamariFritti

An Ard Ri wrote: »

Thanks for the reply.

I would be hoping its just a broken wire. No idea how to get the door cards off, and the radio is integrated with iDrive etc.

Would prefer to get someone who knows to do it.

Well if you're not comfortable with it then maybe not. But its not hard. The door cards on a BMW come off quite easily. There are just a couple of screws in the door grip or in the door lock trim. The cards then are just clipped and usually a wire or two to be careful with. I got a couple of those plastic wedges and could get my door card off cleanly in under 5 minutes I'd say.

Radio is simple too. The trims above and under the radio (climate & cd) are typically just clipped, again wedges. Once they're gone you see a few torx screws, done.

Plenty of youtube howto's around.

rebel.ranter

The speaker is probably blown, had it in the M6 with 3 out of the 15 speakers, the OEM speakers are expensive but not too mad.
The mid range unit in the back were ?80 each, the rear parcel shelf was closer to ?100. If you want an exact price PM your Reg or vin number.

Alternatively enter you vin in to this website and scroll for the part number for the speaker in question: http://bmwfans.info

Then pop that 11 digit number in to this site: http://www.cartparts-pros.com

That will give you a pretty good idea what to expect to pay for the speaker.

An Ard Ri

Thanks for the reply. I'll PM the vin.

rebel.ranter wrote: »

The speaker is probably blown, had it in the M6 with 3 out of the 15 speakers, the OEM speakers are expensive but not too mad.
The mid range unit in the back were ?80 each, the rear parcel shelf was closer to ?100. If you want an exact price PM your Reg or vin number.

Alternatively enter you vin in to this website and scroll for the part number for the speaker in question: http://bmwfans.info

Then pop that 11 digit number in to this site: http://www.cartparts-pros.com

That will give you a pretty good idea what to expect to pay for the speaker.

rebel.ranter

Link to part:

http://bmwfans.info/parts-catalog/E92N/Europe/330i-N53/R-N/jul2010/browse/audio_navigation_electronic_systems/single_parts_f_front_door_loudspeaker/

Part Number: 65139143232

Price on Carparts-pros.com: ?44, plus ?16 delivery.

The dealer price won't be too far from ?44-54 I reckon.

Above assumes standard sound system. Checking your spec it doesn't list your stereo system option fitted, S676 is standard, S677 is HiFi, S688 is Harmon Kardon.

You can check your spec by entering your vin on: http://www.bmwvin.com

rebel.ranter

Also, here is a DIY article to tell you how to remove the speaker:


Door trim removal:
http://workshop-manuals.com/bmw/3_series_e92/320d_n47_coupe/2_repair_instructions/51__body_equipment_(coupe)/41__front_door_trim_panel_with_arm_rest/1_ra__removing_and_installing_replacing_window_cavity_cover_strip_on_inner_front_door/

Speaker removal:
http://workshop-manuals.com/bmw/3_series_e92/320d_n47_coupe/2_repair_instructions/65__audio_navigation_and_information_system/13__speaker_and_cover/3_ra__removing_and_installing_replacing_speaker_(mid-range_speaker_in_door_trim_panel/

An Ard Ri

Thanks. That's a great help. Checked the spec and It didn't indicate what type of system. When I bought the car I vaguely remember the dealer telling me they weren't the original speakers and had possibly been upgraded. I'll do more investigation over the weekend. Thanks again.

rebel.ranter wrote: »

Also, here is a DIY article to tell you how to remove the speaker:

http://workshop-manuals.com/bmw/3_series_e90/320d_n47_sal/2_repair_instructions/65__audio_navigation_and_information_system/13__speaker_and_cover/3_ra__removing_and_installing_replacing_speaker_(mid-range_speaker_in_door_trim_panel/