BMW e46 Radio Troubleshooting

Fixing the radio and amp on a 2002 BMW 330ci e46. Remember the coupe's amp should say e46/2 . While the sedan's amp should say e46/4 and vert's amp should say e46/c
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[@andreasellingsen4552]

Having the same problem here with my 320CD, just didnt know it was the amp... thank you the video! :D

[@chaungdin7001]

THKs really Detailed description

[@lyndonliebregts]

Thanks for the vid bro! I think I have the same issue. Gonna check it out. M

[@thomasbacker8162]

Hi i have the same problem with My e39 530d as well. I had a song on in the back while i was fiddling with an aftermarked amplifier signal cabel i had routed to My radio harness to make IT work, and suddenly while i was touching that connection, the whole sound system in the car stopped working so now theres No sound om any speakers. Ive checked glove box fuses, all good, radio fuse is all good, checked yesterday with a New org amplifier in the trunk and helped nothing that either. What to do next? Any suggestions? :/

[@lesack]

Yeah having an issue where the left speakers front and back are out. Right side works fine . Any thoughts on that ?

[@philipgrobler7253]

Be careful in removing the trim, the plastic of the clips go brittle with age and split if you are not careful to Slowly remove the trim.

[@furkanfurkan7860]

Hi evan I have the radio with the small screen on the right side and my screen don't work my radio everything no sound no light in screen everything black and my harman kardon black modul doesn't heat up all fuses are good can you help me please?

[@susanwhaitiri9749]

Can you please tell me if the scan button on my radio should flash all the time except when the radio is on its exactly like the one in your video & I saw yours flashing so I’m wondering if it’s normal or not many thanks

[@goddyp8611]

2004 e46 325i: cd player works, but radio does not. Steering controls work for changing tracks and volume. buttons on the head unit do not work except for the volume knob. CD shuttle in the boot stopped working as well. anybody have an idea on what the problem could be? and solutions? thanks in advance

[@andrewflores7733]

Where did you purchase the amp? I have the same problem with my 2006 e46 330ci convertible, was thinking the amp and/or my bm54 tuner to be replaced, can get the tuner on ebay, whered you get the amp?

[@noneya96]

Could this be the reason my door speakers are Intermittent on some speakers Speakers are fine and have 4oms when radio is playing over 70oms are coming from the wire but not to the speakers The wires on the speakers it self are fine Any help be appreciated

[@abelnoe9875]

Can u show me how to install an fm extender

[@helenfuqua7133]

Hello.. I have 1996 bmw 328i and have no sound coming from my radio. I’m wanting to know where my amplifier is located. Can you please let me know if you have any information about my amplifier. Thks, Helen

[@Swagsue21__]

My car plays any cd i have but when I switch to radio to use my transmitter the radio doesn’t produce any noise at all

[@FernandoMartinez-qy7co]

Any suggestions? I checked fuses already and connections

[@Sounny_]

Hey Evan I bought a radio for my car off Amazon it was working and everything then all of a sudden it just stopped working doesn’t turn on nothing

[@SledHeadBlog]

My radio works and plays through the speakers and sounds decent at lower volumes. Once I turn it up past a certain level the sound distorts really bad. I was thinking it could be the amp? I dont think the speakers are blown as they do not crackle, just lots of distortion past a certain volume.

[@diljoe9678]

same thing with my right speaker. I also get distortion on bumps and sometimes it cuts out. I replaced the tweeter and it got better but same thing happens still. :/

[@supdougs4487]

I’m having the same issue did you ever switch out the amp and see if it worked??

[@Malik_ly]

I have the same problem but in reverse it distorts and chipers at low volume but great at high volume and the bass is good

[@quattroRS3]

I drive E46 Sedan, mu amp was broken. I changed it, but my subwoofers doesn't work. On the amplifier writes E46 / 3, and I think the problem is from the amplifier because it is from touring

[@EvanGoyuk]

There is another amp for the subs I believe

[@zlatinastoyanova8638]

And i cant find mine...

[@Allxanderrr]

Did u had any Voltage on speakers?

[@TheHornyLlama]

Hey guys! I need some help. I have Touring with E46/3 amp. Does the sedan amp E46/4 fit my car? Ty a lot!!!

[@EvanGoyuk]

I don’t think so

[@dandavidson9173]

My E46 has sound but some speakers don’t work. Those that do strangely get will lower volume when coming to a stop. I assume there’s a short somewhere but don’t even know where to begin. Could it be a faulty amp? I’ve pulled the radio and all connections are solid...

[@dairaimahachi7095]

Hey man, did you end up figuring out what the problem was?

[@jesusjimenez3588]

I have de 2001 325i sometimes when i turn the car on the radio it's off so i turn on but goes off again like every 15 mins

[@EvanGoyuk]

Check all radio fuses

[@veganwally]

Static on A.M. stations, F.M. fine, 2000 e46.

[@koreanfreak7433]

2002 330xi, the only audio that comes through is static. Volume increases and decreases the static but no audio. Any recommendations?

[@ShadowEagle5219]

bad head unit, test another one

[@13killa69]

I had an intermittent volume issue with the knob. Today I turned the radio off and now it won't come on. No Audio both radio and CD. Cd will take and eject CD. Clock is displayed but no channel or track display. Ugh where should I start!

[@EvanGoyuk]

Check the fuses in the glove box there is multiple ones for the radio, then check the amp located in the left side of the trunk see if it gets warm after leaving the radio on for a little.

[@13killa69]

Evan Goyuk you're such a big help! Love the videos, please make more, 😂 my Bimmer's life depends on it!

[@jermainewatson3016]

I swap out my factory BMW radio for another BMW radio but it no sound but when I put my old one or as sound

[@CrystalCammarota]

Mr. Roboto i am having the same issue... did this ever get resolved?

[@ZSSJGokuZ]

@@13killa69 what fuses did you pull out? The green light for the Harmon Kardon speakers won't turn on. I don't think any water leaked into my trunk to break my subwoofer.

[@skreech01]

I had buzzing noise and it was drawing power , I unplugged the fuses from the radio and navigation and i fixed the power loss , it could be the amp?

[@joshuabuttery4036]

I have that exact issue, did you buy a new amp to fix it? My battery kept going dead and I found out the speakers were still hissing when the car was off. I unplugged the fuses and it stopped

[@o0RoboticChicken0o]

Lmao bruh wtf happened to that amp

[@queenelove958]

Evan goyuk Hey do I have 2002 bmw 325i e46 and when I got the car it had no back speakers so a friend gave me his oil speakers that work but when I connect the 2 wires no sound play.......... can you please tell me what I am missing and where should I look first. Thanks!!!!

[@EvanGoyuk]

What amp do you have?

[@queenelove958]

Evan Goyuk I have a e46/4

[@queenelove958]

Evan Goyuk By the looks of it the amp is I’m amazing condition but I am taking it apart as we speak so I will know shortly

[@whoohaaXL]

What happens if your stereo unit itself comes on and off intermittently? I know the amp works because the stereo slams when it does work but sometimes it will come on on its own? And sometimes it will shut off on its own.

[@BeamerFonz]

Its probly the amp lol

[@ctownsoul]

Thanks for the video. I have a couple problems related to my audio and wondering if maybe you had any ideas how to fix them. 1. When I use an auxiliary input to listen to music through my phone, there is often a buzzing or popping sound when no music is playing or when I'm in between songs. It often gets worse when other things are powered on such as the heated seats. Also, if I'm charging a device while the aux is plugged in, sometimes the aux shuts off after some amount of time and is no longer detected by the radio. In other words, I can only shift between radio and cd, but no longer aux input until i stop using the cigarette plug. It's almost like there's not enough power to charge a device, have heated seats on, and use the aux input at once.The aux is eventually sacrificed. 2. My other problem is pretty weird. I get radio static only when I have it on AM and seemingly only when my car faces North or South. AM radio is clear facing East/West. Any ideas on that? Thanks.

[@shawndouglas669]

Need a better ground

[@tricktap8502]

Im having the same problem you described in 1. Ever found any fixes?

[@bamidelekoledoye1161]

Mine didnt turn on buy the cd changer worked.

[@jmurrey23]

Can you or anyone else tell me where my diversity antenna is located? 2001 330ci convertible. Thanks in advance

[@EvanGoyuk]

I believe in the rear panel card on the drivers side

[@jmurrey23]

@@EvanGoyuk thank you

[@Undefeatedannointing]

What’s a diversity antenna

[@Undefeatedannointing]

How do I rewire my shark fin

[@jermainewatson3016]

I swap a old BMW for new BMW radio but it no sound but the old one has sound

[@friguy4444]

Jermaine Watson. No one answered you but you asked twice. Bummer. Did you ever find a solution to the problem? I know sometimes these a small difference between a Harmon Kardon hook up in the 200 to 20031/2 cars but don't know what the deal is realy. Some say it's got to do with the radio not having an actual working Aux out even though the radio has the option. Weird stuff. Please let me know. Cheers

[@MrJeeper117]

The radios have a serial number programmed into them. That only work with the car it was installed into anti-theft features. To fix this you must get the new radio programmed for your car. The stealer charges like 400 for it. Look around you may find someone that will do it for cheaper.

[@zakariaabbas2297]

Hey man my radio keeps telling me it’s disabled? I turn it on and it only says disabled. Any idea of what it might be? Or how to fix it?

[@saaauucy9302]

Same did u find a way?

[@saaauucy9302]

Did u find a way?

[@zakariaabbas2297]

I did not. I even replaced the radio with another one and still same problem

[@saaauucy9302]

GTA 5 STUNTS & memes dang bro :(

[@kevinmontoya7318]

somebody help i can't get audio in my e46 2000 bmw I tried some stupid tricks from KZbin channels that say Turn the Key to on, turn your signal on, turn headlights off, rub your belly and poke a hole in your neck and wait 20 seconds, shoot all the Smurfs that emerge from your dashboard and set a small spring trap for the pink rabbit that lives in the door panel. PLS HELP

[@EvanGoyuk]

Check the amp

[@kevinmontoya7318]

@@EvanGoyuk it was just a joke lol. I just rewired the system. No more amp.

[@Zvalde]

My apm wasnt there, and i have e46 316i

[@cooolsimon282]

Pretty sure this is only applicable to car with Harman Kardon systems, without this system the speakers just run off of the business headunit

[@EvanGoyuk]

Correct

[@johnnyversaci7091]

Do the tweeters run off the amp by any chance??

[@EvanGoyuk]

Yes

[@johnnyversaci7091]

@@EvanGoyuk thank u, might try to get my friends 325xi for free and do a lil work and flip, things kinda a piece tho😂

[@FernandoMartinez-qy7co]

I replaced my amp and still no sound

[@robertomata2579]

😮

[@zlatinastoyanova8638]

Have nothing.... nothing down there😀

[@knawlege99]

Boston jamn 94.5 lol

[@EvanGoyuk]

Yessir

[@finest2063]

Bro idk but this video takes a fat min to loud man 🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️