E90 M3 Speaker ticking noise

Recon3D · 02-03-2018, 04:33 PM

Hey guys,

I recently started to have some weird noises coming from the speakers in the car. I first noticed a sharp pop/bang from the speakers when I was driving to work in the morning but I didn't make much of it, thought it might have been a small glitch. After leaving work in the afternoon, I noticed that the radio/music volume started cutting in and out, fluctuating randomly. I searched around a little bit, but I couldn't find a definite answer regarding this issue. Some suggested it was the battery, so I charged it fully overnight using a trickle charger and I haven't noticed the fluctuation since.

A day later, I noticed there's a strange ticking noise coming from the front speakers. The ticking noise persists whether the car is on, position 2 (accessories), position 1, or key out.

Anyone got any idea what this noise might be? The car has the base audio system (not HK). I've including a video of the noise, it can best be heard around 0:08 seconds. Any help is appreciated, thank you.

(Note: Can't hear the noise very good without headphones, the noise is much louder in person)

https://youtu.be/w_WwgQXz3SU

frappiculo · 02-13-2018, 12:37 AM

I have the same problem. It just does it randomly.

Solo_M_Tech · 02-15-2018, 06:52 PM

Amp is dying. It's only a matter of time.

Recon3D · 02-18-2018, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ham_sammich

Amp is dying. It's only a matter of time.

Thanks for getting back, looks like I'm gonna have to look into replacing the amp. Is there a way I can test the amp to verify if its faulty, I can imagine a new amp isn't gonna be cheap.

Solo_M_Tech · 02-19-2018, 07:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Recon3D

Quote:

Originally Posted by ham_sammich

Amp is dying. It's only a matter of time.

Thanks for getting back, looks like I'm gonna have to look into replacing the amp. Is there a way I can test the amp to verify if its faulty, I can imagine a new amp isn't gonna be cheap.

Buy a used one. They don't have to be programmed so they are plug and play.

There is no way to really test them outside of swapping it out.

Just make sure you get one from another car with the same option as your car. hifi and Premium individual are not interchangeable.

powerbait · 04-03-2018, 01:04 PM

I just had this fixed on my e92, dealer tried reprogramming and then swapping amps with another car with no luck. Ended up replacing the head-unit, fortunately it was all warrantied for me because the radio wat $1400.

Siajoon · 04-03-2018, 05:34 PM

Why does it seem like the e9x platform just loves to TICK from every part lol...

mharris2007 · 04-13-2018, 09:25 PM

Yeah amp is dying. Replace with new amp
And speakers!

02-03-2018, 04:33 PM	#1
Recon3D Private 14 Rep 77 Posts Drives: G12 750i, F15 X5 35d, & E60 M5 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Washington iTrader: (0)	E90 M3 Speaker ticking noise Hey guys, I recently started to have some weird noises coming from the speakers in the car. I first noticed a sharp pop/bang from the speakers when I was driving to work in the morning but I didn't make much of it, thought it might have been a small glitch. After leaving work in the afternoon, I noticed that the radio/music volume started cutting in and out, fluctuating randomly. I searched around a little bit, but I couldn't find a definite answer regarding this issue. Some suggested it was the battery, so I charged it fully overnight using a trickle charger and I haven't noticed the fluctuation since. A day later, I noticed there's a strange ticking noise coming from the front speakers. The ticking noise persists whether the car is on, position 2 (accessories), position 1, or key out. Anyone got any idea what this noise might be? The car has the base audio system (not HK). I've including a video of the noise, it can best be heard around 0:08 seconds. Any help is appreciated, thank you. (Note: Can't hear the noise very good without headphones, the noise is much louder in person) https://youtu.be/w_WwgQXz3SU
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frappiculo Private 14 Rep 70 Posts Drives: E92 BMW M3 ZCP Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Tampa iTrader: (0)	I have the same problem. It just does it randomly.
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Solo_M_Tech Brigadier General 1688 Rep 3,140 Posts Drives: 2014 M5 6MT Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (7) Garage List 2014 BMW M5 [0.00]	Amp is dying. It's only a matter of time. __________________ 2014 M5 6MT
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Siajoon ///Majestic 1860 Rep 2,092 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 ///M3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SoCal iTrader: (1)	Why does it seem like the e9x platform just loves to TICK from every part lol...
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04-13-2018, 09:25 PM	#8
mharris2007 Need a 458 51 Rep 205 Posts Drives: 2008 AW 6MT E90 M3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Orange County iTrader: (0)	Yeah amp is dying. Replace with new amp And speakers!
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