Suddenly no sound

Dom_ · 15th January 2014, 22:09

Hi,

I have just had this weird problem, speakers went silent out of nowhere in the middle of the song. I turned off the ignition, turned back on - seemed fine, was playing again. After I stopped at petrol station and started the car again, there was no sound from speakers. The unit I have is Alpine ida-x100, and Alpine speakers. I have checked all the connections, fuses, even connected another working unit - still no sound.. Any ideas ?? Really hate driving in silence..

calibrax · 15th January 2014, 23:03

I would check the mute wire (which mutes the stereo volume when you are using a phone etc)... it may be shorting out.

Dragrad · 15th January 2014, 23:16

Thread moved to appropriate forum. Re-direct left in old.

Dom_ · 17th January 2014, 11:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by calibrax

I would check the mute wire (which mutes the stereo volume when you are using a phone etc)... it may be shorting out.

Hi,

Where could I find that wire ? Thanks

raykay · 17th January 2014, 12:32

The Pink/Black cable on the stereo.

MangoMan · 17th January 2014, 12:39

I presume also that when it does this you try other inputs other than the one that is playing, ie. try Radio if Disc is playing...

Dom_ · 17th January 2014, 16:13

Thanks for suggestions. I have checked all the cables, fuses, even disassembled door panels and double checked all the speakers. Tried other stereo that I know is working perfectly, still no luck. Strange thing happened this morning, as I started the car I could hear the music for like 1-2sec and then it went silent again, at the same time airbag light popped on, which has never happened before.. As I restarted the engine, light was off, like usual. I check plenums regularly, no leaves, they're dry, so can't be ecu..? For it seems like I've caught some crazy electrical ghost, that tries to annoy me

15th January 2014, 22:09	#1
Dom_ Regular poster Rover 75 CDT Classic SE Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Dundee Posts: 83 Thanks: 7 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Suddenly no sound Hi, I have just had this weird problem, speakers went silent out of nowhere in the middle of the song. I turned off the ignition, turned back on - seemed fine, was playing again. After I stopped at petrol station and started the car again, there was no sound from speakers. The unit I have is Alpine ida-x100, and Alpine speakers. I have checked all the connections, fuses, even connected another working unit - still no sound.. Any ideas ?? Really hate driving in silence..

15th January 2014, 23:03	#2
calibrax Posted a thing or two BMW 4 Series Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rochester, Kent Posts: 1,975 Thanks: 29 Thanked 37 Times in 28 Posts	I would check the mute wire (which mutes the stereo volume when you are using a phone etc)... it may be shorting out. __________________ Steve 2004 MG ZT+ CDTi 160 (sadly now gone!) 2015 BMW 435d GranCoupe XDrive

15th January 2014, 23:16	#3
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17th January 2014, 12:39	#6
MangoMan This is my second home Looking.... Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: England Posts: 10,911 Thanks: 862 Thanked 1,111 Times in 868 Posts	I presume also that when it does this you try other inputs other than the one that is playing, ie. try Radio if Disc is playing... __________________ *Regards, Bill - (MangoMan).* (Member 00854) http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/...d.jpg~original

17th January 2014, 12:32	#5
raykay I really should get out more....... Now Other Manufacturer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Co. Kerry Posts: 2,786 Thanks: 16 Thanked 310 Times in 283 Posts	The Pink/Black cable on the stereo.

17th January 2014, 16:13	#7
Dom_ Regular poster Rover 75 CDT Classic SE Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Dundee Posts: 83 Thanks: 7 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Thanks for suggestions. I have checked all the cables, fuses, even disassembled door panels and double checked all the speakers. Tried other stereo that I know is working perfectly, still no luck. Strange thing happened this morning, as I started the car I could hear the music for like 1-2sec and then it went silent again, at the same time airbag light popped on, which has never happened before.. As I restarted the engine, light was off, like usual. I check plenums regularly, no leaves, they're dry, so can't be ecu..? For it seems like I've caught some crazy electrical ghost, that tries to annoy me