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Dec 6, 2004 | 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by bmw2004525' date='Dec 6 2004, 04:07 PM

It started out as an intimittent problem. I couldn't relicate when I visited the service center. As I was leaving the static started at a very loud pace. I immediately turned my car around and grabbed the service manager. He listened and agreed that there is a problem. His service forman came out and heard it also. It comes and goes at no regular time. It just happens when possibly the audio system stays on for a while (maybe heat has something to trigger it). I suggest that when you have the static, get it over to the center. Don't touch or change anything. Leave the car running and get the managers. It becomes a matter of timing. I do not know how else to discribe it. You have to be persistant and move fast when it happens. Good luck.

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I've got the static as well, in the stereo. It only happens after you've been driving the car for a little bit, then stop it (for lunch or something), then get back in. Static for 15 minutes, maybe less. My dealer first diagnosed the TCU as the culprit, then said they were ordering it. Then I go in to get my TCU replaced and I get my car back and they said they replaced the MASK unit (the CD player, basically). Static is STILL THERE, possibly worse. That was a few months ago. I'm currently compiling my list for the dealer and will get that and all my other issues addressed when I get closer to needing an oil change. I don't really like the smelly 325 loaner they give me (brand new and probably hasn't ever even been washed!).....I'll live with the issues...

Please let us know what your dealer does to fix your stereo static problem.

Thanks.