Engine Whine using DICE

[MiCkEy]

I have started having engine whine when I use the IPOD with Dice and the engine running.

I already have a ground loop isolator. Question for Tom or anyone: where does this go. The isolator has two wires, one at each end.

Thanks.

Mickey

[Tom G.]

You've had the DICE kit for a while, has anything changed within your system?

[MiCkEy]

Nopes. Nothing changes. No additions or subtraction to the system. The whine was never there.

[5xn3rf3]

Mine started last week, just like you MiCkEy, nothing changes, no additions / subtraction and the whine was never there : ......... e~

[ncx]

+1 Mine started whining about 3 weeks ago. Checked all cables and connections, and nothing has been changed.

[Tom G.]

Originally Posted by MiCkEy

Nopes. Nothing changes. No additions or subtraction to the system. The whine was never there.

The DICE could be picking up interference from other devices in the vehicle. You can try relocating the wire to see if the noise is diminished or if you cannot find the source of the noise - the ground loop isolator you have must be used.

Some BMWs are more sensitive to engine noise than others. Here is a link to the version we offer on the website:

12 Amp Power Noise Filter
http://www.europeanautosource.com/pr...roducts_id=309

Typically, the GLI gets installed in the brown wire of the DICE harness, which is power. The red goes towards the battery side, the blue towards the module. the ground will need to go to a clean chassis ground or the battery.

[Lin]

I just had the same problem. I moved the wires to another area and the noise is gone.

[MiCkEy]

Now which wires are we talking about. the Dice unit itself is under the driver seat. A cable runs from there to the center console.

Do I try and relocate the wire running from the trunk to the dice unit itself or the cable running from the Dice to the ipod?

[TerminatorX5]

If the memory serves me well, I saw somewhere on the bmwtips.com a reference to a magnetic insulation of the power and signal wiring.
Check the post at http://www.bmwtips.com/tipsntricks/XMRadio/xmradio.htm

and then check the www.mcmaster.com for a part # 5756K31, this one is thinner than the film mentioned in the bmwtips post and about $0.50 cheaper per foot.

This process will not hurt the installation and it might actually help with the engine whine, and you can wrap all of your wiring without relocating it. This wrap would provide magnetic shield, while the ground loop isolator would provide electrical "shield".

You will need to use electrical tape to wrap the wires, I am not sure how good the adhesive is on the other part numbers that are sold on the same McMaster's catalogue page.

Also, as a good installation practice, once you finish the wrap using the electrical tape, you might want to use a small wire-tie to tie around the last loop of the tape, to prevent the tape from unwinding, when over time it will have lost its adhesive properties.

Keep us posted of your success (I have no doubt that with GLI and the tape you will succeed),


TerminatorX5
Have fun

[Tom G.]

Originally Posted by MiCkEy

Now which wires are we talking about. the Dice unit itself is under the driver seat. A cable runs from there to the center console.

Do I try and relocate the wire running from the trunk to the dice unit itself or the cable running from the Dice to the ipod?

No, the wire running from the cargo area to the DICE module.