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~

[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.

[lvlheaded1]

Originally Posted by Lin

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

Same problem as well but its been getting progressively worse. Never noticed the whine after the install, but in just the last couple of weeks it seems to be getting louder. Whine is noticeable in both HD mode and IPOD mode.

The actual module itself is sitting underneath the front passenger seat with the cable ran under the carpet trim passenger side door wells, behind the pillar trim and under the rear seats.

The ipod cable (which is really too short by the way, is there a longer one that's available?), I ran under the passenger seat rail, along the crease between the back carpet and the front carpet and into the center console.

Odd thing is, it seems to matter if there is someone in the seat or it its empty. Not sure if its because the seat is in a different position or not.

I'll try moving the cables around like someone suggested, but I'm not sure how that would help since I haven't move them around since I installed it.

[ncx]

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

[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?

[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.