Radio on mute at start up...
 

Hi all,

Since about a week I have experienced a very strange change without me making any changes to anything (I think). Each time I start the car the radio/stereo is turned off/on mute, and I need to press the volume dial to turn it on/unmute it. It doesnt matter if I listen to the radio, a CD or an external source when I turn the car off, it behaves exactly the same all the time. I've had the car for over a year, and have never experienced this before. I admit it isn't a big issue, but I'd like to understand what has happened. Anyone has any ideas?
Thanks

Me too. I have the same issue with me 2013 E70. I've read through the manual and can see no mention of this. I'm watching for a helpful reply.

My '08 sometimes does it, sometimes doesn't. No idea why.

I've previously read that is a symptom of low battery voltage. Can't confirm or deny, just passing along.

I have had a couple of random warnings about low battery voltage... maybe we are on to something...?

Seeming likely

I have also noticed that it looses the time, i.e. the clock just shows dashes... I have no problems starting and it doesn't seem to struggle when starting (i.e. as when you have a low battery situation)...

I do know the clock reset is due to battery.

Planning on replacing the battery soon, so good to know this will likely be remedied.

Yes, the clock is another symptom. These cars are very quirky about even the slightest variation in charge. A lot of people use trickle chargers to help maintain charge and improve battery life.

It's my fiancée's DD and she has a whopping one mile commute into work which I'm sure doesn't help things. I know the battery is definitely on it's way out because I actually followed the owner's manual's instructions going through the car wash and turned the car off, leaving the key in the ignition. A whole 30 seconds goes by and it lights up warning me of excessive battery drainage. Now all this week it has needed to have the clock reset every start. Booking an appt at the dealer for this first change since I'm not set up with DIS/INPA yet, plus there's $40 off going on right now.