Loud Static and Popping Sound from Speakers
 

My X5 has had a few issues with the stereo system.

It started out with just a few occasions where the sound would fade in and out for a while then just clear up.

A few days later, while listening to Sirrius, there was a loud pop and then extremely loud static. I tried turning the sound down and even off and it still continued. That stopped then each of the speakers, in rotation, had a popping sound from each one. This happened 3 cycles and then the stereo just stopped. 5 minutes later everything came back on with no problems.

I have had my X5 into the dealers but they cannot find the problem.

Anyone hear of this or know what the problem is?

Thanks!

Reviving back from the dead. Anyone have this happen?

Just a WAG...check the amplifier for water contamination from clogged sunroof drains. Again a wag, based on other reports BTW

OP. what year is your x5 and what sound system. Many parameters here.

The same is happening to me...loud popping sound coming out of the speakers...no sound from the radio for a while and then the sound comes back...it's like 5-7 "pops" before it settles...

Took it to my mechanic and he says the amplifier is failing...quoted $1,100 for the amplifier alone + tax and labor...

When I disconnected the amplifier there are no "popping" sounds (and of course no music either!!!).

Any feedback?

Anybody figured this out? I'm having thr same issue

Yes, it is a faulty amplifier. I bought an used one on Ebay for $300 and replace it myself. No more issues!!!

also see my post here

http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...ogramming.html