Hey Z peeps, I'm assuming it's an issue with my amp but when I use the radio, cd, or aux input, the feed cuts out for a second or two every 15 seconds +/-. Anybody else experience this. What is the alternative? It's an 03 Z4 and I don't know what's available as a compatible replacement. Suggestions??
Thanks!
Steve. 03 Z4 3.0i, Merlot, stubby.
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Natishin
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Cheers, Steve 
'03 Z4 3.0i Merlot, Cream leather interior.
6 spd manual, stubby, Michelin Pilot Sports.
'03 Z4 3.0i Merlot, Cream leather interior.
6 spd manual, stubby, Michelin Pilot Sports.
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Armscarf
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Is it the factory fitted unit?
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ph001
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There is no compatible replacement, either get it repaired or get another amp from a breakers (try Quarry Motors)
2007 E85 Z4 3.0Si manual
19" CSL's | Eibach Springs | Aeroskirts | Z4M front bumper | Clear brake light | ZHP | RCH+| Stubby
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19" CSL's | Eibach Springs | Aeroskirts | Z4M front bumper | Clear brake light | ZHP | RCH+| Stubby
2004 E46 M3 coupe manual - gone but not forgotten.
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DMike
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Before replacing the easy fixes first:
- disconnect-reconnect amp
- open amp and eyeball for bulging capacitors
- battery problems can cause all kinds of gremlins
- disconnect-reconnect amp
- open amp and eyeball for bulging capacitors
- battery problems can cause all kinds of gremlins
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Natishin
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Armscarf, yes it's the original setup.
Cheers, Steve
'03 Z4 3.0i Merlot, Cream leather interior.
6 spd manual, stubby, Michelin Pilot Sports.
'03 Z4 3.0i Merlot, Cream leather interior.
6 spd manual, stubby, Michelin Pilot Sports.
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SonnyA85
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I sold my amp before it failed for £200.Natishin wrote: ↑Sat Sep 12, 2020 12:51 am Hey Z peeps, I'm assuming it's an issue with my amp but when I use the radio, cd, or aux input, the feed cuts out for a second or two every 15 seconds +/-. Anybody else experience this. What is the alternative? It's an 03 Z4 and I don't know what's available as a compatible replacement. Suggestions??
Thanks!
Steve. 03 Z4 3.0i, Merlot, stubby.
I then bought a new pioneer head unit top quality for £200. An alpine amp for £450. I also had to buy a few other parts for £100-£150 and then paid around £600 in labour for it to be fully re wired and the new head unit and amp to be installed. It was a £2k job all in.
It's best to just get a second hand amp and just sell the car mine has just had issue after issue.
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Natishin
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Dmike, thanks for the suggestions. I disconnected and re-connected the amp and that appears to have fixed the issue. Hope it lasts.
Cheers, Steve
'03 Z4 3.0i Merlot, Cream leather interior.
6 spd manual, stubby, Michelin Pilot Sports.
'03 Z4 3.0i Merlot, Cream leather interior.
6 spd manual, stubby, Michelin Pilot Sports.
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DMike
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KeithRT
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We're going to try this as well for the incoming Z project. Going to take a closer look at her after we finished installing the shocks and ridge grappler tires onto the current Wrangler project. The battery might acting up as well.