Head Display

saylorce · 11-23-2012, 10:16 AM

My daughters 2001 330i stereo display is bad. Can not read channel, settings, anything but it plays. What are the options? Can we buy another used unit, put in an aftermarket? Any input would be great. She is on a budget, but i Have replaced many car stereo units. Was concerned about the security system and the intergration of the controls with the cars steering wheel.

Thanks

markusmarkus · 11-23-2012, 02:45 PM

Try this BMW approved procedure:

- remove the ground (-) lead from the battery
- remove the positive (+) lead from the battery
- short the leads together for at least 10 minutes (hint: place the leads against the metal battery hold down bracket)
- reconnect the positive (+) lead to the battery
- reconnect the ground (-) lead to the battery (yes, there will be a but of a spark)

saylorce · 11-24-2012, 03:28 PM

What will do for us?

markusmarkus · 11-25-2012, 08:32 AM

All I know is that the procedure corrects problems similar to the one you've described. I gave used it to correct issues with my audio system - no output unless turning sharply right!!! - and with the Dice iPhone interface. Try it!

11-23-2012, 10:16 AM	#1
saylorce Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: gray GA Posts: 4 My Ride: 2001, 330i View My Garage	Head Display My daughters 2001 330i stereo display is bad. Can not read channel, settings, anything but it plays. What are the options? Can we buy another used unit, put in an aftermarket? Any input would be great. She is on a budget, but i Have replaced many car stereo units. Was concerned about the security system and the intergration of the controls with the cars steering wheel. Thanks

11-23-2012, 02:45 PM	#2
markusmarkus Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: USA Posts: 338 My Ride: 2001 330Ci View My Garage	Try this BMW approved procedure: - remove the ground (-) lead from the battery - remove the positive (+) lead from the battery - short the leads together for at least 10 minutes (hint: place the leads against the metal battery hold down bracket) - reconnect the positive (+) lead to the battery - reconnect the ground (-) lead to the battery (yes, there will be a but of a spark) Last edited by markusmarkus; 11-23-2012 at 02:45 PM.

11-24-2012, 03:28 PM	#3
saylorce Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: gray GA Posts: 4 My Ride: 2001, 330i View My Garage	Why? What will do for us?

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes	Rate This Thread
Switch to Linear Mode Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode	Rate This Thread:

11-25-2012, 08:32 AM	#4
markusmarkus Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: USA Posts: 338 My Ride: 2001 330Ci View My Garage	All I know is that the procedure corrects problems similar to the one you've described. I gave used it to correct issues with my audio system - no output unless turning sharply right!!! - and with the Dice iPhone interface. Try it!