SOS malfunction morning Bluetooth no usb

335IE90 · 03-05-2020, 10:33 AM

Bought the car recently and have always had the spa malfunction and no Bluetooth states please wait usb doesn't connect and aux doesn't work blacked out. So my question is what does the com box actually do. For that stuff come from the radio or the com box. Some one had been behind the radio as the wires were all twisted. I want to order a com box but if that's not what's going to fix it don't want to spend money. Any info would be great thanks in advance

ctuna · 03-05-2020, 10:46 AM

You can get them on Ebay or here in the classifieds.
Or try a google search.
Combox does SOS , Bluetooth phone and Bluetooth streaming
usb and aux .
Aux in most cars though it can be programmed to come from
the Head Unit.

https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/

https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/e...agram/CkXCJAUo

Also make sure it's not a blown fuse.

335IE90 · 03-05-2020, 12:09 PM

Yea I have been looking on eBay but what are the chances those also don't work is my doubt. Just tired of using the fm transmitter for Bluetooth sound quality sucks. Also want to get my xm programming but with these issues I'm scared it won't work being its very expensive to get activated

ctuna · 03-05-2020, 02:26 PM

satellite radio is a different module in most pro radio's
or idrive they didn't start to integrate into the head unit
till sometime in the middle or toward the end of the e9x
model run.
Either you buy one used and take a chance or you pay up to 10
times the price also it probably will have to be programmed to your
car.

What do you consider expensive to get activated.
I sure would go through the dealer to get that done.

335IE90 · 03-05-2020, 02:54 PM

I have a late model e90 built November 2011 the top of my radio unit says Sirius radio. I see people with the remote tuning charge upwards of $300 to do it. That was another question I had if I buy a used one is there a chance of plug and play or will it need to be coded to the vehicle

ctuna · 03-05-2020, 05:01 PM

If you have a Pro Radio with Sirius built in and the antenna hooked
up all it should need is enabling the Sirius options then calling Sirius and
getting an account.
Bimmertech charged 300 bucks but it included a one year subscription
I believe.
They send you the programming cable and do a remote install I believe.
I think the same apply's to the idrive with built in satellite tuner not sure.

335IE90 · 03-05-2020, 08:56 PM

Here is what I have it is the professional and states satellite preparation

ctuna · 03-05-2020, 10:28 PM

Satellite or any other prep means the wiring and antenna's are
in place . In the early years this meant that you needed the module
plus programming.

Since yours says Sirius on the Radio I imagine all you would need
is the function enabled in the Radio and the subscription to the service.

335IE90 · 03-05-2020, 10:53 PM

Thanks you have been a great help. Seems Like your the bmw guru on here !

ctuna · 03-05-2020, 11:05 PM

I have been around long enough to know a few things.

And here are the keys to the kingdom

Diagnostic Manuals Inpa/Ista D
https://bimmerprofs.com/diagnostics-inpa-part-1/
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...7x8H3pN8h1fMuF
https://carmod.ru/files/icom/istad_en.pdf
https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1681573
https://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/s...-P-actually-do
primary links
https://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/at...9&d=1539905743
https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1681573

ptpending · 03-06-2020, 12:20 AM

this is LCI car and it is already have all hardware for sirius
you need to get working combox if you want working usb audio, bluetooth(calling and streaming) and you can order sirius activation and enjoy sirius

335IE90 · 03-06-2020, 01:20 PM

I tried downloading it and with windows 10 it was giving me a hard time. I'll have to figure out how to get it to work. Might call the dealership and see what they would charge. Couldn't see it being all that much if it's just changing sales codes and activating it we would only charge an hours labor to do it at my dealership.

ctuna · 03-06-2020, 03:05 PM

I wouldn't be to optimistic about the dealership price but I could
be wrong.
They would probably insist on a working combox before they would
do anything.

335IE90 · 03-06-2020, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ctuna

I wouldn't be to optimistic about the dealership price but I could
be wrong.
They would probably insist on a working combox before they would
do anything.

Yea possibly. Guess I'll keep trying to steal one on eBay with low balling on them untill some one bites till then I'm keep using my fm transmitter

:

335IE90 · 03-08-2020, 10:12 AM

Was able to pick one up for 60 bucks on eBay let hope this works!! Says it came out of a 2011 335i but build date on the module is late 2012 hope this doesn't make a difference.

335IE90 · 03-11-2020, 04:48 PM

So I put in the "previously enjoyed" combox from eBay and it's doing the same exact thing. The fiber optic is blinking red at the combox could it be the signal coming out of the radio or even the signal going back out? Maybe the return line is broken. I checked the amp the amp does not have a fiber wire going to it. I'm at a loss with this. Should I just buck up and take it to the dealership?

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335IE90 First Lieutenant 307 Rep 289 Posts Drives: Bmw 335i Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (0)	SOS malfunction morning Bluetooth no usb Bought the car recently and have always had the spa malfunction and no Bluetooth states please wait usb doesn't connect and aux doesn't work blacked out. So my question is what does the com box actually do. For that stuff come from the radio or the com box. Some one had been behind the radio as the wires were all twisted. I want to order a com box but if that's not what's going to fix it don't want to spend money. Any info would be great thanks in advance Attached Images
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ctuna Lieutenant General 1911 Rep 13,104 Posts Drives: 325xi 06 wagon MT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Santa Cruz, Ca iTrader: (0)	You can get them on Ebay or here in the classifieds. Or try a google search. Combox does SOS , Bluetooth phone and Bluetooth streaming usb and aux . Aux in most cars though it can be programmed to come from the Head Unit. https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/ https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/e...agram/CkXCJAUo Also make sure it's not a blown fuse.
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335IE90 First Lieutenant 307 Rep 289 Posts Drives: Bmw 335i Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (0)	Yea I have been looking on eBay but what are the chances those also don't work is my doubt. Just tired of using the fm transmitter for Bluetooth sound quality sucks. Also want to get my xm programming but with these issues I'm scared it won't work being its very expensive to get activated
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ctuna Lieutenant General 1911 Rep 13,104 Posts Drives: 325xi 06 wagon MT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Santa Cruz, Ca iTrader: (0)	satellite radio is a different module in most pro radio's or idrive they didn't start to integrate into the head unit till sometime in the middle or toward the end of the e9x model run. Either you buy one used and take a chance or you pay up to 10 times the price also it probably will have to be programmed to your car. What do you consider expensive to get activated. I sure would go through the dealer to get that done.
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335IE90 First Lieutenant 307 Rep 289 Posts Drives: Bmw 335i Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (0)	I have a late model e90 built November 2011 the top of my radio unit says Sirius radio. I see people with the remote tuning charge upwards of $300 to do it. That was another question I had if I buy a used one is there a chance of plug and play or will it need to be coded to the vehicle
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ctuna Lieutenant General 1911 Rep 13,104 Posts Drives: 325xi 06 wagon MT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Santa Cruz, Ca iTrader: (0)	If you have a Pro Radio with Sirius built in and the antenna hooked up all it should need is enabling the Sirius options then calling Sirius and getting an account. Bimmertech charged 300 bucks but it included a one year subscription I believe. They send you the programming cable and do a remote install I believe. I think the same apply's to the idrive with built in satellite tuner not sure.
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335IE90 First Lieutenant 307 Rep 289 Posts Drives: Bmw 335i Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (0)	Here is what I have it is the professional and states satellite preparation Attached Images
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03-05-2020, 10:28 PM	#8
ctuna Lieutenant General 1911 Rep 13,104 Posts Drives: 325xi 06 wagon MT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Santa Cruz, Ca iTrader: (0)	Satellite or any other prep means the wiring and antenna's are in place . In the early years this meant that you needed the module plus programming. Since yours says Sirius on the Radio I imagine all you would need is the function enabled in the Radio and the subscription to the service.
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ptpending Colonel 456 Rep 2,749 Posts Drives: e91 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Poland iTrader: (1)	this is LCI car and it is already have all hardware for sirius you need to get working combox if you want working usb audio, bluetooth(calling and streaming) and you can order sirius activation and enjoy sirius __________________ E81 2007 130i 6cylinder Montego blue Retrofits: Harman Kardon, High-beam assistant, Removable tow hitch. Auto-dim folding exterior mirrors. Lumbar support. Perfomance Brakes.
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335IE90 First Lieutenant 307 Rep 289 Posts Drives: Bmw 335i Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (0)	I tried downloading it and with windows 10 it was giving me a hard time. I'll have to figure out how to get it to work. Might call the dealership and see what they would charge. Couldn't see it being all that much if it's just changing sales codes and activating it we would only charge an hours labor to do it at my dealership.
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ctuna Lieutenant General 1911 Rep 13,104 Posts Drives: 325xi 06 wagon MT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Santa Cruz, Ca iTrader: (0)	I wouldn't be to optimistic about the dealership price but I could be wrong. They would probably insist on a working combox before they would do anything.
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335IE90 First Lieutenant 307 Rep 289 Posts Drives: Bmw 335i Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (0)	Was able to pick one up for 60 bucks on eBay let hope this works!! Says it came out of a 2011 335i but build date on the module is late 2012 hope this doesn't make a difference.
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335IE90 First Lieutenant 307 Rep 289 Posts Drives: Bmw 335i Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (0)	So I put in the "previously enjoyed" combox from eBay and it's doing the same exact thing. The fiber optic is blinking red at the combox could it be the signal coming out of the radio or even the signal going back out? Maybe the return line is broken. I checked the amp the amp does not have a fiber wire going to it. I'm at a loss with this. Should I just buck up and take it to the dealership?
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