I installed my new subwoofer amplifier, but now my interior speakers don't have any sound. What gives?
The likely cause of your factory amplifier not working after you've installed your new subwoofer amplifier is usually one of two things: The remote turn on wire has been interrupted. When adding your new subwoofer amplifier, recall we had to tap into the white wire going to your factory amplifi ...
- How do I connect an aftermarket subwoofer amplifier to my factory system?
When connecting an aftermarket amplifier to your BMW, you don't even have to leave the trunk. All of the wiring you'll need can be found at the factory amplifier, which usually located on the driver's side outer wall of the trunk, either behind a panel or behind the carpeted wall. Generally, the ...
- My Z3/M Roadster M80 Subwoofer system has an odd noise coming from the enclosure at high volumes. What gives?
What you're most likely hearing is one of two things: 1. An air leak, or 2. The bottom portion of the enclosure resonating against the i-beam that it rests against. The most common issue is in fact a small air leak, usually in one of three places: 1. The junction of the top piece and plas ...
- I hear electronic noise coming through my subwoofer. What do I do?
So you've installed your BSW subwoofer system, everything sounds great, but you're hearing some weird electronic feedback playing through the woofer.. While not a common issue, this feedback is caused by a poor ground circuit, which in our case usually means a loose ground connection. Double che ...
- Installation videos. Where can I see them all?
We have a Bavarian Soundwerks channel on www.youtube.com. Simply type in "Bavsound" in the search function, and you'll be directed to our channel. From there, you can enter either your model BMW chassis code (E46, E39, etc) or your model BMW series ( 3, 5, X5, etc). You can also see the installa ...
- I'm leasing my BMW. Will upgrading my speakers or adding a subwoofer void my warranty?
The short answer is no, upgrading your speakers or adding an iPod or a subwoofer to your system will not interfere with your vehicle’s warranty. The long answer, which again is no, is covered in the Magnuson Moss Warranty Act of 1975, which can be seen here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ ...
- Does my BMW radio require a security code if I disconnect my battery?
The only BMW models to require a security code for the factory radio are the E36 models and Z3 Roadster and Coupes. This includes M cars of both varieties. All other BMW models related to BSW equipment do not require a security code.
- My door panel, side panel, rear deck doesn't look like what I see in the instructions.
If your vehicle differs from what you see in our instructions, please stop the installation process and contact us immediately. If it's Saturday or Sunday and we are not open, move on to another part of the installation and please wait for our response. Also, its a good idea to snap some photos ...
- Are your subwoofer systems compatible with my International BMW?
The same set of limitations applies for our subwoofer systems as our Stage 1 Audio Upgrades. Go here for more information.
- Tuning an Amplifier in your BMW
Testing the Actual Installation Prior to Tuning First things first, after physically completing the installation, make sure your amplifier is powered up properly. It needs to turn off and on with the key. The power light should turn off when you take the key out of the ignition. Test this out a ...
- Basic Subwoofer System Troubleshooting
Invariably you’ll come across one or two things in your install that didn’t quite match up or weren’t perfectly clear to you. We’ve put together several common things that may come up during an install, and how to isolate and troubleshoot them if they do. It is very ad ...
