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Help pls. I only got my E39 540i a couple of months ago. the radio just quits playing for no reason sometimes. it can go for a week with no problem then will just quit playing. it always starts playing again when the engine is started. will not play when ignition switch is on (position 1) engine has to be started for radio to play. any ideas where to start? thanks
Re-membered?
If you open your sun visor mirror cover does your steering wheel move up and down? I know it seems unrelated, but oftentimes intermittent radio functionality (and a host of other odd electrical gremlins) can be traced to a faulty ignition switch. It's a common E39 fault.
Nate J.
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