E60 - loud beep....^^

[christer]

Hi

I have an E60 which has an annoying habit. Approx 15 to 20 seconds after starting the engine, there is quite a loud BEEP that comes from the speakers and I have no idea what it is. The car does have an aftermarket handsfree system (Nokia) installed (very neatly) which I thought might be the problem somehow - and disconnected it (powerwise - at the cradle) but no change (I odnt use it anyway). There are no warning messages or anything else of any kind, the car just makes a very loud beep approx 20 secs after starting engine.

I thought I would try you guys as I haven't really mastered the Idrive yet and am clearly clueless as to what this may be....any thoughts....?

(And yes I know I need to provide pics...)

[StuB]

It sounds like it could be your car kit trying via bluetooth to connect to your phone and failing?

[rfn]

Sounds like the sound is emanating from the Handsfree kit. I know you say you've detached the power, but my father's S-Type makes a similarly loud beep approx 20/25 seconds after startup if it can't connect to the phone.

[snj376]

i have a lpp fitted , that beeps loudly when the car is started just to let you know its functional , have you got one installed inadvertently !!!!!

[chrisx666]

My E63 645ci does it too. I have the same Nokia kit - this makes a 'medium' pitch beep if the phone connects via bluetooth, and a low pitched beep if it doesn't. Disconnecting the cradle will probably not make any difference as the control unit is still in the car.

The volume of 'my' start-up beep is adjusted when the volume of the conversation (or ringing) through the handsfree is changed (with the ring around the Nokia microphone). I don't know how you can adjust the beep volume withouth having a phone connected - maybe try to download the kit instructions.

My car also makes a series of 4 or so short beeps shortly after starting - always assumed this was an indication that the iDrive had booted/satellite found/voice input ready or something..

Edited by chrisx666 on Sunday 10th May 12:17

[christer]

Hi guys

Thanks for the ocmments, I also think it is the handsfree. It was fitted very neatly by the 1st (and last) owner, but I don't use Nokia. I will try to see if I can get the volume turned down somehow, perhaps borrow someone's Nokia...