How do I unplug the Active Sound?

fueledbymetal · 03-22-2015, 05:12 PM

I found a rough description here ( http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...=unplug&page=7 ) , but now that I have the compartment open I have no idea if I'm looking at the right thing or what exactly I'm supposed to unplug.

GOLFFRR · 03-22-2015, 05:23 PM

Not sure about unplugging it I had to have mine tuned off

BeamerandBimmer · 03-22-2015, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by fueledbymetal

I found a rough description here ( http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...=unplug&page=7 ) , but now that I have the compartment open I have no idea if I'm looking at the right thing or what exactly I'm supposed to unplug.

Can't get to it from there. You have to remove the small plastic rivets that hold the hard plastic and trim pieces and get to it that way(removed about 6 rivets).

I just used a long 1/4" socket extension to push the retainer in and a screwdriver to flip up the black plastic retainer.

Looks like this...

If you pulled the entire interior panel, it would look like this...

You want to unplug the plug on the left from the vertical "Active Sound" amp.

Took the pics from this thread...

http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1082175

It is so worth it.

GOLFFRR · 03-22-2015, 07:09 PM

I guess you learn something everyday. i didn't know you could unplug something to disable the AS. interesting

CanAutM3 · 03-22-2015, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by GOLFFRR

I guess you learn something everyday. i didn't know you could unplug something to disable the AS. interesting

Only works if you have HK system where the ASM is a seperate unit.

Voodi · 03-22-2015, 10:35 PM

Mandi90TT · 03-22-2015, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by BeamerandBimmer

Took the pics from this thread...

http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1082175

It is so worth it.

Once of those was my pic, glad the info is getting out there!

fueledbymetal · 03-23-2015, 05:21 AM

Thanks!!!

RocketBoots · 03-24-2015, 10:05 AM

The Active Sound module is actually a separate unit for non-HK (HiFi) systems as well, but it is wired such that if you unplug it, you do not get any audio signal at all. I can confirm this. I tried it :P For HiFi cars, the only way to get rid of AS is to get a bypass adapter, code it out, or use the BMS software, as far as I know.

TheRealOrosie · 03-24-2015, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by BeamerandBimmer

Can't get to it from there. You have to remove the small plastic rivets that hold the hard plastic and trim pieces and get to it that way(removed about 6 rivets).

I just used a long 1/4" socket extension to push the retainer in and a screwdriver to flip up the black plastic retainer.

Looks like this...

If you pulled the entire interior panel, it would look like this...

You want to unplug the plug on the left from the vertical "Active Sound" amp.

Took the pics from this thread...

http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1082175

It is so worth it.

Yup...did it this morning before work. The car sounds so much better without the fake growl from the active sound. Huge improvement!

///M.Tonee · 03-24-2015, 04:50 PM

is that the correct cable to unplug according to the red arrow?

TheRealOrosie · 03-24-2015, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ///M.Tonee

is that the correct cable to unplug according to the red arrow?

Yes. It pulls strait out.

DandyKing · 03-24-2015, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Voodi

///M.Tonee · 03-24-2015, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by DandyKing

lol...

wonder why is it such a big unit just to control "sound"...its gotta do more than just that???

Rain49king · 03-24-2015, 10:21 PM

To all that have done this. Does your HK system sound better, worse or exactly the same once you do this?

Thanks in advance for any feedback. I have been curious about this for a while now.

TheRealOrosie · 03-25-2015, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Rain49king

To all that have done this. Does your HK system sound better, worse or exactly the same once you do this?

Thanks in advance for any feedback. I have been curious about this for a while now.

Sounds the same...which is to say, mediocre at best.

SuspectisHatless · 03-25-2015, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Rain49king

To all that have done this. Does your HK system sound better, worse or exactly the same once you do this?

Thanks in advance for any feedback. I have been curious about this for a while now.

Sounds the same, but at least you can actually hear it at low volume if you want to.

Rain49king · 03-25-2015, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by SuspectisHatless

Sounds the same, but at least you can actually hear it at low volume if you want to.

I hate how you have to blast the stereo to hear it.

stealth-twntrbo · 03-25-2015, 05:50 PM

I coded my active sound off. Now that I have downpipes I actually like to hear the sound of the motor not the stupid active sound.

You buy a performance car that sounds good if you are a purist driving this car I have no idea why anyone would want active sound. To me BMW M is about hearing and feeling the real car, I don't want video game sound I have Forza for that.

TheRealOrosie · 03-25-2015, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by stealth-twntrbo

I coded my active sound off. Now that I have downpipes I actually like to hear the sound of the motor not the stupid active sound.

You buy a performance car that sounds good if you are a purist driving this car I have no idea why anyone would want active sound. To me BMW M is about hearing and feeling the real car, I don't want video game sound I have Forza for that.

Agreed.

The sound now with active sound disabled actually reminds me a little of my 08 e92 335 from the inside, except the F80 turbos are way more audible...and I was Dinan S2 in my 335i.

Having said that, my turbo noise got a fair bit louder when I went Dinantronics Stage 1 on my F80.

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