elisa_storm4
Mini Roadster audio system failure
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A 2015 Mini Roadster experienced a complete audio system failure, with no sound from the radio or any audio connectivity. The issue was suspected to be related to the bass speaker, a known problem area for this model. After checking the fuses and confirming the USB audio was also non-functional, it was suggested to have the system professionally diagnosed. The problem was confirmed to be the bass speaker, which was replaced, restoring the audio system to full functionality.
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elisa_storm4 (community.author)
Fuses are all good; that was the first thing I checked. USB audio is also dead, so it's not just a radio issue. It's like the whole sound system is muted. What exactly was the issue with yours? Was it a gradual thing, or did it just suddenly stop working?
theo_drache7
Yeah, mine just died suddenly, no warning whatsoever. It was the bass speaker in my case too. Seems like a common issue with these. Honestly, I'd just take it to a workshop. They'll diagnose it properly, but I'm betting that's your problem. Think of it like a light bulb that just burns out – sometimes car speakers just give up the ghost. It is worth checking for any sound distortion before you take it in, but based on what you've said, I would be surprised if it was anything else.
elisa_storm4 (community.author)
Just wanted to close the loop on this. Took it to the shop, and as feared, the bass speaker was indeed the culprit. New speaker installed, and the audio system is back in action. Cost me 280€, but well worth it to have my tunes back. Thanks for the insight; it saved me a lot of unnecessary troubleshooting!
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theo_drache7
Whoa, that sounds eerily familiar! I had a similar thing happen with my Mini Roadster, though I can't recall the exact mileage when it occurred. The whole sound system just went kaput, no audio whatsoever. Have you checked the fuses? It might be something simple like that. Does the USB audio still work, or is it completely dead?