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Alfa Blue & Me #1611293
09/11/2017 12:36
09/11/2017 12:36
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My Spider's Bluetooth phone link seemed to be working fine, but now if I have a call say lasting more than a couple of minutes, it can suddenly emit a deafening, screeching, buzzing noise from the speakers which remains even if you drop the call. grr
I imagine it is exactly the same system fitted to a 159 or Brera and possibly other Fiat group cars?
It happens even if I am parked up when taking the call?
The buzzing noise can be turned down by reducing the stereo volume, but remains until you have to leave the car and return to it after a period of it being locked up etc???
The dash and stereo shows the call as continuing even though you have ended it on your handset. You cannot switch to radio, CD or aux when it happens.

Sadly I have not found the alfa forum anything like as good as on here for getting technical info for this sort of thing. shocked
Would a stereo specialist like Sexton's be able to get to the bottom of the problem?

Cheers in anticipation. smile
Mark


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Re: Alfa Blue & Me [Re: Brilly1uk] #1611299
09/11/2017 13:56
09/11/2017 13:56
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B&M has always been utter cr@p in my experience.

It sounds a bit like you have feedback. I’d have thought a Fiat/Alfa dealership might be a better bet as there might be a firmware or software fix.

Re: Alfa Blue & Me [Re: Brilly1uk] #1611300
09/11/2017 14:10
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I think you are probably right MRS.
I'll have a chat with the specialist I used recently and then try and find a local Fiat/Alfa dealer.

Thanks


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Re: Alfa Blue & Me [Re: Brilly1uk] #1611306
09/11/2017 15:48
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Had this in my 159 at the weekend, exactly the same problem although mine fixed itself after I reinstalled my phone.

Believe a few people have had B and M issues post the latest Apple ios release, don't know what phone you've got but worth a try.

Guess you've tried Alfa Owner forum B and M area?

Re: Alfa Blue & Me [Re: Brilly1uk] #1611312
09/11/2017 18:08
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In recent years I haven't had an issue, though on one occasion I had to stop the vehicle, engine off, and engine on again before the phone and radio started up again.

Blue and me is a microsoft product. Perhaps I should have just closed all the windows...


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Re: Alfa Blue & Me [Re: Brilly1uk] #1611313
09/11/2017 18:21
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Re: Alfa Blue & Me [Re: barnacle] #1611323
09/11/2017 22:36
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Or given it a hefty kick to "reboot" it!


Re: Alfa Blue & Me [Re: Wal_S] #1611425
11/11/2017 15:59
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Did you have to uninstall the phone first?
Mine's an iPhone 5.
The last iPhone OS update might be the cause?

AO B&M issues are mostly focused on installation...

PS I'll keep my windows open! laugh


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Re: Alfa Blue & Me [Re: Brilly1uk] #1611456
12/11/2017 14:04
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Originally Posted By Brilly1uk
Did you have to uninstall the phone first?
Mine's an iPhone 5.
The last iPhone OS update might be the cause?



Yes I uninstalled the phone and reinstalled it as if I was adding a new phone, haven't had any problems since..

Think the latest ios update is very possibly the root cause, too many Apple users seem to having B &M problems recently for it not to be connected in some way.


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Re: Alfa Blue & Me [Re: Wal_S] #1611534
14/11/2017 16:05
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Originally Posted By Wal_S
Originally Posted By Brilly1uk
Did you have to uninstall the phone first?
Mine's an iPhone 5.
The last iPhone OS update might be the cause?



Yes I uninstalled the phone and reinstalled it as if I was adding a new phone, haven't had any problems since..

Think the latest ios update is very possibly the root cause, too many Apple users seem to having B &M problems recently for it not to be connected in some way.



Many thanks
I'll have to dig out the guide to uninstall and then reinstall.
Fingers crossed.


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Re: Alfa Blue & Me [Re: Wal_S] #1611566
15/11/2017 11:50
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Originally Posted By Wal_S
Had this in my 159 at the weekend, exactly the same problem although mine fixed itself after I reinstalled my phone.

Believe a few people have had B and M issues post the latest Apple ios release, don't know what phone you've got but worth a try.

Guess you've tried Alfa Owner forum B and M area?


Better assistance always on the Fiat Forum other than the Alfaowner forum from my experience, always members willing to help on FF. Very much like this forum.


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Re: Alfa Blue & Me [Re: DaveG] #1611586
15/11/2017 18:33
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Originally Posted By DaveG
Ha ha ha, boom boom



Nice....trip down memory lane jester


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Re: Alfa Blue & Me [Re: Brilly1uk] #1611793
18/11/2017 13:59
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I've deleted Blue & Me from my iPhone 5 following an OS upgrade and then reconnected it via the car.
Hopefully, all will be well with the system now? rolleyes


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Re: Alfa Blue & Me [Re: Brilly1uk] #1615799
11/02/2018 16:25
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The suggestion now is the head unit has gone & I need to replace it. cry
I want to keep the steering wheel controls, so I guess an aftermarket replacement is not the way to go?


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