Stop-sale / delay due to amplifier issue

crossmen00 · 11-18-2021, 02:16 AM

Since more and more people encountered the amplifier stop sale (0065600300), I think it is worth to start a new thread to discuss this problem

Here is the timeline for my M3 6MT:

9/9 Order Received for build week 44
10/12 Production completed, bumped from week 44 to 41
11/8 At NJ port
11/13 Scheduled delivery date, apparently I didn't get it

My car is still at the port today and the stop sale is not closed yet.

Some members mentioned that the amplifier problem is only a software fix. However, my limited research suggests that it is more likely a hardware issue and here are my reasons:

1. If it is only a software issue, all M3s/M4s produced at the similar time frame should have the same problem. However, some vehicles produced around 10/12 didn't have this stop sale.

2. For a software issue, why can't BMW just resolve it at the factory or at the dealer? Letting the car sit at the VPC doesn't sound like a good solution.

3. My car is in the VPC for over a week, fixing a software issue should not take this long.

4. The amplifier is actually a hardware block
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Therefore I reached a bad conclusion: the amplifier issue is similar to the RAM or camera stop sale, and we have to wait for the parts indefinitely.

I really hope my analysis above is totally wrong and please share more info in this thread. Thanks!

Flying05 · 11-18-2021, 06:30 AM

I have the same code and have been stuck at Brunswick since 11/9. My CA said that it was the amplifier missing and like you said, some folks said software which I find very hard to believe. Will be curious how this progresses and what other folks have to say that chime in.

midlifecrisis · 11-18-2021, 11:35 AM

I have the same code. My car is on the way to Greer from Charleston and shows in transit. Hoping the amp comes in soon. I believe this code is hardware, but I'd love to be wrong.

BMWRacer523 · 11-18-2021, 11:39 AM

mine shows no open issues when i check the vin here: https://bmw-recall-tool.netlify.app

does it only show up after it gets to the VPC? She is on a ship and at Halifax currently. Scheduled to be at NJ port by this weekend.

kurdishcuts · 11-18-2021, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMWRacer523

mine shows no open issues when i check the vin here: https://bmw-recall-tool.netlify.app

does it only show up after it gets to the VPC? She is on a ship and at Halifax currently. Scheduled to be at NJ port by this weekend.

If it doesn't show now, it'll show once it's been logged in at port in NJ if you have any stop sales

crossmen00 · 11-18-2021, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMWRacer523

mine shows no open issues when i check the vin here: https://bmw-recall-tool.netlify.app

does it only show up after it gets to the VPC? She is on a ship and at Halifax currently. Scheduled to be at NJ port by this weekend.

You are lucky! Mine showed up before arriving at the VPC

LimeRock · 11-18-2021, 02:10 PM

Well this is a bummer — my car was a week 40 build and it's on its way to Baltimore (eta 11/22). I have the same stop sale code. Frustrating to say the least.

midlifecrisis · 11-18-2021, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMWRacer523

mine shows no open issues when i check the vin here: https://bmw-recall-tool.netlify.app

does it only show up after it gets to the VPC? She is on a ship and at Halifax currently. Scheduled to be at NJ port by this weekend.

You might get yours before I get mine. Mine is probably in Greer by now but showing in transit with the amp stop sale. I think mine had a stop sale when it left Bremerhaven.

BMWRacer523 · 11-18-2021, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by midlifecrisis

You might get yours before I get mine. Mine is probably in Greer by now but showing in transit with the amp stop sale. I think mine had a stop sale when it left Bremerhaven.

No update from dealer or Genius as to where it maybe?

Cinco · 11-19-2021, 05:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMWRacer523

Quote:

Originally Posted by midlifecrisis

You might get yours before I get mine. Mine is probably in Greer by now but showing in transit with the amp stop sale. I think mine had a stop sale when it left Bremerhaven.

No update from dealer or Genius as to where it maybe?

will definitely be watching this thread. been stuck at port since 11/8 with the amplifier issue.

Cinco · 11-19-2021, 09:05 AM

Just curious, if anyone, besides the guy who thought it might be a software issue, been able to get this stop sale resolved?

MMiami · 11-19-2021, 09:41 AM

I was going to ask the same thing. I think he has been the only one

My car arrived to Brunswick on the 9th and has been sitting there since. My work order was opened on the 11th, how about yours?

MMiami · 11-19-2021, 09:43 AM

Also, I honestly do not think this is a software issue, if it were they would have been able to install it at the factory. It’s not like there is a shortage of software, or am I missing something?

Cinco · 11-19-2021, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MMiami

I was going to ask the same thing. I think he has been the only one

My car arrived to Brunswick on the 9th and has been sitting there since. My work order was opened on the 11th, how about yours?

My sales advisor hasn't told me whether the work order is opened. I've just been using the recall tool and it still says opened. I posted on another thread that when I called BMW genius, the person actually said there is no remedy for the stop sale which was pretty concerning.

amzbimmer · 11-19-2021, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cinco

Just curious, if anyone, besides the guy who thought it might be a software issue, been able to get this stop sale resolved?

My stop sale just changed to closed (on the BMW tracking tool).

FYI - also posted in week 41 thread - I'm at the NJ Port - and arrived 11/8, closed 11/19.
Status on BMW tracker: "At the port".

MMiami · 11-19-2021, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amzbimmer

My stop sale just changed to closed (on the BMW tracking tool).

FYI - also posted in week 41 thread - I'm at the NJ Port - and arrived 11/8, closed 11/19.
Status on BMW tracker: "At the port".

Is yours for the RAM or the amplifier?

amzbimmer · 11-19-2021, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MMiami

Is yours for the RAM or the amplifier?

It was just the amplifier. Defect code -0065600300

LimeRock · 11-19-2021, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amzbimmer

Quote:

Originally Posted by MMiami

Is yours for the RAM or the amplifier?

It was just the amplifier. Defect code -0065600300

Huzzah! There's hope

crossmen00 · 11-19-2021, 11:22 AM

Stop sale closed today! 11 days after arriving at the VPC!

LimeRock · 11-19-2021, 11:26 AM

Sounds like the amps. are. FLOWING now

Cinco · 11-19-2021, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amzbimmer

My stop sale just changed to closed (on the BMW tracking tool).

FYI - also posted in week 41 thread - I'm at the NJ Port - and arrived 11/8, closed 11/19.
Status on BMW tracker: "At the port".

Holy cr--! mine also! That's great news. I can't wait.

MMiami · 11-19-2021, 12:27 PM

Congrats guys!! Happy for you.

Hopefully those of us in Brunswick will get them soon too.

11-18-2021, 02:16 AM	#1
crossmen00 Private 210 Rep 93 Posts Drives: G80 M3 6MT Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Beijing iTrader: (0)	Since more and more people encountered the amplifier stop sale (0065600300), I think it is worth to start a new thread to discuss this problem Here is the timeline for my M3 6MT: 9/9 Order Received for build week 44 10/12 Production completed, bumped from week 44 to 41 11/8 At NJ port 11/13 Scheduled delivery date, apparently I didn't get it My car is still at the port today and the stop sale is not closed yet. Some members mentioned that the amplifier problem is only a software fix. However, my limited research suggests that it is more likely a hardware issue and here are my reasons: 1. If it is only a software issue, all M3s/M4s produced at the similar time frame should have the same problem. However, some vehicles produced around 10/12 didn't have this stop sale. 2. For a software issue, why can't BMW just resolve it at the factory or at the dealer? Letting the car sit at the VPC doesn't sound like a good solution. 3. My car is in the VPC for over a week, fixing a software issue should not take this long. 4. The amplifier is actually a hardware block Therefore I reached a bad conclusion: the amplifier issue is similar to the RAM or camera stop sale, and we have to wait for the parts indefinitely. I really hope my analysis above is totally wrong and please share more info in this thread. Thanks!
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11-18-2021, 06:30 AM	#2
Flying05 Captain 1306 Rep 957 Posts Drives: 2022 G80 M3 6MT Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: ATL iTrader: (0)	I have the same code and have been stuck at Brunswick since 11/9. My CA said that it was the amplifier missing and like you said, some folks said software which I find very hard to believe. Will be curious how this progresses and what other folks have to say that chime in. __________________ [/SIGPIC]
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11-18-2021, 11:35 AM	#3
midlifecrisis Major 804 Rep 1,208 Posts Drives: 2017 X5 35d, 2019 230i X Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	I have the same code. My car is on the way to Greer from Charleston and shows in transit. Hoping the amp comes in soon. I believe this code is hardware, but I'd love to be wrong. __________________ 2017 X5 35d (Performance Center delivery March 2017) 2019 230i X-drive 2022 M3 base 2000 328i sedan (UUC suspension - still the favorite), 2006 M3 slick top - Alpine White/Cinnamon SOLD! 2008 E90 M3 SOLD! 1991 325iX (both great), 2019 Miata RF - various others not as memorable but gone.
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BMWRacer523 Lieutenant Colonel 2519 Rep 1,773 Posts Drives: G80 M3 Competition xDrive Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	mine shows no open issues when i check the vin here: https://bmw-recall-tool.netlify.app does it only show up after it gets to the VPC? She is on a ship and at Halifax currently. Scheduled to be at NJ port by this weekend.
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11-18-2021, 02:10 PM	#7
LimeRock Lieutenant 672 Rep 405 Posts Drives: BMW & Porsche Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Windy City iTrader: (0)	Well this is a bummer — my car was a week 40 build and it's on its way to Baltimore (eta 11/22). I have the same stop sale code. Frustrating to say the least. __________________ Current: G87 M2 on deposit, 992 Carrera T incoming Past: 997.2 911 Carrera S, Macan Turbo, G80 M3 Competition, X3M Competition, OG M2, MK6 GTI
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Cinco Private First Class 156 Rep 137 Posts Drives: BSM G80 M3Cx Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: NY, NY iTrader: (0)	Just curious, if anyone, besides the guy who thought it might be a software issue, been able to get this stop sale resolved?
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MMiami Private 27 Rep 69 Posts Drives: 2022 G80 xDrive Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	I was going to ask the same thing. I think he has been the only one My car arrived to Brunswick on the 9th and has been sitting there since. My work order was opened on the 11th, how about yours?
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MMiami Private 27 Rep 69 Posts Drives: 2022 G80 xDrive Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	Also, I honestly do not think this is a software issue, if it were they would have been able to install it at the factory. It’s not like there is a shortage of software, or am I missing something?
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11-19-2021, 11:22 AM	#19
crossmen00 Private 210 Rep 93 Posts Drives: G80 M3 6MT Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Beijing iTrader: (0)	Stop sale closed today! 11 days after arriving at the VPC!
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LimeRock Lieutenant 672 Rep 405 Posts Drives: BMW & Porsche Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Windy City iTrader: (0)	Sounds like the amps. are. FLOWING now __________________ Current: G87 M2 on deposit, 992 Carrera T incoming Past: 997.2 911 Carrera S, Macan Turbo, G80 M3 Competition, X3M Competition, OG M2, MK6 GTI
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MMiami Private 27 Rep 69 Posts Drives: 2022 G80 xDrive Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	Congrats guys!! Happy for you. Hopefully those of us in Brunswick will get them soon too.
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