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      05-19-2019, 09:38 AM   #1
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Radio Won't Remain in Preset Mode

I have my preset FM/XM radio stations set. For some reason, normally after shut down, my radio defaults back to FM or XM mode, and the HUD shows ALL radio stations within range (either FM or XM, depending on the station previously selected). Then I have to re-select the preset mode on my radio.

Is there a way to keep my radio in preset mode?
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      05-19-2019, 10:34 AM   #2
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I have my preset FM/XM radio stations set. For some reason, normally after shut down, my radio defaults back to FM or XM mode, and the HUD shows ALL radio stations within range (either FM or XM, depending on the station previously selected). Then I have to re-select the preset mode on my radio.

Is there a way to keep my radio in preset mode?
I have EXACTLY the same issue! Should your dealer or someone here give you the fix, please let me know so that I can get the issue corrected. My service mgr. just scratches his head on this. I did find an easier correction every time I turn on the car. I simply press the mic button and say "radio presets" and they go back on my hud screen. Still a PITA and shouldn't have to be doing this.
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      05-20-2019, 04:09 PM   #3
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I have my preset FM/XM radio stations set. For some reason, normally after shut down, my radio defaults back to FM or XM mode, and the HUD shows ALL radio stations within range (either FM or XM, depending on the station previously selected). Then I have to re-select the preset mode on my radio.

Is there a way to keep my radio in preset mode?
I want to try and help out, but I don't exactly get what you're saying.

When you said, shut down, do you mean radio turning off or your car being turned off?

What do you mean can you keep your radio in preset mode? What's a preset mode?
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      05-21-2019, 11:14 AM   #4
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I want to try and help out, but I don't exactly get what you're saying.

When you said, shut down, do you mean radio turning off or your car being turned off?

What do you mean can you keep your radio in preset mode? What's a preset mode?
Every time I cycle the ignition (on/off) I lose the preset mode in my HUD and also the media radio screen. This never happened with my M4. What I;m saying is that after I shut off the car, re-enter and start it up again, the radio is on the same preset station that I was listening to when I shut off the car, but it is in that band that I was listening to, not the preset band. Exa: Let's say I was listening to 6 on Sirius via my preset list when I shut off the car, when I turn it back on again I don't have my preset list, but all the sequential sat channel listings. Same with any other band. Listening say to 107.3 FM on my preset list when shutting off the car. Turning it on and the hud/radio shows the same 107.3 station and the sequential in range FM stations, not my preset list. Does this clear up our problem? Drives me nuts and all my dealer does is scratch his f.....ing head!
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I have EXACTLY the same issue! Should your dealer or someone here give you the fix, please let me know so that I can get the issue corrected. My service mgr. just scratches his head on this. I did find an easier correction every time I turn on the car. I simply press the mic button and say "radio presets" and they go back on my hud screen. Still a PITA and shouldn't have to be doing this.
That is my fix as well and the easiest one. Others are to press the IDrive media button (once, if presets don't come up on the display, press a second time, then you can select presets) or to use one of your memory buttons to bring up the presets.
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That is my fix as well and the easiest one. Others are to press the IDrive media button (once, if presets don't come up on the display, press a second time, then you can select presets) or to use one of your memory buttons to bring up the presets.
Thanks Steve! Followed your directions and now have presets on button # 6!! Still shouldn't have to do this work around, but guess it is what it is.
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me too. again, shouldn't have to do this on this pricey of a car. I have a button for HUD and interior lighting as well, since i like to change it fairly often. I just can't figure out how to code a button for car play.
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I also have the same issue.

In addition to this i always have maps on the NBT screen. But sometimes car starts with the main menu screen

Still no fix for this?
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