E46 radio won't turn on in cold

[Brian.]

Radio won't turn on in cold. Gotta heat car up. Turn off, then back on. Ideas?

I tried googling my symptoms, but couldn't find much... And the little bit I did find, wasn't helpful

[jc43089]

Factory radio or aftermarket?

[Brian.]

Factory. It worked flawlessly in the 40's and 50's. But once it started to drop in the 30's and lower, it once in a while did this, now with this cold snap it always does it. It's semi annoying, because turning the car on an off doesn't always work. And that uses more gas then it's worth.

[KaiserRolls]

have you tried turning it off and on

[Brian.]

KaiserRolls said:

have you tried turning it off and on

I would have, but can't turn the radio off, if it' isn't on!  

Although, I haven't tried a battery pull yet. So I guess that's next? lol.

[RamRod E28]

Do you have a business class cd with the Harmon kardon sound system?

[Brian.]

Ramze46 said:

Do you have a business class cd with the Harmon kardon sound system?

yes and yes.

[KaiserRolls]

I would recommend turning it off and on again.

[B C]

Do a stomp test, then you'll know what the problem is

[RamRod E28]

Then buy mine off me it's collecting dust in my shop...

[Brian.]

Lol. If I'm gunna replace this radio it won't be for a factory replacement. I'll drop a good amount on a touch screen/sat nav