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10-01-2008, 07:41 PM
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Hi guyes, im new to the forum since i just bought my 04 545i two weeks ago. Love the car by the way!
I noticed while i was cleaning my car one day that the cd changer was making noise while the car was off. Its like its switching cds or playing a cd type noise. Just wondering if any of you guyes have experience this.
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I noticed while i was cleaning my car one day that the cd changer was making noise while the car was off. Its like its switching cds or playing a cd type noise. Just wondering if any of you guyes have experience this.
Thanks
10-01-2008, 07:50 PM
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Yes, mine does that too. I've heard explanations ranging from "that's normal" to "you need a software update" to "you need a new battery." I too would love a definitive explanation! Welcome to the forum and to e60 ownership!! 
Eric
PS I think we both should just nix those CD changers and get the iPod adapter!!
Eric
PS I think we both should just nix those CD changers and get the iPod adapter!!
10-01-2008, 07:57 PM
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Originally Posted by DrumGuruEC' post='683329' date='Oct 1 2008, 10:50 PM
Yes, mine does that too. I've heard explanations ranging from "that's normal" to "you need a software update" to "you need a new battery." I too would love a definitive explanation! Welcome to the forum and to e60 ownership!!
Eric
PS I think we both should just nix those CD changers and get the iPod adapter!!
Eric
PS I think we both should just nix those CD changers and get the iPod adapter!!
A new battery? that seems pretty extreme... I would love an Ipod adapter.. but after all the
money I dropped on this car.. ill be broke for a while..
10-01-2008, 08:16 PM
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10-02-2008, 01:28 AM
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I had a similar problem in my 06 E60...
To see if the CD is still 'playing' when car is off:
1. Play your CD before you mute it, then shut off the car
2. After couple of hours, put the key in the ignition but dont actually start the car - do not unmute either
3. Push your I-drive controller from main menu to select entertainment(use shortcut method i.e pull down for 30sec or so, entertainment will be selected) - do not unmute
4. You should be able to see the CD tracks and details - if the track timer is ongoing or CD changes with mute still on, then you have a fault
5. If under warranty, use your camera phone and record a short clip to show to you dealer/SA. If not under warranty, you might still have a case but not sure exactly where you stand with getting it corrected.
6. Likely to get a SW update to fix the problem
Other times, the CD/DVD unit does make 'noises' but nothings really happening(AFAIK)...
Good luck.
To see if the CD is still 'playing' when car is off:
1. Play your CD before you mute it, then shut off the car
2. After couple of hours, put the key in the ignition but dont actually start the car - do not unmute either
3. Push your I-drive controller from main menu to select entertainment(use shortcut method i.e pull down for 30sec or so, entertainment will be selected) - do not unmute
4. You should be able to see the CD tracks and details - if the track timer is ongoing or CD changes with mute still on, then you have a fault
5. If under warranty, use your camera phone and record a short clip to show to you dealer/SA. If not under warranty, you might still have a case but not sure exactly where you stand with getting it corrected.
6. Likely to get a SW update to fix the problem
Other times, the CD/DVD unit does make 'noises' but nothings really happening(AFAIK)...
Good luck.
10-02-2008, 03:40 AM
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Originally Posted by struong55' post='683321' date='Oct 1 2008, 10:41 PM
Hi guyes, im new to the forum since i just bought my 04 545i two weeks ago. Love the car by the way!
I noticed while i was cleaning my car one day that the cd changer was making noise while the car was off. Its like its switching cds or playing a cd type noise. Just wondering if any of you guyes have experience this.
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I noticed while i was cleaning my car one day that the cd changer was making noise while the car was off. Its like its switching cds or playing a cd type noise. Just wondering if any of you guyes have experience this.
Thanks
10-02-2008, 04:09 AM
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Originally Posted by backman545' post='683475' date='Oct 2 2008, 01:40 PM
Hi, I have got a 2004 545i Great ride. Mine was doing the same thing, then Battery went flat. New battery fixed the problem. Good luck
10-02-2008, 10:37 AM
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Originally Posted by backman545' post='683475' date='Oct 2 2008, 06:40 AM
Hi, I have got a 2004 545i Great ride. Mine was doing the same thing, then Battery went flat. New battery fixed the problem. Good luck
I think im gonna wait on the Battery replacement... Expecially since thats the only real electrical problem i see. The car starts fine and drives fine...
BTW.. how much is a new battery and do you have to take to the dealer?? my car does not have warranty
10-06-2008, 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by struong55' post='683321' date='Oct 1 2008, 11:41 PM
Hi guyes, im new to the forum since i just bought my 04 545i two weeks ago. Love the car by the way!
I noticed while i was cleaning my car one day that the cd changer was making noise while the car was off. Its like its switching cds or playing a cd type noise. Just wondering if any of you guyes have experience this.
Thanks
I noticed while i was cleaning my car one day that the cd changer was making noise while the car was off. Its like its switching cds or playing a cd type noise. Just wondering if any of you guyes have experience this.
Thanks