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

 

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!!

 

Thanks.. Im really glad i got an E60 and not another Honda Accord.

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..

 

For my case, it was more of an indicator that my battery life was near the end.

 

Yeah, I hear that. I'm gonna have to pace myself with the mods!

E

PS post some pics of your ride!

 

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.

 

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

 

Have the software upgrade on the car

 

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

 

This is/was a known problem and was fixed as a component of 27.x Progman update.