can't play MP3 CDs? need help debugging

nicknaz · 06-12-2008, 05:38 PM

hi guys, i have an '08 328i sedan with the base model radio

i get a CD error when i put a MP3 CD in..it just don't play

i know from this thread http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...&highlight=mp3

there are ongoing issues with MP3 playback in the '08 cars, but my problem seems to be different.

Is there anything i need to be aware of (file formats, file name, folder structure, etc) that could be causing this issue? i verified the CD is playable on another car equipped with a MP3 player (a dodge avenger rental car!)

any help would be appreciated!

WaLLy350GT · 06-12-2008, 07:18 PM

have you tried a different burned CD? And what software are you using to burn the disc?

TambourineMan · 06-13-2008, 02:10 PM

It could be just the brand of writeable CD you are using. Try a different brand. The best ones are made in Japan - look on the label.

mrvuml · 06-13-2008, 03:43 PM

I have the same problem. I've tried different CDs and burners. Work just fine on my PC.

TambourineMan · 06-13-2008, 03:45 PM

I have only made/tried one in mine so far and it works great. I just put all of them in the root (main) directory. Are yours in sub-folders? W(that might be screwing it up.) What program are you using to burn them?

csupernova · 06-15-2008, 12:18 AM

Try different brand CDR. I have tried 4 different brands and only the 4th one works.

good luck.

mrvuml · 06-15-2008, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by csupernova

Try different brand CDR. I have tried 4 different brands and only the 4th one works.

good luck.

Which brand works for you?

TambourineMan · 06-15-2008, 10:24 AM

The one that I made that works is a Memorex, but I would assume they use different suppliers from time to time. Do original music CD's work? I would try a few different brands and if that does not work then go to the dealer and challenge them to put one in that works and if not then have them replace the unit.

doobie · 06-15-2008, 10:46 AM

didnt feel like reading that other post but have you considered the bit rate. i could have sworn i heard something along time ago with problems with bit rates over 192 or something.

WaLLy350GT · 06-16-2008, 03:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doobie

didnt feel like reading that other post but have you considered the bit rate. i could have sworn i heard something along time ago with problems with bit rates over 192 or something.

not in my case. I usually have most of my mp3's in 320kbps and works just fine. Haven't ran any issues at all with CD-RW's or regular CD's.

rambits · 06-16-2008, 09:40 PM

Have you got IDrive? I have d same problems as yours, still got no solution...

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nicknaz Lieutenant General 3195 Rep 10,509 Posts Drives: C6Z Join Date: May 2008 Location: NorCal iTrader: (0)	can't play MP3 CDs? need help debugging hi guys, i have an '08 328i sedan with the base model radio i get a CD error when i put a MP3 CD in..it just don't play i know from this thread http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...&highlight=mp3 there are ongoing issues with MP3 playback in the '08 cars, but my problem seems to be different. Is there anything i need to be aware of (file formats, file name, folder structure, etc) that could be causing this issue? i verified the CD is playable on another car equipped with a MP3 player (a dodge avenger rental car!) any help would be appreciated!
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WaLLy350GT Psshh! 4 Rep 191 Posts Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (1)	have you tried a different burned CD? And what software are you using to burn the disc?
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TambourineMan Second Lieutenant 5 Rep 221 Posts Drives: 335xi coupe Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Born in ME, In exile in MA iTrader: (0)	It could be just the brand of writeable CD you are using. Try a different brand. The best ones are made in Japan - look on the label.
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mrvuml Lieutenant 20 Rep 459 Posts Drives: E90 335i w/ZSP Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: SLO, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 335i Sedan [0.00]	I have the same problem. I've tried different CDs and burners. Work just fine on my PC.
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TambourineMan Second Lieutenant 5 Rep 221 Posts Drives: 335xi coupe Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Born in ME, In exile in MA iTrader: (0)	I have only made/tried one in mine so far and it works great. I just put all of them in the root (main) directory. Are yours in sub-folders? W(that might be screwing it up.) What program are you using to burn them?
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csupernova Captain 34 Rep 606 Posts Drives: E90 330i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NYC iTrader: (7)	Try different brand CDR. I have tried 4 different brands and only the 4th one works. good luck.
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TambourineMan Second Lieutenant 5 Rep 221 Posts Drives: 335xi coupe Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Born in ME, In exile in MA iTrader: (0)	The one that I made that works is a Memorex, but I would assume they use different suppliers from time to time. Do original music CD's work? I would try a few different brands and if that does not work then go to the dealer and challenge them to put one in that works and if not then have them replace the unit.
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doobie Private First Class 3 Rep 105 Posts Drives: 07 e90/335i Join Date: May 2007 Location: germany iTrader: (0)	didnt feel like reading that other post but have you considered the bit rate. i could have sworn i heard something along time ago with problems with bit rates over 192 or something.
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rambits Enlisted Member 1 Rep 36 Posts Drives: F15 30D M-Sports Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Have you got IDrive? I have d same problems as yours, still got no solution...
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