CD Pause..Resume..

sysop · 01-22-2006, 07:30 AM

Has anyone else noticed that when switching off the CD using the dash button, it continues playing (inaudible off course) so that when one switches to the CD again(from say the radio) it does not resume at the previous place. This is a damn curse when listening to serious music, and find that the next piece is playing. Any remedy?

CnoteMD · 01-22-2006, 07:42 AM

I've never had that problem. I have one of my steering wheel buttons also programmed for "mute" and when I press either the button on the wheel or on the stereo itself, it will pause the CD. Since I have iDrive, I can see that the CD elapsed time counter stops when either button is pressed.

However, if I make a phone call while I CD is playing, the sound will mute, but the counter will keep going. So, when my phone conversation is over the song has usually already completed.

porscheneer · 01-25-2006, 01:53 PM

After I stop the car and start it again the car will start the CD again and not what i was listening to last? is this normal or is it because it was a burn CD I made and some other complications. I have started a topic on that.
Thanx

sysop · 01-25-2006, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by porscheneer

After I stop the car and start it again the car will start the CD again and not what i was listening to last? is this normal or is it because it was a burn CD I made and some other complications. I have started a topic on that.
Thanx

I am glad somebody else has noticed this, I find it most annoying. I am most surprised that BMW has been so poor with regard to their software design.

Mitch1138 · 01-26-2006, 05:17 PM

I have also seen this behavior and it is particularly annoying with audio books. If you pause, stop the car, then restart, you are on a new chapter and it is a pain to fast forward to the middle of a 10 min track. I guess there is no way to stop the CD player so it could resume when restarted (like every other CD player I have used)?

sysop · 01-27-2006, 06:59 AM

I wonder if anyone from BMW ever reads these problems...

Mitch1138 · 01-31-2006, 07:46 PM

I have resolved this for me at least. When listening to a CD, if you change audio sources then turn the car off, the player will resume where it left off after you start the car and change the audio source back to CD. A bit cumbersome, but not too bad if you have your steering wheel control set to change audio source.

sysop · 02-01-2006, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Mitch1138

I have resolved this for me at least. When listening to a CD, if you change audio sources then turn the car off, the player will resume where it left off after you start the car and change the audio source back to CD. A bit cumbersome, but not too bad if you have your steering wheel control set to change audio source.

Thank you for that. I reprogrammed the steering wheel control set and that is a great help!

Arkansas3 · 02-11-2006, 08:30 PM

mine doesn't do this. if i answer a phone call, it pauses the cd. if i get out of the car and lock the doors, and come back later, it starts up right where i left off.

01-22-2006, 07:30 AM	#1
sysop Fleet Owner 3 Rep 73 Posts Drives: 2005 320i A/T Idr Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: George, South Africa iTrader: (0)	CD Pause..Resume.. Has anyone else noticed that when switching off the CD using the dash button, it continues playing (inaudible off course) so that when one switches to the CD again(from say the radio) it does not resume at the previous place. This is a damn curse when listening to serious music, and find that the next piece is playing. Any remedy? __________________ Arctic 320i Steptronic I-drive and all extras including chrome window/grille mouldings.
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CnoteMD Commander in Chief 37 Rep 1,034 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 535i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 M5 [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	I've never had that problem. I have one of my steering wheel buttons also programmed for "mute" and when I press either the button on the wheel or on the stereo itself, it will pause the CD. Since I have iDrive, I can see that the CD elapsed time counter stops when either button is pressed. However, if I make a phone call while I CD is playing, the sound will mute, but the counter will keep going. So, when my phone conversation is over the song has usually already completed. __________________ 2008 BMW 535i Space Gray, Black Leather, Dark Bamboo Trim\| Sport Automatic with Paddles \| Sport Package 2008 BMW M5 (gone, but not forgotten) Space Gray, Silverstone Merino Leather, Madeira Walnut Wood Trim \| 7speed SMG \| All options Mods: Corsa Exhaust \| RPI Ram Air Intake \| H&R Sport Springs \| Rogue Engineering 12mm spacers
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porscheneer Porscheneer 5 Rep 196 Posts Drives: Porsche 996 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Houston TX iTrader: (0)	After I stop the car and start it again the car will start the CD again and not what i was listening to last? is this normal or is it because it was a burn CD I made and some other complications. I have started a topic on that. Thanx __________________ BMW 330i , Sport , Premium, Cold weather, NAV, Steptronic & BMW Assist porscheneer@hotmail.com
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Mitch1138 New Member 1 Rep 19 Posts Drives: '06 325i-10/7/05 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Wilmington, DE iTrader: (0)	I have also seen this behavior and it is particularly annoying with audio books. If you pause, stop the car, then restart, you are on a new chapter and it is a pain to fast forward to the middle of a 10 min track. I guess there is no way to stop the CD player so it could resume when restarted (like every other CD player I have used)? __________________ 2006 325i: Alpine White, Gray Leather, Steptronic, iDrive Navigation, Cold Weather Package, Premium Package, Comfort Access, Park Distance Control, Active Cruise Control, Premium Sound
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sysop Fleet Owner 3 Rep 73 Posts Drives: 2005 320i A/T Idr Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: George, South Africa iTrader: (0)	Cd Pause I wonder if anyone from BMW ever reads these problems... __________________ Arctic 320i Steptronic I-drive and all extras including chrome window/grille mouldings.
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Mitch1138 New Member 1 Rep 19 Posts Drives: '06 325i-10/7/05 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Wilmington, DE iTrader: (0)	I have resolved this for me at least. When listening to a CD, if you change audio sources then turn the car off, the player will resume where it left off after you start the car and change the audio source back to CD. A bit cumbersome, but not too bad if you have your steering wheel control set to change audio source. __________________ 2006 325i: Alpine White, Gray Leather, Steptronic, iDrive Navigation, Cold Weather Package, Premium Package, Comfort Access, Park Distance Control, Active Cruise Control, Premium Sound
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Arkansas3 Private First Class 7 Rep 186 Posts Drives: 325i Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	mine doesn't do this. if i answer a phone call, it pauses the cd. if i get out of the car and lock the doors, and come back later, it starts up right where i left off. __________________ 325i \| Sparkling \| Grey Leather \| Premium \| Xenons \| Heated Seats \| Comfort Access \| Sat Prep (which is a waste of money) \| Floor Mats (which my dealer made me buy)
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