cd changer

Does this happen with a variety of CDs or just one in particular?

I had a similar problem with my E38 and really cleaned out the cassette. The shit that came out was unbelievable - dust, fluff and grit. It might be worthwhile removing the main unit and doing the same. In the E38 it is mounted vertically so muck can fall in it.

Other than that it's a Panasonic unit so swapping out should be simple.

Are you having trouble with home made CDs, or the kind that come out of a factory somewhere?

I do not believe the BMW CD changer can read MP3s, and if you are burning MP3s or copying CDs in whatever the standard format is, the heads on your burner might lay the tracks down a bit off from where the changer wants to find them.

You need to isolate the trouble to home made CDs, factory made CDs, or both.

Thank you for the tip, I am going to dismount it and clean it up, and let you know if I had any luck..thanks....

I have tried this before original, mp3, doubtful origin, I isolate only one kind at the time, and the problem persisted, I even took back a cd collection I purchased and exchange it for a new one and the same thing happened, so I am going to clen it up..if not may be replacement, maybe iPod...thank you for the tip..