CD Player Unit Replacement

Rob_N · 19th May 2007, 11:30

Hi..

I have a 2001 CDT Club SE which is fitted with a 6 CD unit in the glovebox. I am currently getting the 'No Disc' error message and I am told that this means either getting the unit repaired (if possible, and how long would it last before it goes again?) or replacing it with a second hand or new unit. A second hand unit would probably be the same age as mine and be just as likely to break down in the future. A new unit might be OK, assuming I could find one, but OFC, there is the issue of price.......

My question is: Is it possible to replace the CD player with a digital unit of some kind (Ipod or similar???) which could still be controlled by the head unit?? I definitely don't want to change the head unit as nothing else would look right in the car.

I can't believe that I'm the only person who's ever had this problem o how have you all got over it? Any help/advice greatly appreciated.

Rob

Mike · 19th May 2007, 12:43

Hi Rob,

A fair few have had this problem with their changer, including me. I had mine repaired and have had no problem since. Often it is simply a case of freeing up the motor that drives the CD pick up mechanism - it jams . This is a common issue with Alpine Changers.

Otherwise you can buy new other makes of changer with an adapter to make them work with the OEM head unit. A search for 'Connects 2 changer' on here should get you all the information you need.

hth

Mike

19th May 2007, 11:30	#1
Rob_N Newbie 2001 CDT SE Auto Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sunny South Wales Posts: 22 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	CD Player Unit Replacement Hi.. I have a 2001 CDT Club SE which is fitted with a 6 CD unit in the glovebox. I am currently getting the 'No Disc' error message and I am told that this means either getting the unit repaired (if possible, and how long would it last before it goes again?) or replacing it with a second hand or new unit. A second hand unit would probably be the same age as mine and be just as likely to break down in the future. A new unit might be OK, assuming I could find one, but OFC, there is the issue of price....... My question is: Is it possible to replace the CD player with a digital unit of some kind (Ipod or similar???) which could still be controlled by the head unit?? I definitely don't want to change the head unit as nothing else would look right in the car. I can't believe that I'm the only person who's ever had this problem o how have you all got over it? Any help/advice greatly appreciated. Rob

19th May 2007, 12:43	#2
Mike This is my second home Rover 75 V8 Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 3,448 Thanks: 0 Thanked 206 Times in 32 Posts	Hi Rob, A fair few have had this problem with their changer, including me. I had mine repaired and have had no problem since. Often it is simply a case of freeing up the motor that drives the CD pick up mechanism - it jams . This is a common issue with Alpine Changers. Otherwise you can buy new other makes of changer with an adapter to make them work with the OEM head unit. A search for 'Connects 2 changer' on here should get you all the information you need. hth Mike __________________ Mike [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]