Cd speaker problem

WantageBlue1 · 13th November 2016, 09:06

Occasionally, I only get the sound from the speakers out of the left hand speakers when playing CDs, but get full audio when playing the radio and cassette player. Any assistance would be most helpful. Regards WantageBlue 1

SD1too · 13th November 2016, 11:41

Hello John,

You've been a member for four years and not had a problem until now? Wow!

Have you got a CD changer or a single slot incorporated in the head unit?

Simon

Richard1973 · 13th November 2016, 11:43

I had exactly this problem recently.
I checked all the connections at the changer, unplugged and plugged back in with no difference.

I found if I pressed down on the coin slot above the stereo the RHS would come back.

Removed the stereo and surround (very easy when you know how) and checked all the connections.
Didn't actually do anything other than unplug and reconnect them all, but it has worked.

Try it. My radio was fine out of both sides too. Just make sure you have the stereo code first if it has not been de-coded.

SD1too · 31st August 2017, 07:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by SD1too

Have you got a CD changer or a single slot incorporated in the head unit?

I've received your message today John confirming that you have a CD changer. Judging by the symptoms, I'd say that the fault lies either within the changer or a poor connection between it and the head unit, specifically the RH audio output from the changer.

Simon

WantageBlue1 · 22nd January 2018, 05:36

Hi Simon, A very belated thank you for your assistance in the above......either things he taken precedence, like grandchildren etc. Recently I bought another cd changer, hoping problem was with the existing one.....but surprise, surprise, the fault has reoccurred, i.e. Audio only from left speakers when playing cd's. Any other further tips to try to get me into fully audio mode would be greatly appreciated. Regards, John Callaway

madeupname · 22nd January 2018, 14:45

Process of elimination John. From the info you have given I would say the wiring from the head unit to the speakers is ok. So the problem may lie with a broken/loose wire between the changer and the head unit or a problem with the connector inside the head unit.
If you can get to both ends of the wiring from the changer to the head unit, use a multimeter to see if the wiring is ok. If the problem lies within the head unit you may need to open that up to get at it to re-solder etc.
I have two hi-line heads, one shows Tape Error with every tape I put in, so I replaced that with a spare I got from a member and on that one the buttons used for entering the address into satnav and the volume control, are very sticky and need cleaning.
On these units the bolts I need to remove are M2x6. Problem is some are countersunk into aluminium. They will not shift so I'm considering drilling them out. I went to the local shops looking for replacements but they are too small for them to stock.
Long story short I found the ones I need on a website called Modelfixings.co.uk.
Make a note of this website if you have trouble taking very tiny bolts out and need replacements.

Richard1973 · 22nd January 2018, 16:48

Have you done anything at the head unit end yet?

13th November 2016, 09:06	#1
WantageBlue1 Newbie rover 75 saloon vandenplas Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Wantage Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Cd speaker problem Occasionally, I only get the sound from the speakers out of the left hand speakers when playing CDs, but get full audio when playing the radio and cassette player. Any assistance would be most helpful. Regards WantageBlue 1

13th November 2016, 11:41	#2
SD1too Doesn't do things by halves Rover 75 2.5 Connoisseur Auto (1999) Dealer launch model. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Former Middlesex Posts: 20,389 Thanks: 1,587 Thanked 3,749 Times in 3,181 Posts	Hello John, You've been a member for four years and not had a problem until now? Wow! Have you got a CD changer or a single slot incorporated in the head unit? Simon __________________ "Whatever is rightly done, however humble, is noble." Sir Henry Royce.

22nd January 2018, 05:36	#5
WantageBlue1 Newbie rover 75 saloon vandenplas Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Wantage Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Cd audio problem.....still Hi Simon, A very belated thank you for your assistance in the above......either things he taken precedence, like grandchildren etc. Recently I bought another cd changer, hoping problem was with the existing one.....but surprise, surprise, the fault has reoccurred, i.e. Audio only from left speakers when playing cd's. Any other further tips to try to get me into fully audio mode would be greatly appreciated. Regards, John Callaway

22nd January 2018, 14:45	#6
madeupname Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Connie Mk2 1.8 (Mo) Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Sheffield Posts: 1,531 Thanks: 875 Thanked 335 Times in 289 Posts	Process of elimination John. From the info you have given I would say the wiring from the head unit to the speakers is ok. So the problem may lie with a broken/loose wire between the changer and the head unit or a problem with the connector inside the head unit. If you can get to both ends of the wiring from the changer to the head unit, use a multimeter to see if the wiring is ok. If the problem lies within the head unit you may need to open that up to get at it to re-solder etc. I have two hi-line heads, one shows Tape Error with every tape I put in, so I replaced that with a spare I got from a member and on that one the buttons used for entering the address into satnav and the volume control, are very sticky and need cleaning. On these units the bolts I need to remove are M2x6. Problem is some are countersunk into aluminium. They will not shift so I'm considering drilling them out. I went to the local shops looking for replacements but they are too small for them to stock. Long story short I found the ones I need on a website called Modelfixings.co.uk. Make a note of this website if you have trouble taking very tiny bolts out and need replacements. __________________ Mo was born Tuesday, 22nd June 2004 @ 08:32:41 This vehicle was the 99,307th 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 This vehicle was the 5,377th 75 1.8 Connoisseur to be made out of 6,033 This vehicle was the 783rd 75 in Firefrost Red (code: CEV) to be made out of 2,089 Firefrost Red 75s

13th November 2016, 11:43	#3
Richard1973 Loves to post Rover 75 Saloon CDTi Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Mansfield Posts: 287 Thanks: 18 Thanked 69 Times in 52 Posts	I had exactly this problem recently. I checked all the connections at the changer, unplugged and plugged back in with no difference. I found if I pressed down on the coin slot above the stereo the RHS would come back. Removed the stereo and surround (very easy when you know how) and checked all the connections. Didn't actually do anything other than unplug and reconnect them all, but it has worked. Try it. My radio was fine out of both sides too. Just make sure you have the stereo code first if it has not been de-coded.

22nd January 2018, 16:48	#7
Richard1973 Loves to post Rover 75 Saloon CDTi Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Mansfield Posts: 287 Thanks: 18 Thanked 69 Times in 52 Posts	Have you done anything at the head unit end yet?