"CD Error" message. Time to trash the old stereo?

[beinet1]

Hi,

I got the "CD Error" message yesterday in my V6 and I can`t get the CD changer work anymore. Basically I like to replace the OEM stereo with a better modern one, but have kept the Genuine one in this car as it has all options from the factory and is 100% genuine. So, new stereo or start looking for a good used CD changer?? Or can it be fixed in a way??

[Sector-9]

Try one of those laser lens cleaning CDs. Unlikely to fix it but worth a shot. It could either be a focussing error (stuck/dirty lens or no beam) or a tracking error (pickup sled sticking on rails) so if you can remove the changer and dismantle it then you can check those. Having said that, I can't image they'd be expensive to buy off ebay or from a scrapyard if you wanted to keep original, or replace like I have with an aftermarket one (the Sony 10 disc changer fits nicely in the glovebox though it does almost completely fill it!)

[SD1too]

Originally Posted by beinet1

Or can it be fixed in a way??

Hello Einar,

The only problem I have ever read about with the CD changer is mechanical. It fails to load a disc which then cannot be read. Mine is currently in this condition awaiting attention. I'd suggest removing the cover, connecting it up and observing. Apply lubricant as necessary.

Simon

[beinet1]

Originally Posted by SD1too

Hello Einar,

The only problem I have ever read about with the CD changer is mechanical. It fails to load a disc which then cannot be read. Mine is currently in this condition awaiting attention. I'd suggest removing the cover, connecting it up and observing. Apply lubricant as necessary.

Simon

It seems that it loads the CD`s, doing the usual check when the cartridge is installed. The error message comes when it atempt to play the CD`s.

Basically, its a piece of old **** but I want to keep it for the sake of orginality if useable

In my tourer its a handfull of USB sticks with MP3 files that is doing the trick. No need for orginality in that car

I will check it up sooner or later. If it fails, I will start looking for a decent double DIN head unit with all the toys installed

[nwj]

hiya, if it is a kenwood, take it out and take it apart, clean it with canned air, lubricate bits with a very light oil/grease and put it back together. Clean the cd reader bit with a cotton bud and something like isoprofyl alcohol or camera lens cleaner, but do not use this on anything that is made of rubber. Use plain water for that on a cotton bud. Takes about 1/2 hour and hey presto. Thanks Nick

[coolcat]

Might be worth adding that it is worth taking static precautions if you are planning on taking it apart.
Optical lasers and static charge are not good bed fellows

[beinet1]

Originally Posted by nwj

hiya, if it is a kenwood, take it out and take it apart, clean it with canned air, lubricate bits with a very light oil/grease and put it back together. Clean the cd reader bit with a cotton bud and something like isoprofyl alcohol or camera lens cleaner, but do not use this on anything that is made of rubber. Use plain water for that on a cotton bud. Takes about 1/2 hour and hey presto. Thanks Nick

OK. I will give it a try

How is that thing fixed inside the glove compartment?

[barney bear]

Originally Posted by beinet1

OK. I will give it a try

How is that thing fixed inside the glove compartment?

Mine was fixed in with four 10mm nuts under the glove box. Head in footwell and you should see them, then it's just a case of unpluggung when you get the room in the glovebox.

[coolcat]

Originally Posted by beinet1

OK. I will give it a try

How is that thing fixed inside the glove compartment?

Undo the fuse inspection cover, two half turns of the plastic retainers.
Under there will be four bolts that you undo and a plug and sockets for the changer

[alanjay]

Originally Posted by beinet1

Hi,

I got the "CD Error" message yesterday in my V6 and I can`t get the CD changer work anymore. Basically I like to replace the OEM stereo with a better modern one, but have kept the Genuine one in this car as it has all options from the factory and is 100% genuine. So, new stereo or start looking for a good used CD changer?? Or can it be fixed in a way??

Mine suffered the same problem, turned out to be a condensation on disc problem, caused by closing cover over disc cartridge.

Never had a problem since leaving the cover open.