Six7390gt

The CD player in my 2000 will more often than not start to skip and will sometimes read "ERR" usually causing the CD to be ejected.

So I start searching and now have more questions than I did before I started

It seems like the fix is usually replacing the CD player. Ouch.
But I got lucky and found a pretty decent link on removing it:

http://myweb.cableone.net/kd5fx/HSwitch/HSwitch.htm

That doesn't look too bad, so I keep looking around and start finding references to the theftlock feature.
So I guess my questions are:

How do I tell if the theftlock feature has been activated by the PO?

Can I somehow get the code from the CD player if it has?

If I buy a replacement, what should I be aware of regarding the theftlock?

Also if anyone has had any luck fixing these, please let me know.

Thanks!

BanditDude

Before you get too carried away, have you tried a lens-cleaning kit (CD)? You can buy them almost anywhere for just a few bucks. It can't hurt to try, and it's not bad to have anyway.


Edit: Here's the procedure concerning theft lock:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/techti...=164&TopicID=1

2blklt4

If you buy a brand new unit it has the Theftlock disabled.
I just purchased one and i asked same question.
I paid $550 for a new stock CD and that was the wholesale price....dealer wanted as much as $1300

Six7390gt

Thanks for the info. I have run my lens cleaner through it, but it's several years old, and didn't help much. I think I'll pick up a new one and try it. I'd love to keep the original unit, especially if a new one is $550-$1300.

I've also heard people suggest that blowing in the CD slot with a can of compressed air will help, maybe I'll try that as well.

Has anyone had any luck taking the unit out and disassembling/cleaning it?

BlackZ06

Witj the ignition OFF and TheftLock turned ON ... there will be a red LED blinking on the face of the radio. If TheftLock is OFF, the LED will not blink.