CD Remote Unit Problems
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Burning Brakes
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From: Hawaii
CD Remote Unit Problems
While listening to a Los Loney Boys CD this moring the Stero/CD system went dead. I fidled with it and the radio came on. When I hit the button for the remote CD (12 stack case in the rear compartment) all I got was an "ERR" message. Pulling the stack out and restarting the system did no good. (Did this several times. Even heard the system cycling through...) Later, punching the CD/AUX button I did not even get another "ERR" message. NADA! I went to the dealer and they were also "stumped" after fiddling with it for a while. They placed a call to the stereo manufacturer in California. We're waiting for their tech support to call back.
The radio works as does the in-dash CD player. Anyone have an idea what I can do to get the remote unit to function again? Mahalo!
DJ
The radio works as does the in-dash CD player. Anyone have an idea what I can do to get the remote unit to function again? Mahalo!
DJ
Melting Slicks
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From: Orlando FL
Mistakenly, I once loaded all 12 CD's upside down, got the ERR message, heard it cycle through and was confused as to why it wouldn't play. A couple of days later I took the 12 disc cartridge out and discovered I had loaded it wrong...duh!! Not suggesting this happened to you but it was easy to do and a frustrating problem to solve.
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Burning Brakes
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Mistakenly, I once loaded all 12 CD's upside down, got the ERR message, heard it cycle through and was confused as to why it wouldn't play. A couple of days later I took the 12 disc cartridge out and discovered I had loaded it wrong...duh!! Not suggesting this happened to you but it was easy to do and a frustrating problem to solve.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Hawaii
I got it working again after the "tech" told me it was dead and to get a replacement. Never say die, I disconnected and removed the unit (6 screws and the power cord) and discovered a CD was jammed in the head. Removed the CD, installed the unit, reloaded the CDs and it works like new. However, before I got it to work again there was a issue with the CD "carrier" not exiting the remote unit. As in, it was "stuck". Another call to the tech. He said to insert a thin metal piece (I used my "Slim Jim") between the back side of the carrier and the remote unit and depress a "tang". I did and the carrier rose up from its resting place. Just like an Easter miracle..............
Thanks anyway guys.
DJ
Thanks anyway guys.
DJ
Last edited by HawnHog; Mar 29, 2007 at 09:09 PM.
Instructor
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Ditto
Mistakenly, I once loaded all 12 CD's upside down, got the ERR message, heard it cycle through and was confused as to why it wouldn't play. A couple of days later I took the 12 disc cartridge out and discovered I had loaded it wrong...duh!! Not suggesting this happened to you but it was easy to do and a frustrating problem to solve.
Drifting
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From: Terrell North Carolina
I have a simular problem I can not fix. My CD magazine will not eject after playing CD,s. The changer works and plays fine, but will not eject magazine when you open the changer door. Ideas on this problem?
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Try removing the cartridge and letting it sit a couple of minutes (with the key on, radio playing).
Turn off (can and radio) - reinsert the cartridge (you should hear the unit cycle - if not there is a problem).
Key on - radio off - radio on, push CD (best have two people since if you are in the back [trunk] you will either hear the unit cycle, or not).
If it cycles - you should be good to go.
If not - hope the tech can assist.
Turn off (can and radio) - reinsert the cartridge (you should hear the unit cycle - if not there is a problem).
Key on - radio off - radio on, push CD (best have two people since if you are in the back [trunk] you will either hear the unit cycle, or not).
If it cycles - you should be good to go.
If not - hope the tech can assist.
