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Old Feb 14, 2014 | 10:32 PM
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Default 03 C5Z CD Player Not Working

I have a 2003 Z06 with a CD player that displays error for each and every CD that is inserted. Is replacing with a stock unit the best route?

Any advice is welcome. Thank!
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Old Feb 14, 2014 | 10:58 PM
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I would replace with an double din from dennis over at double d mods..the stock unit it well stock..its pretty worn out in the fact its very limited on what it can do
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Old Feb 14, 2014 | 11:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Vette C5
I have a 2003 Z06 with a CD player that displays error for each and every CD that is inserted. Is replacing with a stock unit the best route?

Any advice is welcome. Thank!
Easy fix..... clean the laser.

I have a full procedure on my web site.

www.ToqueZ06.com

I have already cleaned mine twice in 10 years and it fixed it both times.
The laser just builds up junk.
Kinda like the film that builds up on the inside windows.
You eventually have to clean it.

Toque
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Old Feb 16, 2014 | 12:22 PM
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Thanks Toque!
I will give it a try when the weather here in northeast WI gets a little warmer.

Originally Posted by Toque
Easy fix..... clean the laser.

I have a full procedure on my web site.

www.ToqueZ06.com

I have already cleaned mine twice in 10 years and it fixed it both times.
The laser just builds up junk.
Kinda like the film that builds up on the inside windows.
You eventually have to clean it.

Toque
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Old Feb 16, 2014 | 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by momo20
I would replace with an double din from dennis over at double d mods..the stock unit it well stock..its pretty worn out in the fact its very limited on what it can do
I'm thrilled with the Clarion setup I got from Dennis.
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Old Feb 17, 2014 | 11:47 AM
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If you pull your radio for any reason, suggest you consider an iPod adapter. DD sells them also.
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