Stock in dash CD player with ERR message...
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Safety Car
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From: Niceville, FL
Stock in dash CD player with ERR message...
I tried cleaning it with a CD cleaner and sometimes it works, and most of the time the ERR message keeps coming up. Is there a quick fix or will I have to get a new one? Any help would be appreciated....Thanks.
Burning Brakes
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From: Spring Branch Texas
Are you trying to play burned CD's or "store-bought". The stock players typically don't like burned CD's. Some folks have had positive results with certain brands and slower-speed burns. If it's not under warantee, they are really expensive to replace. A re-build on your current one is about $175 (flat fee to fix everything - with 1 year warantee). 
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From: Niceville, FL
Originally Posted by NDMIKE88
Sounds like it's time to see Mr. Good Wrench! Still under warranty????
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Safety Car
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From: Niceville, FL
Originally Posted by RCK1999
Are you trying to play burned CD's or "store-bought". The stock players typically don't like burned CD's. Some folks have had positive results with certain brands and slower-speed burns. If it's not under warantee, they are really expensive to replace. A re-build on your current one is about $175 (flat fee to fix everything - with 1 year warantee).
I play mostly store bought cds and it keeps doing this. I thought it fixed it when I used a CD cleaner, but it keeps going back to ERR. The main problem is if I wasn't planning on selling it, I would buy a new system and install it, but if I sell it, be nice to put a unit in there that someone took out of their car....
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This sight might help out Delco Codes
Many audio systems are equipped with an integral compact disc player. Partially insert a disc into the slot with the label side up. the player will pull it in . If your radio is on and the disc will not begin playing, if a "ERR" appears on the display and the Disk comes back out, it could be a bad CD tray motor, Mechanism, Opt Sensor.
Many audio systems are equipped with an integral compact disc player. Partially insert a disc into the slot with the label side up. the player will pull it in . If your radio is on and the disc will not begin playing, if a "ERR" appears on the display and the Disk comes back out, it could be a bad CD tray motor, Mechanism, Opt Sensor.
Last edited by Sponge Vette; Mar 5, 2005 at 10:06 AM.
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Safety Car
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From: Niceville, FL
Originally Posted by Sponge Vette
This sight might help out Delco Codes
Many audio systems are equipped with an integral compact disc player. Partially insert a disc into the slot with the label side up. the player will pull it in . If your radio is on and the disc will not begin playing, if a "ERR" appears on the display and the Disk comes back out, it could be a bad CD tray motor, Mechanism, Opt Sensor.
Many audio systems are equipped with an integral compact disc player. Partially insert a disc into the slot with the label side up. the player will pull it in . If your radio is on and the disc will not begin playing, if a "ERR" appears on the display and the Disk comes back out, it could be a bad CD tray motor, Mechanism, Opt Sensor.
Burning Brakes
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From: Spring Branch Texas
Originally Posted by mdbennes
Thanks Sponge....that doesn't sound good....might be cheaper to find a used one that is in working condition....
Lots of them on E-bay (search "corvette CD changer"). Just be careful! They are sold "as-is". You could be buying someone else's problem. Mine completely locked up (wouldn't play, eject - nothing). Had it re-built for $175 with warantee. It will be tough to find a used one for $175. Best of luck either way - I know its frustrating to have something in the car that doesn't work!
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If your stock system has given up the ghost why not look into aftermarket? There are some really great head units out there that will play all formats and sound great.
I realize MP3 isn't the highest quality, but for me it's no worse than radio and I can fit 50 songs on a single disc. Nice.
Just a suggestion.
I realize MP3 isn't the highest quality, but for me it's no worse than radio and I can fit 50 songs on a single disc. Nice.
Just a suggestion.
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Safety Car
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From: Niceville, FL
Originally Posted by yellow01
If your stock system has given up the ghost why not look into aftermarket? There are some really great head units out there that will play all formats and sound great.
I realize MP3 isn't the highest quality, but for me it's no worse than radio and I can fit 50 songs on a single disc. Nice.
Just a suggestion.
I realize MP3 isn't the highest quality, but for me it's no worse than radio and I can fit 50 songs on a single disc. Nice.
Just a suggestion.
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From: S.W. Ohio. . . . . . NRA Life Member
If your stock system has given up the ghost why not look into aftermarket? There are some really great head units out there that will play all formats and sound great.
I realize MP3 isn't the highest quality, ...
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From: Niceville, FL
Originally Posted by Mike Mercury
I dunno about that; 168 and higher MP3 bit rates are damn good quality
I might sell this car and really don't want to spend a lot of money for a nice unit that I might not get to use at all....
Should I take it to a local stereo shop, or the dealer?
Pro
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From: Plano TX
I have a stock one out of a 99 Camaro w/ monsoon system. It might work or it might not. If anyone knows if it will I am sure they will chime in. If it does I'll just give it to you. (you pay shipping) :Cheers:
