CD Changer not working, Error Message
CD Changer not working, Error Message Hello everyone.
Any F-body stereo wizards in here? I am getting an error message when trying to play CD's using my trunk mounted(factory) 12 Disc CD Changer. For a while it was not tied down and I believed it to be damaged, bought a used one from NorCalLS1 and I am still getting the same error message? Any ideas? Could I have pulled loose the wires connecting the Changer to the head unit(which works fine) when the Changer was not bolted down?
Any F-body stereo wizards in here? I am getting an error message when trying to play CD's using my trunk mounted(factory) 12 Disc CD Changer. For a while it was not tied down and I believed it to be damaged, bought a used one from NorCalLS1 and I am still getting the same error message? Any ideas? Could I have pulled loose the wires connecting the Changer to the head unit(which works fine) when the Changer was not bolted down?
Last edited by Hoss Ghoul; May 27, 2005 at 02:02 PM.
How do you check the error message on the head unit?
My thinking was maybe I'd pulled a connection loose, just wondering if anyone had experienced this problem before?
EDIT: Also, the head unit seems to be reading that there is a disc in the changer, it goes to the slot that the disc is in(ex: Disc 12) but does not play anything....dirty connection?
My thinking was maybe I'd pulled a connection loose, just wondering if anyone had experienced this problem before?
EDIT: Also, the head unit seems to be reading that there is a disc in the changer, it goes to the slot that the disc is in(ex: Disc 12) but does not play anything....dirty connection?
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Do a search for the error code that's popping up - I'm not sure where the thread is in here, but I'm certain that if you use the search function with the error code, you'll find something useful. Loose or pulled-out wires sound like it could definately be a possibility.
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There is no error code right..it just says "ERR"? Check your connections, if not it, check you cd and make sure it is facing the right way in the plastic trays (label side down or vise versa). If thats not it, are they burned CDs? Because I don't think the stock CD changer plays certain file formats like MP3s, etc. Good luck
Yeah, it just say's ERR, and it knows a disc is in the tray(be it 4,8,9,etc) but it does not play. I have two changers and both get the same result. Using regular CD's not burned, though when working it played burned CD's. I'll give it another try after work tonight....keep the suggestions/help coming.
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I found a list of error codes:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...ger+error+code
The Error codes are in E## format. Since yours just says ERR, this may not be helpful, but I posted it here in case anyone would like to see it.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...ger+error+code
The Error codes are in E## format. Since yours just says ERR, this may not be helpful, but I posted it here in case anyone would like to see it.
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VIP - that's the list I was thinking of.. I thought I remembered seeing numbered error codes, but you're right - he doesn't have a numbered error, so it's of no use.. to him at least. I'm kinda curious to see what the resolution is gonna be here, cuz these changers don't use the typical analog signal like most others do.
Problem solved. It seems that a fair amount of gunk(technical term) had found it's way into the wiring harness, foam debris and some kind of sticky residue, probably from being buried in the panel/under the carpet for so long. Once I got it cleaned out using a needle and wire brush everything worked fine. Probably the leads weren't getting proper contact with the CD Changer.
I now have two functioning CD changers, lol.
I now have two functioning CD changers, lol.
