Auxiliary Input for Stock Monsoon Head Unit Problems...
Auxiliary Input for Stock Monsoon Head Unit Problems... I bought an Axxess Auxiliary input adapter that plugs into the cd changer port on the back of the stock head unit. I have a cd changer but I don't use it so I disconnected it and now whenever I press cd play the lcd on the head unit displays "E33" I did my research and found the entry for this error in the monsoon faq but that was no help. I tried taking out the fuses for about an hour. I tried disconnecting the head unit for about and hour, I tried disconnecting it and reconnecting it and trying it continuously about 5 times, I even tried hitting it, no luck... I even tried my brother's monsoon head unit from his old Firebird, it's an identical radio that hasn't been in a car for over a year, same problem. when I press cd play the light on the adapter comes on so it's definitely connected to it... I don't get it, can anyone shed some light on the situation for me?
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Which adapter did you get? I couldn't find one that was compatible with our cars on their web site. I found the XIA-D01 for 2002+ GM vehicles but nothing that will work with older models.
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You might try updating the firmware of the device. You can download from www.axxesssinterface.com. However, there is no mention of that model number there. In fact the only place I could find that model mentioned is an eBay listing.
Otherwise, I would call Metra tech support and see if they can help (800-253-8324).
Otherwise, I would call Metra tech support and see if they can help (800-253-8324).
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I have the exact same issue here. I have a 97 Firebird with a Monsoon system, and the radio is actually out of my 96 Sunfire. Before deciding to buy the Axxess AIP-GM02-ID, my factory CD Changer was acting up, giving me E30 (focus error).
I talked to Axxess tech support a few times. The first tech told me to cut the power pins on the interface from the 9 pin connectr- the power supply to the AIP-GM02-ID is the one that has 2 wires going into one connector, and connect them to the power going into the radio harness (largest orange wire). This didn't help, I still get E33.
The only other factor I can see is that I had this connected to a CD Changer before and the changer is a little flaky on me, always displaying E30 (focus error).
Just before the E33 comes up, the radio is trying to play Disc 11 Track 1.
Since I bought the Axxess interface at Circuit City in their clearance sale, Axxess says I am out of luck- there is no warranty on the unit with them.
Any hints would be appreciated.
I talked to Axxess tech support a few times. The first tech told me to cut the power pins on the interface from the 9 pin connectr- the power supply to the AIP-GM02-ID is the one that has 2 wires going into one connector, and connect them to the power going into the radio harness (largest orange wire). This didn't help, I still get E33.
The only other factor I can see is that I had this connected to a CD Changer before and the changer is a little flaky on me, always displaying E30 (focus error).
Just before the E33 comes up, the radio is trying to play Disc 11 Track 1.
Since I bought the Axxess interface at Circuit City in their clearance sale, Axxess says I am out of luck- there is no warranty on the unit with them.
Any hints would be appreciated.
