CD Player error E01

[LonVarscsak]

I'm having a problem with my CD Player in my '91. I'm getting a CDE-01 error and the CD changer cassette won't eject. It doesn't seem like power is getting to the changer, but the DIN is connected.

I've tried disconnecting and reconnecting, but no luck.

Any ideas?

Thanks,

Lon

 

[nsx4fun]

You've come to the right place. I believe you've got a wedged disc. How are you on 3D jigsaw puzzles? I had the same thing happen. If you are comfortable with dissassembly and re-assembly without a manual, all you have to do is remove the CD changer from it's swing bracket. First you find the screw on the left handside (where the lever is), that let's the CD changer only tilt out 30 degrees or so (it works like a stop). With this screw removed, you can now tilt the unit horizontal and gain access to the screws holding the CD changer into the bracket. After extracting it from the bracket, remove the outside cover. You will find the CD changer inside suspended on springs to a frame. Being very careful, try working some of the mechanical parts until you can extract the wedged disk. You don't want to force things too hard as you don't want to permanently bend any metal pieces or break any plastic ones. Once you get the CD out, you can carefully connect the electrical back together (without re-assembling the unit). Now you should be able to eject the cartridge. If all goes well, you can put it all back together again and have it work flawlessly. Mine did.

Fritz

 

[ScienceofSpeed]

Another way is to take a long flat head screwdriver and needle nose pliers (tape up the pliers if you care about your disc).

Open the CD changer's door, then, insert the screwdriver into the change and press down the white lever. The roller will then briefly push out the disc that is jammed. Grab it quickly with the pliers. You'll want to try a couple times, as it hides the disc quickly.

Note you need to do this with the car on (from memory).

I've "rescued" a couple discs for people in this way.

Regards,
-- Chris

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[nsx4fun]

Your description sounds like the magazine has been removed. Can you confirm? His problem description and my problem was the magazine would not eject. So opening the door does not give one access to grabbing the CD, at least not on my changer. Please provide a little more detail in your description as I am curious if there is an easier way than what I had to go through.

Fritz

 

[LonVarscsak]

Correct, the magazine will not eject. I haven't looked at it yet, but taking it apart sounds like fun!

Lon

 

[LonVarscsak]

I had Mark Basch look at it, it's dead. He recommended that I get it refurbished (he sends it to Acura) for approx. $200.

Do you guys think it's worth it, or should I replace the changer with a new (or newer) unit.

CD technology has changed over the last eleven years...so it pains me to spend the money on the stock changer.

What are your thoughts?

Thanks,

Lon

 

[DocL]

The cheapest repair is to buy the Alpine CD changer which is a plug and play with our Bose system. You can find them for around $150-200 at most audio/video stores.

Good luck.

 

[nsxtasy]

Originally posted by Dr.Lane:
The cheapest repair is to buy the Alpine CD changer which is a plug and play with our Bose system

...if you get the proper adapter cable. See the FAQ for details.

 

[LonVarscsak]

I'm not just looking for the cheapest solution, I'm looking for a good solution. Mark B. beleives that the stock changer is high qualitity, which I can't disagree with (because he's da man!).

However, I have to believe I can put an aftermarket changer with better features (quicker disc changes, higher sampling, etc)

But...I do like it being a stock changer.

Thanks for the input,

Lon

 

[nsx4fun]

If you go with an aftermarket unit, I would suggest finding one that advertises lots of buffering to avoid skips in music on rough terrain. I like my stock unit, I think the hanging suspension is well done, but I still hit bumps hard enough to cause the CD to skip (OK, it's not like an LP skip, but it is a momentary loss of tracking and bit error that can't be corrected. i know there are players out there that store a significant chunk of data in buffers, so when that happens, you don't hear the interuption. But at $200 to repair it, that might not be a bad idea.

 

[twotacky1]

Am having the same problem described in the original post. Is there a fuse that controls the CD unit? I have taken the unit apart but the unit is not getting power so the cartridge will not eject.

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