02' Cd in-dash changer not working

i just installed an xm direct fm modulator to go along with my xm receiver. while i was using my circuit tester to check for the back of the stereo for the accessory wire i tapped into the wrong wire for my splice. i disconnected that connection and resotored everything but now when i turn on the car the readout on the front of the radio says "CD ERROR" it goes away and the fm/am radio work, but whenever i try to use the cd player or push any buttons dealing with the cd player the readout says "CD ERROR" i am wondering if i somehow cut the power to it, i checked fuses and they are fine. Anyone have any idea what i should do?

Apple301...did you figure it out? I am having the same problem cd error and it wont let me insert a cd or play one.

Apple301...did you figure it out? I am having the same problem cd error and it wont let me insert a cd or play one.

There is a self diagnostic mode for the factory deck. If you'd like me to send you the steps to enter the diagnostic mode, send me a private message with an e-mail address for you that can accept PDF attachments.

-Rod

There is a self diagnostic mode for the factory deck. If you'd like me to send you the steps to enter the diagnostic mode, send me a private message with an e-mail address for you that can accept PDF attachments.

-Rod


Could you please give me this self diagnostic mode step by step instructions? I am having the same problem. My email address is [e-mail address removed by moderator]. Thanks

Rod,

Still have that diagnostic procedure. I'm having the similar issue. Although i think a cd is stuck in the track between the changer and the player. I put a cd in for slot 1 and it never seemed to make it to the player. instead i get "CD ERROR".

Rod,

Still have that diagnostic procedure. I'm having the similar issue. Although i think a cd is stuck in the track between the changer and the player. I put a cd in for slot 1 and it never seemed to make it to the player. instead i get "CD ERROR".


you there Rod?

Yeah, sorry. I typically skim the forums looking for the bold "unread" messages. Sometimes new posts don't show up as bold and I miss them.

The file should be in your inbox.

-Rod

I ran the diagnostic procedure. After the speaker tests the unit displays "NO CDDJ". I think there is a fuse blown somewhere because there seems to be no power to the changer. I don't hear that light hum of the changer. I pulled the neg battery cable to see if it would reset. No luck on reset but now the head unit shows a full 6 disk load when I know there are only 2 Cd's loaded. Also, when I power off (volume button power) and then hit the CD button it displays "INITIALIZING" then it goes to "CD ERROR". The owners manual shows a changer with a removable cartridge. My changer loads from the head unit. So I'm thinking (uh oh) there an individual fuse for the changer that may be blown. I looked in the cabin fuse box and found no blown fuses. Anybody know of any such fuse?

I don't think you'll find a separate fuse for the changer. I think you'll find either a dirty lens, gummed up shafts, weak spindle motor, or a dirty switch somewhere within the changer portion of the in-dash head unit.

-Rod

can i take it apart on my worktable in the garage to service it? if yes, do you have any pdf files for me showing how to remove and reinstall everything in from the dash. I have the Alpine system with the changer somewhere behind the glove box.

can i take it apart on my worktable in the garage to service it? if yes, do you have any pdf files for me showing how to remove and reinstall everything in from the dash. I have the Alpine system with the changer somewhere behind the glove box.

Above you mention that the CD's load from the head unit. If that's the case, the changer is part of the head unit, there won't be a separate changer behind the glove box. You take the head unit out and can work on it on your bench. Just don't make an effort to generate ESD. I probably have a PDF on how to remove the head unit in the 2002 model....

-Rod

Thanks Rod. One more question. before I take it apart i wanted to try a reset first. So I pulled the neg battery cable off and let it sit for about 15minutes. After I put the cable back on the radio presets was still there so that didn't reset it. How do I disconnect power and reset this radio?

I don't know of a specific reset procedure. You might check the diagnostic procedure to see if there is a section in there on performing a master reset. I do recall for the climate control system there is a reset procedure outlined as part of the diagnostic procedure.

-Rod

Thanks Rod. One more question. before I take it apart i wanted to try a reset first. So I pulled the neg battery cable off and let it sit for about 15minutes. After I put the cable back on the radio presets was still there so that didn't reset it. How do I disconnect power and reset this radio?

The radio may very well (sorry, I can't remember for sure) use non-volatile memory for the presents. I assume that the clock lost the correct time setting when you disconnected power. You did as much of a reset as you are going to be able to do.

@Rod. No such procedure in the LS_audio_diagnostics.pdf that you sent me. If there is another document on the subject please share. @joegr. the clock did not loose the time setting when i had the battery disconnected.

Guy at a car stereo install shop said to disconnecting both battery cables and touching them together will reset everything. I don't want to reset everything (the whole car) just the radio. Besides that procedure doesn't sound like a good thing to do on this car. The electronics are too delicate.

Resetting the diagnostic codes is probably the closest you'll get. It's the second bullet under step 4.



Preset button 2 = View/Clear continuous diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs). NO DTCs is displayed if no DTCs are retrieved. If DTCs FOUND is displayed, press TUNE > button to view the DTCs retrieved. Refer to the audio unit Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Index. To clear all DTCs press the EJECT button. DTCs CLEAR will be displayed.

If this is like the codes in the PCM, resetting them will clear the drive cycle and any "learned" parameters.

-Rod

I ran the diagnostic procedure and learned nothing that I didn't already know. The cd changer is not operating correctly. According to my owners manual, disconnecting the battery is supposed to wipe out the radio settings, drive computer settings, etc. That doesnt happen. I still think there has got to be a way to cut all power to the unit and force it to start from zero. I might have some success.

GREAT! now the right side sub is rattling. geez!

Took the changer out. It took about 10 minutes to get it out of the dash. The hardest part was unplugging everything. They give you so much room to work. Disassembled it and found CD# 2 not seated on the tray correctly. I have no idea why that happened but I hope it doesn't happen again. Its working fine now.

That's great news, glad it was something simple and that's all it took to fix it! Congrats, and thank you for following up on what you found. That's the kind of stuff that makes this forum so effective.

-Rod

I had the same problem with "cd error" and no functionality at all with my alpine 6-cd changer. I had 6 discs loaded and none would play or eject. I tried removing and resetting the 20A fuse from position No. 18 in the inside fuse panel. It seems to force a reboot of the cd changer firmware and all is now well. I hope it stays that way. Maybe I just got lucky.

I Am Also Having Problems But My Deck Seems To Have No Power But When I Shut My Car Off I Can Hear Music Through The Speakers Its Very Faint . Strangest thing

I Am Also Having Problems But My Deck Seems To Have No Power But When I Shut My Car Off I Can Hear Music Through The Speakers Its Very Faint . Strangest thing could u also send me the diagnostic for the deck please [e-mail address removed by moderator]

I've sent the PDF to the address you provided. Let me know if you have any issues with it.

-Rod

I got sick of this Alpine cd player always hanging up on me. So I wired in an ipod integration kit. It's actually wired in using the antenna cable. (i.e. you plug the cars antenna cable into the integration unit and the integration unit into the radio, then tap into the radios (hot wire) power. Lock a FM station to 88.3 and you're all set. Petty simple to do if you're used to the small spaces that Lincoln allows you to work in. No wires hanging around, more music than 6 cd's and the sound quality is equal to the head unit. When buying a kit keep in mind that you get what you pay for.