1999 Pontiac Montana CD Player error code 20

[sc00ooby]

My Montana stereo player rejects the cd and give me an error code 20

I took it to dealer and they said they would have to send it out. Is their any way to find out what the code is

[GregA]

Originally Posted by sc00ooby

My Montana stereo player rejects the cd and give me an error code 20

I took it to dealer and they said they would have to send it out. Is their any way to find out what the code is

Text From GM TSB #01-08-44-005A - (Oct 8, 2004)

CD Errors
· E20 or CHECK CD : Cause(s): The CD player cannot focus on the disc or there is an internal focus problem. Correction(s): Try cleaning the disc or using a new disc. Make sure the disc is loaded correctly. The road could be too rough or there is too much humidity. If the problem is not corrected, service the unit at an ACDelco® Service Center.

Most of the error codes have that last part about sending it to the service center (I wouldn't expect an auto mechanic to fix my stereo - )

Take care,

[Firebird95er]

I registered just to let it be known that if your player is an AC Delco giving you the e20 error and only on your burnt discs the lens is probably not shot. It's just very dirty and can only read professional grade CDs. The remedy is to open the CD player and clean the disc with 70% Isopropyl Alcohol.

You will need a small adjustable wrench or ratchet set as well as a T-7 torx bit. You only need to remove the bottom of the player and the front piece in order to get to the CD player inside. Unscrewing other screws will just lead to having to more to reassemble. Once you get to the heart of the CD player you will need to release it by unscrewing the torx screws and then turning the player over and you will see the lens. Put some alcohol on a q tip and gently rub the lens a few times. then reverse all disassembly and put the player back together.

When you reinstall the CD player it should play all of your CDs

ALSO be sure to disconnect the negative in the battery before removing any electric devices to prevent short circuiting. And only reconnect it after you have reinstalled the CD player.

I just accomplished this today and I was sooo stoked. I stayed in the car for 50 minutes listening to a CD I made which previously would get spat out every time I tried to play it.

Good Luck to anyone who has had this problem and comes across this message looking for a solution.