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Omega Help Area => Omega Electrical and Audio Help => Topic started by: VX1 on 24 January 2008, 19:01:33
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Hi all,
I have a cd changer in the elite but is doesn't work at the moment, I was told it just needs the fuse putting in, BUT where is it? Is it under the steering wheel in the fuse box or else where?
Thanks in advance
Paul :y
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Not sure about the fuse... but you have checked the power supply is plugged in haven't you?
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This may sound a little obvious, but isn't the fuse on the back of the changer, it is on mine.
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Which changer is it? Blaupunkt or Phillips?
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Without knowing details of the equipment being fitted, I can only offer the following.
Not all Blaupunkt and Philips changers are cross compatable, so make sure you have the correct one for your head unit.
The head unit must be disconnected from the power whilst the changer is being connected and power must only be restored when everything is plugged in. This is so the head unit will recognise the changer when first booted up, if plugged in afterwards, it may not recognise it.
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Not sure about the fuse... but you have checked the power supply is plugged in haven't you?
Haven't checked but will check. Was told it needed a fuse by the last owner.
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This may sound a little obvious, but isn't the fuse on the back of the changer, it is on mine.
Have looked nothing there.
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Which changer is it? Blaupunkt or Phillips?
Not sure. I think it's the standard one fitted to the 3.0ltr Elite P reg 1997, if that helps.
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Without knowing details of the equipment being fitted, I can only offer the following.
Not all Blaupunkt and Philips changers are cross compatable, so make sure you have the correct one for your head unit.
The head unit must be disconnected from the power whilst the changer is being connected and power must only be restored when everything is plugged in. This is so the head unit will recognise the changer when first booted up, if plugged in afterwards, it may not recognise it.
Its The vauxhall fit head unit and the cd changer, if thats any help.
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Its The vauxhall fit head unit and the cd changer, if thats any help.
Others on the forum may be able to add to my database, but for the Omega, I have 14 variations of head unit and 11 variations of CD changer.
All would be classed as Standard Fitment !
You need the correct changer for the head unit, not just a "Vauxhall" one!
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CD changer has fuse in cabin fuse box. Cant remember number (see M_DTM post in Tech Info), but its bloody obvious - labelled something like 'CD' rather than the icons the other fuses use :)
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Right have checked the fuse box under the steering wheel No 4 is for the CD changer, NO FUSE. The cable for the cd changer is all there from the changer and connected. The changer is phillips and the radio is phillips as well. The stero is the SC 804 CD and the changer is the DC012. Is the radio compatible with this cd changer?
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Should be compatable
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Should be compatable
Good. Now next question
Why won't it switch on and why isn't it ejecting the cd magazine? What do I need to do to get it working?
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Sounds like it may be knackered !
You appear to have tried everything else !!
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Is there a way to get the cartridge out without it being switched on?
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sorry to drag up an old thread, I have the same set up, it has been working fine (apart from the magazine used to pop up whenever it felt like it and sometimes it wouldnt read disks unless re-loaded) but now it wont play and it wont eject the magazine! the fuse is ok (the green light on the eject button lights up when i press it) I have taken the head unit out and all connections seem ok. Any ideas?
If it is nackered, i am willing to replace the head unit, and/or changer, i would like to keep a changer in the boot, i went to halfruads to see if i can simply get a new changer and some sort of adaptor for the wiring that is already there, but he said I will need to go to vaux dealer >:(
if i replace the head unit can i still keep the info on the dash display?
And if i change the head unit, can i use a new changer with the existing wiring that is there? I would like to keep a changer if possible, but dont want to start pulling trim apart if i need to renew the cable for it!
any help, ideas or suggestions much apprieciated.
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Evenin all, just to let you all know that I have sorted my changer out. It was the fuse inside the changer, replaced it and now works fine.
Thanks for all the advise.
Paul :y
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Right have checked the fuse box under the steering wheel No 4 is for the CD changer, NO FUSE. The cable for the cd changer is all there from the changer and connected. The changer is phillips and the radio is phillips as well. The stero is the SC 804 CD and the changer is the DC012. Is the radio compatible with this cd changer?
hi silly question but when you say no fuse, is it just missing or are the terminals not present? have a look inside and you will see 2 silver connectors on each side, if it has these then shove a fuse in and see what happens, if not but you have the wiring loom fitted, then the fuse is likely to be in the changer itself, on most its just a bolt you have to undo, take out the unit and look where the cable plugs in, should be about 10amp or something i think. failing that just get a multimeter and check for voltage present on one of the loom pins, it should be a live feed at all times.
let us know what happens..
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Evenin all, just to let you all know that I have sorted my changer out. It was the fuse inside the changer, replaced it and now works fine.
Thanks for all the advise.
Paul :y
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