CDC not working

[JamesV6CDX]

The 4 disk changer in my dash - doesn't seem to recognise any CDs - I can only play music in the satnav slot

Any ideas or suggestions, or is it just Fubar ?

[tmx]

faulty laser? try some head cleaner if that dont work pm davednd he fixes radios cdc's etc

[TheBoy]

The 4 disk changer in my dash - doesn't seem to recognise any CDs - I can only play music in the satnav slot

Any ideas or suggestions, or is it just Fubar ?

replace the cdc unit (same as cdc3), but keep your vertical board.

[TheBoy]

faulty laser? try some head cleaner if that dont work pm davednd he fixes radios cdc's etc

Could try Dave DND, but seem to recall that he struggles to get parts for these - Philips taken into Siemens who taken into VDO, and it seems all parts/support dropped with each takeover/merge

[tunnie]

the head units fitted to facelift elites really are a pile of poo

[TheBoy]

the head units fitted to facelift elites really are a pile of poo

Thats a bit of a statement.  They ain't the best, but I think that is a bit harsh.

And, tbh, if you don't want a chavvy look, finding a suitable aftermarket isn't easy...

[Dave DND]

faulty laser? try some head cleaner if that dont work pm davednd he fixes radios cdc's etc

Could try Dave DND, but seem to recall that he struggles to get parts for these - Philips taken into Siemens who taken into VDO, and it seems all parts/support dropped with each takeover/merge

Yeah, spares are getting almost non-existant now. If you can find a good single DIN CDC3 version from other Vauxhalls though, its an easy conversion to replace the mech / box with only the vertical pcb and fascia needing changing.

(Presumably you are using original discs and not recordable ones?)

[Dave DND]

the head units fitted to facelift elites really are a pile of poo

Thats a bit of a statement.  They ain't the best, but I think that is a bit harsh.

And, tbh, if you don't want a chavvy look, finding a suitable aftermarket isn't easy...

Not often I will stick up for an OEM head unit, but the CDC3 changer was actually a decent and well engineered bit of kit with only two minor faults - the plastic flap/switch on the front panel that breaks and the rapidly deminishing laser lifespan as soon as CDr`s are used.

The head unit that it connects with? Yes, OK, Pile of poo !!!