Clarion CD Interchanger not working

[GTXJez]

Hi all
My CD Interchanger in my 02 GTX HPi isn't working when I press the CD Button on the Dash unit or the SRC button on the stalk.
I can eject the CD Cartridge so assume there is power.
Also checked all fuses, all AOK.
Have tried CD's in all of the 6 slots?
(Clarion with JBL Amp)

Any ideas..................

[highlander]

This is going to sound really, really condescending, but...

...are you sure the CDs are in the cartridge the right way round?

It's something a lot of us have done. Try flipping the discs round and pop it back in.

If it still doesn't work, you might find that if you pull the head unit out of the slot, that one of the three coloured connectors in the top-most slot on the back has come loose. I can't remember which of the three controls the CD multichanger, but that could well be what's wrong.

[GTXJez]

Hi Highlander
Yeah I did try the CD's no both ways and all 6 slots, no worries it wasn't condescending at ll, done similar myself with other issues!

When you say the head Unit - do you mean in the Dash or the actual CD Interchanger connections?

[highlander]

Glad to see I didn't offend you!

The unit in the dash is the head unit; you need a pair of BBQ skewers or knitting needles - push them into the two little release holes on the faceplate of the head unit until you hear a "click", then put your fingers inside the tape slot and pull the whole lot out.

If it's not one of the connections on the back being loose, then it could be a cable going into the CD changer unit itself, I guess, or the actual changer cartridge.

[GTXJez]

Thanks Highlander
Will give it a try tomorrow

Can't be anything serious, I have been through the last 8 years service records and there is no sign of any ICE issues.

By the way LOVE the Coupe! looked high and low for one, but were abused....
One HDi but mega miles and no history.

Great to be on board with the site, the 'Omega Owners Forum' was good, but this is a much better and more logical site to navigate around!

[highlander]

The Coupe is a great car, the Pininfarina styling is timeless - nobody can believe the design dates back to 1996.

Mine's being a rotten bugger to me at the moment though; just got back from a quick run across town and back, and there's a horrible screeching/scraping noise from one of the rear wheels Garage on Monday

[GTXJez]

Hi Highlander

I tried several things:
a. Checked connections at the head unit - all ok?
b. tried CD's both ways round and in all six slots?

Still no luck.....

Will try the connections to the CDC bot it looks awkward to get at?

Is there a system reset, most have somewhere, may work, otherwise stumped

[OdinEidolon]

what's the display saying when you commute to the cd changer?

[GTXJez]

It doesn't say anything e.g if it's on Radio it displays the Radio Data i.e. Station, RDs etc,.... I have tried pressing the SRC button on the Stalk and the CD Changer button on the Head Unit - nothing happens at all?

[RayneR]

It doesn't say anything e.g if it's on Radio it displays the Radio Data i.e. Station, RDs etc,.... I have tried pressing the SRC button on the Stalk and the CD Changer button on the Head Unit - nothing happens at all?

2 faulty things at the same time ? looks difficult to me ..

I bet there is some connections/plugs that are not well connected on the radio or on the interchanger in the boot of the car .. because i bet the radio isn't detecting it ..

Another solution is to use the peugeot planet 2000 .. if it is in the system it will a appear in there .. well in my 406 estate does appear..

[GTXJez]

I'd agree, it's almost like there is no CDC there?
But it does seem to have power as I can eject the Cartridge?

I have checked the connections at the Head Unit - seems OK?
Will check the CDC in the Boot this afternoon

Thanks for the advice - I'll check out Peugeot Planet 2000!

[bobthestock]

Hi, I have owned two 406'6 and the last one came with this problem. It seems that water or condensation gets into the socket of the main changer unit because of its position in the boot.It is no good trying to use a changer from a different model than a 406 - it wont be recognised. I have one fully working for a 205 if any one wants one.

To go back to the 406 changer - if it has power but is not recognised then it is likely that water has got in as I said before.
If this is the case you can have it repaired at Audio- Tech Systems in Birmingham on Chester Rd. Nr Castle Bromwich.
Or you can buy a nearly new one off me. I took it out of my last 406 before it went to the auction in the sky.
Hope this helps.

[GTXJez]

Hi all
I think I have found the problem!

My car is bone dry and clean near the CD Changer in the boot, and when I took it apart the inner workings of the Changer are spotless - but one of the Ribbon that goes from the Circuit Board near the connector to the main circuit board has a small nick out of it So am going to try and replace it see what happens.......

If anyone has an old knackered one with the 'ribbon intact' - or can get the Ribbon out without damaging it - get back to me
I'll let you know how I get on

[GTXJez]

[quote="bobthestock"]
Or you can buy a nearly new one off me. I took it out of my last 406 before it went to the auction in the sky.

Hi Bob, out of curiosity how much would you want for your 'nearly new one'?

Cheers
Jerry

[bobthestock]

Hi Jerry,
I bought it new from Robins & Day 3years ago for £249. It was in my 406 for a year before the car went to auction.
I think £50 plus postage would be fair.

Kind Regards
Bob