CD Changer Interface Adapter - General Errors And Fault Checks
>> Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Is your CD changer not playing discs? Does it skip while playing? This should help solve the problem.
If you are using a CD changer and CD changer interface adapter package, please ensure that you have followed the adapter installation instructions (included with your delivery) to the letter. Also check the discs you are playing to ensure they are not the problem. Now, read through and do the following checks.
1) Ensure that your keys are completely removed from your ignition when installing the adapter. This is a common mistake and the result is that your CD changer will not initialize (link-up) with your radio. Basically, this means that the 2 units are not talking to each other.
2) Check the connections where the adapter connects to the radio or pre-installed CD lead (where fitted as standard) and the CD Changer. Also check that the pins in the connectors have not been bent or pushed out when the connectors were pushed together. This is a common fault
With the connector actually connected to the interface adapter box, inspect these pins from the rear of the connector very closely, as they could become dislodged when you push the radio into position, especially if it is a tight fit. Once inspected, actually place the radio on your passenger seat or hold it without pushing it back into the radio aperture and then test for correct operation. If it works, push it back into position and test again, if the fault returns the connectors and their connections are the problem.
3) Try disconnecting the CD adapter from the CD changer and then disconnect the CD adapter from the radio or pre-installed CD lead. Leave disconnected for 15 minutes. Then, with your keys removed from the ignition try connecting the adapter to the CD changer before connecting the adapter to the radio or pre-installed lead (dependent upon your car's set-up). Now, check to see if the problem has been resolved.
Ensure once more that you have followed the CD adapter instructions in the exact order in which they are displayed when installing.
4) Check if your adapter has any extra fly-leads or wires attached (such as an earth, 12V ignition or 12V permanent live) that need to be connected to the cars wiring system or chassis. If it has, make sure they are connected correctly and securely.
5) Ensure that the earth connection is made to the body (chassis) of the car securely and that the surface of contact is a good, clean solid earth. If there is any paint on the earth pick-up point, clean the area with abrasive paper (sand paper, etc.). This will ensure that it is in contact with the adapter earth ring terminal.
6) If you are using an Alpine CHM-A634 CD Changer in conjunction with a KCA-130B (Ai-NET to M-Bus convertor) ensure the small switch found next to the "Eject" button has been set to position No. 2. The CD changer leads must be disconnected when moving this switch. Please consult your manual for more details.
7) If you are using a Kenwood CD Changer ensure that the small switch, found next to the "Eject" button on some models, has been set to the correct position for the Kenwood radio model you have connected it to. Consult your handbook for more details.
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If you are using a CD changer and CD changer interface adapter package, please ensure that you have followed the adapter installation instructions (included with your delivery) to the letter. Also check the discs you are playing to ensure they are not the problem. Now, read through and do the following checks.
1) Ensure that your keys are completely removed from your ignition when installing the adapter. This is a common mistake and the result is that your CD changer will not initialize (link-up) with your radio. Basically, this means that the 2 units are not talking to each other.
2) Check the connections where the adapter connects to the radio or pre-installed CD lead (where fitted as standard) and the CD Changer. Also check that the pins in the connectors have not been bent or pushed out when the connectors were pushed together. This is a common fault
With the connector actually connected to the interface adapter box, inspect these pins from the rear of the connector very closely, as they could become dislodged when you push the radio into position, especially if it is a tight fit. Once inspected, actually place the radio on your passenger seat or hold it without pushing it back into the radio aperture and then test for correct operation. If it works, push it back into position and test again, if the fault returns the connectors and their connections are the problem.
3) Try disconnecting the CD adapter from the CD changer and then disconnect the CD adapter from the radio or pre-installed CD lead. Leave disconnected for 15 minutes. Then, with your keys removed from the ignition try connecting the adapter to the CD changer before connecting the adapter to the radio or pre-installed lead (dependent upon your car's set-up). Now, check to see if the problem has been resolved.
Ensure once more that you have followed the CD adapter instructions in the exact order in which they are displayed when installing.
4) Check if your adapter has any extra fly-leads or wires attached (such as an earth, 12V ignition or 12V permanent live) that need to be connected to the cars wiring system or chassis. If it has, make sure they are connected correctly and securely.
5) Ensure that the earth connection is made to the body (chassis) of the car securely and that the surface of contact is a good, clean solid earth. If there is any paint on the earth pick-up point, clean the area with abrasive paper (sand paper, etc.). This will ensure that it is in contact with the adapter earth ring terminal.
6) If you are using an Alpine CHM-A634 CD Changer in conjunction with a KCA-130B (Ai-NET to M-Bus convertor) ensure the small switch found next to the "Eject" button has been set to position No. 2. The CD changer leads must be disconnected when moving this switch. Please consult your manual for more details.
7) If you are using a Kenwood CD Changer ensure that the small switch, found next to the "Eject" button on some models, has been set to the correct position for the Kenwood radio model you have connected it to. Consult your handbook for more details.
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