BrentK7

hey all. My '96 won't except CD's. I try to put one in and it just won't take it. Then it says "CD err". Anyone have any ideas?

Thanks

2 Da Max

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one of the resistors is gone on the problem board. check the faqs

BrentK7

I googled this problem and came up with the following page here on m.org.

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=267550

if anyone has any advice on anything b4 i get started on this please tell me, and if you know of a good place (gonna try) ebay to get a spare head unit that would be good info too.

thx.

mansurxk

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you problaby wont need a spare head unit, its pretty straight forward, those pictures by Mad Chef are great. i did this a few months ago, workedout well.

BrentK7

on the tutorial, i don't see what to do after i get the "bad board" out. Can someone help me out please. Thanks.

MDeezy

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I need to do this as well, I get the CD Err also, I heard you can solder all the resistors and that will fix.

How did you fix the message you replaced the born or did some soldering?


I am in deserate need of fixing my CD player. Radio Sucks now a days.

2 Da Max

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i used to give mine a couple of weeks then it would play again, but after that 3rd time... no hope

95bluse

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My original cd had a solid CD ERR, I tried everything, including replacing the laser . Didn't work so I gave up and bought a used one, now this one is acting up. I was one of the guys pursuing Madchef in the audio forums for an update on this issue awhile back.
Anyway, can you tell me if I could get the resistors from Radio Shack? I think they are the flat "IC" style, right? They look difficult to replace, is there any easy way? I have two different types of solder irons, the gun type (100watts) and regular 25W, so I have the necessary tools. Would appreciate your input.

jackiss2888

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Ok, well, knowing from experience, you guys don't need to buy new resistors. Its just a matter of "upping" the connection between the old one and the circuit board. Here:

1) Locate the problem board and the resistor (i think its 470 ohm)
2) pop of resistor with a flat head (cup your hand over it, it fill fly off and its extremely small)
3) resolder the same resistor back on in the same spot, making sure that each side of the resistor is touching its contact (bronze colored piece on the board)
4) done.

SHADETREE95

I just did mine last week. I tested my resistors and they were in spec but I just bought new ones from radio shack they are round with pretty long wire on either end they are real cheap anyway like $2. I used a cheap azz soldering gun and it worked fine. The hardest part is trying to solder the first half of resistor , a third hand would help make it alot easier. Good luck!!

95bluse

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So I guess you're saying the resistor has lost it 100% connectivity with the board...entirely possible as I've seen this before. I'll give it a try, I'm assuming you''ve unsoldered the resistor before popping it up?

Thanks for the tip!

Now if only this darn cold weather will let up....

95bluse

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Thanks for the tip! I'll try this out on my spare Bose and see whatt happens. I envy you guys (sometimes) in Florida, can work on the car anytime!

SHADETREE95

Actually I just popped mine off with a small screwdriver you know those small sets for like eye glasses or something. There is 2 resistors right next 2 each other 1 for the display and 1 for cd err I would just change them both since you are already in there then you don't have to worry about ripping it apart again to change the other resistor.

chillin014

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I have the same problem and ive read the guide by madchef and read this forum. From what ive learned this is what i would do.
Take it all apart
pop off the resistors.
replace with new resistors? -or- solder the same ones back into place (waht type of soldering gun should i get)
and put it back together and back in my car and it will work.
if i need to buy new resistors, waht do i ask for when i go to buy them and how much do they cost?
thank you very much

BrentK7

Just wanted to give an update to you guys. My brother and I took the radio out on Christmas Eve, took it apart, found the "cd err" causing resistor and resoldered it (we didn't actually detatch it, just reflowed the solder). Put it back in and worked like it was brand new. Plays Burns and Bought CDs perfectly.

jackiss2888

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jsut replace teh one you already have, resolder it back on exactly how it was. make sure the solder is touching the boards' conntacts.