Golf Mark IV CD/PLAYER.

[johnxl1s]

Hi again

Snce i bought my Golf 3yrs ago the CD player has never worked, it's the standard one fitted,i put in a CD, but get CD error, are these expensive second hand, or is there a internal menu that needs setting up, there is a choice for disc changer/button

thanks

john.

[Eshrules]

Hi again

Snce i bought my Golf 3yrs ago the CD player has never worked, it's the standard one fitted,i put in a CD, but get CD error, are these expensive second hand, or is there a internal menu that needs setting up, there is a choice for disc changer/button

thanks

john.

the button for disc/changer, simply selects either the single cd loader (built in to the head unit) or the cd changer (if fitted). first of all, ensure the light is under the cd player, not the changer. could just be you have a fault unit. if so, IMO, i wouldnt bother getting a OEM unit, get a reasonable aftermarket, pioneer and alpine are probably the best bet. other than that, you'd probably be looking at around £100/150 for a cd & changer package from eBay.

[johnxl1s]

first of all, ensure the light is under the cd player,...... YES

. IMO, i wouldnt bother getting a OEM unit,..... WHAT'S THAT


M ,no, i have selected the head unit ok, i just though there was a hidden menu or something to get it going as i have searched previous treads here about coding,it has the old noika car kit as well.
What's Gamma by the way.

[Stray Fin]

John
If you want to keep all the lighting of the original radio (OEM = Original Equipment Manufacturer, i.e. the factory fitted), then you can pick up a second hand original VW unit second-hand for £60-80 on eBay.
Although buy off a reputable seller, as there appears to be a number of duff units out there.
http://motors.search.ebay.co.uk/vw-c...1QQsacatZ39754
Stray

[johnxl1s]

thanks

do you know if it is faulty or a coding/menu problem , going by the previous posts

john

[Stray Fin]

John,
Sorry, I don't know the answer to that one. They are fairly uncomplicated units, so my guess is that it's faulty - but that is no more than a guess.
Stray

[Eshrules]

john, you got three options from what i can see


1. repair the origional unit, in which case you will have to contact a car audio specialist

2.buy a 2nd hand OEM unit (VW original) as suggested

3. buy an aftermarket unit (not VW original) and fit

i dont think there will be many people who can help you with the specific fault you describe,its more of an autoelectronic thing im afraid!

[johnxl1s]

Thanks guys,

I have a 10CD sony Face off with joy remote and 10 Changer, just seems a lot of hassle to fit etc, so i probaly will get the VW one repaired, so if anyone wants to make an offer on the Sony (pics on request).