Clarion 18Disk Changer problem

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Topic: Clarion 18Disk Changer problem

Posted By: Fosgate3
Subject: Clarion 18Disk Changer problem
Date Posted: April 04, 2004 at 7:34 AM

Have the old Clarion 18 disk changer running off a Clarion 9375 (the radio with the bright blue face). I put this in a friends truck a couple of months ago and took it out and everything worked fine. I installed it in my neighbor's truck yesterday and I am getting a code on the screen of the head unit: CDAC2 ERROR ... or something to that affect. I know the CDAC2 was there but I can't remember if the word "ERROR" was present or not. In any event, is anyone familiar with this message?

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Posted By: DYohn
Date Posted: April 04, 2004 at 12:31 PM

Did you press the reset button behind the faceplate (see your owners manual)?

Posted By: Fosgate3
Date Posted: April 06, 2004 at 7:44 AM

Dyohn... thanks for replying... for some reason, I never got an email showing a reply...

I did not press that button. I could try that I suppose. I will get back to you on it.

Posted By: fuseblower
Date Posted: April 06, 2004 at 8:23 AM

If the changer continues to give you that error it is time for it to visit the shop. With this model you may be able to find a new one online for the price it would cost to get the old on repaired. CDAC errors normally means an error reading a disc. I once had this problem and the eye was out. Had the unit repaired under warranty over 6 years ago and it is still working.

Posted By: RARZILLO
Date Posted: May 10, 2004 at 11:09 PM

I have the exact cd changer.

I never had a problem with it......I leave the car in the garage and now i have the same error 2 coming up.I went to clarion and the error 2 means the cd magazine is not able to eject or is having a problem ejecting.

I read somewhere that we may have to take it apart. there is a half moon gear that needs to be set back into the gear. POSSIBLY.

let me know any of your findings...I will be taking it apart this weekend.

Posted By: Fosgate3
Date Posted: May 11, 2004 at 6:45 AM

i found the problem with mine. the guy that *cough*cough* hooked it up, forgot to change the horizontal to verticle on both sides *cough* *looks away in shame*

thanks though!