ahameed31

Hi,

I have a 2004 Acura RL and the navigation system is not working correctly. Once my car has been turned off for a while (8 hours) and I turn it on, the Navigation screen displays the error "Disc Read Error. Please Consult Your Dealer". After I drive it for 5 minutes, the system reboots itself and starts working perfectly. Also, if it has been only a little while (less than one hour about) since the last time the car has been turned on, the navigation system works perfectly when I turn on the car.

I have already checked the CD, and it does not have any scratches.

Can anyone help me out with this issue? What can I do to fix the error? What are my options.

Thanks a ton,
Ahmad

ParaSurfer1979

Just out of a whim, clean the disc and see what happens.

ahameed31

I did. But it did not fix the issue.

Ken1997TL

Check all connections on the back of the unit. Unplug, replug if you can.

ahameed31

Having checked connection yet. But I was wondering, what is the point of checking the connections? It is obviously connected firmly and correctly if the navi works after the car runs for five minutes. (I do not mean this message in a mean or angry way, just looking for logic here).

Ken1997TL

Expansion/contraction due to temperature differences? You'd be surprised how fickle some things are. I had something similar happen to mine.

ahameed31

Oh. What happened to yours, and how did you fix it?

Ken1997TL

I had an '02 RL with navigation. It said the same thing, worked after a few minutes of driving. Loose connector in the trunk.

ahameed31

Hey,

I disconnected all the wires from the navi unit in the trunk and reconnected them. Still getting the same error. Would you suggest something else?

-Ahmad

phins2rt

Could it be a battery issue? Maybe the battery doesn't have enough charge until you run the car for 5 minutes? Seems strange that it does work but only after the car has been driven a while.

ahameed31

Aahhh good point. I will look into this and get back to you.

kkmitchell5

I have an '04 as well. Mine have a green bar across the screen that just says "please check disc". of course i have check the disc, cleaned disc, unplugged and replugged connections in back of unit, and have even blown out the cd area with a air compressor to see if it was just dust in there. but no luck, any one have any bright ideas?
thanks

VCANTU

I have a 2000 RL and I get the same error but not always. I'm also getting the cassette player flip flopping and it eventually spits it out (I use a cassette adapter to listen to my IPOD). But it does not do it all the time. Also the memory button on the radio have a little green light on each light, that little light does not turn on sometimes. If you are listening to a radio station preset, that button will have the green light on after you turn on the car for example.
What I noticed is that if when the little light on the radio buttons is not on, the cassette will flip flop and gets spit out eventually. If the little memory button light is on, it plays fine.
I am thinking that these occurrences of the DVD error is because there is a connection problem somewhere in the ignition switch or in the same circuit. The radio and the cassette issues are also related to maybe the ignition switch doing something wron. I would like to find a wiring diagram of those connections.
Not sure is this is your problem but keep on eye for things like too.

kkmitchell5

To vcantu: I do not have the tape player problem (play my phone through the tape player) or the light problem. Just talked to a freinds dad that is a service manager at Courtesy Acura here in CO and he said it just simply the reader. Just like your dvd player at home they can be quite sensitive and going from hot to freezing here so much it doesnt like it but more then likley Ill have to find a replacement or send it out. To send it back to Alpine is over $800 (brutal). So I might be stuck for a while...

cml1005

just got mine back from alpine had the same problems was only 358 to have them fix it. works like new now.

kkmitchell5

im sending mine into a place in san jose called short circuit. well see what they come back with...

kkmitchell5

what was wrong with yours? they quoted me 580 for the dvd mechanism and the circuit board....

Pro-Pilot

The flippity-floppity tape thing annoys the hell out of me. However, i have had 1 instance where the memory lights didn't show and i lost connection with the steering wheel controls. It only happened once but it was very strange indeed. I have a direct connect now for my ipod. My navigation has never really given me any problems though....

cml1005

My DVD drive was messed up. I would recommend alpine. Btw kkmitchell. I love the ride its beautiful.

cml1005

If u look at alpines website it's flat rate. 358 no matter what's wrong with it.

kkmitchell5

cml1005: thank you! and dnag i wish i knew that.... i already got mine back from short circuit. paid more but works great again and has a 1 yr warrenty so at least now i know...