My battery kinda died, but not completely, didn't even need to jump it, just give it a little bit to relax..anyway, my CD player is giving me Cod 3 and Err 3 Messages and such, and I don't know what to do about it. I guess I need to reprogram it, but my car manual is gone..ermm..didn't come with one. And I am not even sure if my car is a 1st Gen or not, just kinda guessing. It is a '97 2.2, so guessing it is. Please help me.

 

You need to program in the security code that should have come with your car. It's usually located on a credit card-sized plastic card with the owners manual.

If you do a search, you'll find threads on various locations to locate your code. It's possible that it's on the bottom of your ash tray. Pull it out and check on the bottom. I believe it's 4 or 5 digits.

BTW: 1st Gen CL's are 1997-1999.

Oh yeah; Welcome!

 

Thanks a lot, I guess I didn't need to mention I am new..;-)

 

Ermm..needless to say I went out and tried that, found the code and all, Punched it in..and nothing changed..still the damn Err-3 thing..any other tips?

 

If I remember correctly, the unit "allows" you 3 attempts before it renders itself inactive. If you've been trying to reset your preset stations, this may have caused it to "shut down."

I recommend that you disconnect your negative battery cable for 15 minutes. Then try entering the code again. If you have the correct code, it should work.

 

Thanks again.