le14

My 1999 TL won't play any burned CD's. Is there a technique that I should use (burn rate, program, etc.)? What else can I do besides swapping out for a double din or aftermarket Headunit?

fsttyms1

You can try different cd brands and hope one works. Your best bet is to get a 2002-2003 TL 6 disk headunit. Its a direct swap and they play burned cds. The 99-01 HU has a very hard time playing them. Some have had success trying different brands others havent.

Duriisimo

Its not meant to play them, get a new unit!

Bob_F

I agree.

Another option is to skip the burned CD-Rs altogether and install a MP3/iPod adapter. There are custom adapters that plug right into the back of your OEM head unit.

I actually installed a 2002-2003 TL HU in my 1999 TL and it plays burned CDs without a problem.

But, at the same time, I installed a Blitzsafe iPod adapter and I haven't played a burned CD in months. An iPod is such a superior solution.

In retrospect, I could have just mated the Blitzsafe adapter with my original head unit.

le14

I guess that's the only way, a new headunit.

Getting a new headunit would be costly wouldn't it because you have to get the brackets and such correct?

So i guess a 01-03 TL 6 disk CD changer is better? How much will those run me used and is it simple to replace? just plug and play? what work does it involve?


thanks

Bob_F

Well if you just go with an external MP3 player you wouldn't need a new head unit.

I'm not sure about the cost of installing a non-OEM head unit in the TL but many others have done that here.

The 2002-2003 6-Disc Changer head units can be found from $75 to $300 depending on where you buy it and how long you're willing to wait for a good deal. I think I bought mine for about $100 from another forum member.

It is a plug-n-play replacement.

There's a great "how-to" for replacing the radio but I don't have the link handy. I'll try to post it later...

Luke7

I have a 99 TL. I use Sony CD's and burn them at a slower rate. They work fine.

Willie3.5

It's not worth trying to get burned cds to work. Get an aftermarket headunit or 02-03 TL 6 disk cd player like fsttyms1 stated. It would take my 99 headunit 30 minutes to play one song<----RIDICULOUS! So I switched to an aftermarket cd player and I felt so relieved.

Willie3.5

Some like the factory headunit and others don't, its up to you man. Headunits can be costly it just depends on your taste and budget. If you like technology then you prolly wanna go with something highend, but if you don't you can buy a decent cd player for $120. As far as the brackets (installation kit) you can by that at crutchfield for $20. Installing a aftermarket headunit is not hard. Took me 45 minutes and it was my first time.

SSTL

iTrader: (1)

Same problem i have man, just burn at slow rate usually works. But if I skip to the next song, it screws it up and wont play; till I eject and put the cd back in.

le14

Well my 99 TL has a DVD based Navigation system but no 6-disk CD changer only the single headunit CD player. If I do get a 6 disk CD changer, it should be for a 02-03 so that it will play burned CD's correct? IS the installation still a simple plug and play since mine currently is a single in Dash CD player not the 6 disc CD changer?

Anywhere I would find one for cheap online? (or a junkyard or parts search online)

also, How hard and costly would it be to place an aftermarket headunit into a TL?

Thanks

smartypants

Hi Le14 :

I went with the trunk mounted 6-pack to play burned MP3's which do work fine, but I've regretted it ever since. It cost me ~$500 bucks and it constantly skips at higher volumes and on bumpy roads, plus it jams quite frequently. The IPod interface is clearly the better choice and I may be dumping the CD 6-pack even though I've already spent the money.

The IPod won't skip, the format issue is resolved and you can have hundreds CD's available, not just six. Don't waste your money on the 6-pack as some here have pointed out, it's simply expensive old technology.

smartypants

le14

For a 99'TL, how hard is it to add a AUX somewhere to make it Ipod compatible? How much will it cost?

03aspec

if your confident in your self, you can do it. walk into your local best buy or any car audio store and grab the unit.. it just plugs into your cd changer input on the back side of the stock deck.. oh and if you aren't able to install it, call up a buddy who is mechanically inclined and a 12 pack and get'er done! either that or get a brand new deck, its up to you.. if you get a new deck installed from a car audio place your going to loose your bose system..

Willie3.5

OH, I forgot about the IPOD link! Go with the IPOD link and stay away from the IPOD FM TRANSMITTER<----STAY AWAY it works HORRIBLE.

le14

Any links to the unit? My 99 TL does not have a 6 disc CD changer just a single CD player so would it still be as simple as plugging it on the the back side?

Any DIY's?

fsttyms1

Yes. Use the search button for more info. Swapping them is plug and play. BUT it has to be from a 02-03 TL not CL. they are different hu's

Adding a aftermarket radio is NOT hard. There is no special costly brackets. All you need is a metra dash kit for like 20 bucks.

or last option would be a Blitzsafe adapter to connect a ipod to the factory HU. they all have a slot on the back for it to connect.

le14

I tried searching for DIY for the Ipod adapter and the 6Disc Changer Install but no luck. But I did come across some post that stated in order to connect a Blitzsafe adapter, I needed to have the 6 Disc CD changer option (or outlet) on the back of the headunit. My 99 TL has no CD changer so would it still have that same outlet to place the adapter in too?

Any help with the DIY's for the Ipod adapter?

thanks guys

smartypants

Hi Le14 :

ALL 99 TL's have an AUX port in the head unit. You simply aren't using yours.

smartypants.

le14

Details?

smartypants

I haven't actually pulled a head unit out and looked at it. I suspect its like your home sterio system with all those extra connectors. You should see something like a female RCA plug.

smartypants.

le14

I think I'm gonna go for the Blitzsafe install. I found on "To confirm, the 1999 Acura TL's with the Bose System single CD in dash have the unused 14 pin port at the back of the radio unit...and from there the you can hook up the Blitzsafe to the Ipod?"

My stock system is the Bose system with a Single In Dash CD player and Navigation.

I should be able to plug the blitzsafe to the back correct?
What is the easy way to install it? (Read that I didn't have to take off the dash, some DIY's states that you have to uninstall the whole dash, etc.)
Any links to the DIY's?

Thanks everyone

03aspec

ya the blitzsafe just hooks up into the factory cd changer input on the back of your deck. yes parts of the dash will have to come out. your going to have to search for the diy, i believe it was done on a cl but its the same for the tl.

Jintastic

well i have a tapedeck and i use a ipod/mp3 connector that is literally 10 bucks. You could just connect it to your own cd player that plays burnt cds.

03aspec

this is actually what I'm doing right now, iphone ftw!!!

le14

anyone know where the best place to buy a blitzsafe is from online?

(cheapest, best customer service etc.)

Acura Lover2008

hey i have 99 acura tl with cd player and navigation, navigation works cd player keeps giving me an err messege:--- does anyone know what this message means?

ErickUa5

You should start a new thread, what does the player say err1 or 2 3 etc or just err. It can be anything like stuck cd or tape inside be more specific , chances are a new one would be the way to go.


Heres the answer to this thread might help some: Post #9 https://acurazine.com/forums/audio-video-electronics-navigation-22/02-tl-6-disc-cd-player-single-disk-cd-player-01-tl-884874/