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Old 12-25-2007, 08:11 PM
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Cant get burned cds to play

Hey everyone I just got a 2001 tl and it has the OEM cd player but I cant get it to play burned cds I tried searching for it but i couldnt really find anything. does anyone else have this problem and is there a way to fix it?
Old 12-25-2007, 08:14 PM
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I had the same exact problem with my 01 TL. For my CD player, if I let it "Scan" for awhile .. it would eventually play. It would sometimes take up to 30 seconds for it to start playing.

I'd actually like to know what the problem is as well.
Old 12-25-2007, 08:38 PM
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Ok well I tried that and it still doesnt work. and other suggestions?
Old 12-25-2007, 10:05 PM
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The OEM CD player used in the 1999-2001 TL is notoriously finicky with burned CDs. This is one of the most discussed topics on this forum. Search for "burned" to find a ton of threads.

In a nutshell, some factory players will play burned CDs while others won't. There are unit to unit variations. Some have had luck with particular brands and types of CDs but this won't work for everyone.

If you want to keep the factory look, buy one of the 6-disc players that came with the 2002-2003 TL models. Those have no trouble playing burned CDs. I installed one of those in my 1999 TL and it works great.

Another option is to install an iPod or MP3 adapter such as a Blitzsafe adapter. I installed one of these on my TL and it's awesome. I hardly play CDs any more.

Finally, you can install an aftermarket head unit.

Bob
Old 12-25-2007, 10:55 PM
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search harder, theres a big thread on this, search my name i started it
Old 12-26-2007, 08:38 AM
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what type of blank media are you using (cd-r, cd-rw, etc.)? how are you burning it? some more info please and maybe we can figure it out...

and before you post more info, make sure you're doing the following:
-using CD-R media

-finalize the CD in your burning program -- do NOT burn multiple sessions on your disc like you would to CD-RW media

-burn using Disc-At-Once (DAO) NOT Track-At-Once (TAO)

and personally, i stick to sony or tdk blank cd-r media...they seem to have the best reliability and not scratch as easily...in fact, i've never had a tdk blank disc burn bad...
Old 12-28-2007, 07:56 AM
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Originally Posted by rimz
and personally, i stick to sony or tdk blank cd-r media...they seem to have the best reliability and not scratch as easily...in fact, i've never had a tdk blank disc burn bad...
sony is about the only cd-r that will play in mine too...
Old 12-31-2007, 06:38 PM
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^sony works best so far from what i've seen with the '99-01 headunits. I'll be getting a blitzsafe adapter soon.
Old 12-31-2007, 08:58 PM
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Its all hit and miss. i could never get sony to play in mine. the only ones i could get to play were verbatim azul blues. then even those stopped. Best option is to get a 02-03m headunit or even better a aftermarket HU
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