so this is the first time i've seen this out of the 5 alpines my friend and i have owned (he had 3, i've had 2. all different models). i'm listening to the CD and i go to change it. the new one won't play and the unit says "ERROR" right after "DISK READ". presumably it can't read the disk so i try multiple disks with the same error message (both burned and factory made, no scratches). my lens cleaner disk wouldn't run either. it seems like it's just not spinning the disk on startup. a few days later it began working again and then crapped out again this morning.

anyone else see this issue? should i break it open and take a look or just trash it?

Thanks for the help!

Bob

 

I had the same problem with my Factory radio, I drive an Acura TL, My problem began when I used a wrong CD, probably a pirated copy. No one appears to know how to fix this. Has been like that for six months, Trash it.

 

well mine is beginning to work intermittently and i am quite nearly sure now it's the motor that moves the laser along it's track to move from the inside to outside edge of the disc. i highly doubt it would be worth paying to fix that after shipping and costs and what not.

i'll probably just hook my 6 disc changer to it and use it like that until i have time and money to get a new unit and do a real install using all outboard amps and new components.

SSTS

 

Have you read the Alpine manual?

 

yeah, it says if you see "ERROR" to take the disc out and put it back in. if that doesn't work "consult your nearest Alpine dealer". lot of help that was. the only thing it does specify though is that it's related to a mechanical error. good question though.

SSTS

 

Sounds like it may need to be opened up. Is it under warranty? Maybe try calling Alpine, even though, I bet they tell you to send it to them.

 

nah, it's way out of warranty. it's a 2003 unit which i bought on ebay about 2 years ago now. i've gotten some good use out of it. i'm thinking of upgrading to the 9835 with the biolite display and hybrid V-drive amp. i'm gonna take it to my stereo guy anyway and see if he can repair it for a decent price. he's also an alpine dealer so he may be able to help me out with the price if he sends it out.

SSTS