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aRKay > wrote:

> In article >,
> "ck" > wrote:
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> > if needs repair check with www.unitedradio.com
> >
> > "aRKay" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > > My 2001 6-Speed Coupe has a factor 12-Disc CD player that was working
> > > perfect this morning (playing Darude) and it stopped at the end of the
> > > disc and now will not play any of the CD's. I messed with all dash
> > > controls and cannot seem to wake it up. Went to he rear and opened the
> > > box. It made some noise like it always did but will NOT eject the
> > > 12-disc carrier.
> > >
> > > Anyone know of tricks to get the remote unit to barf out the carrier?
> > >
> > > aRKay
>
> Thanks for the tip!!!!
>
> I called United Radio at 800-634-8606 and got hold of their lead CD
> Player repair technician. He has seen the same problem several times.
> He gave me a tip that may bring it back to life and if that did not work
> he let me know about their $175 flat rate repair or exchange program for
> GM Delco CD player that comes with a warranty.
>
> The tip from the United Radio tech was to remove the power so the unit
> can reset. GM keeps power on the unit at all time even with the key OFF.
> The power connector is under the unit so it had to be removed. In the 90
> degree heat I removed the unit with intentions of sending it to United
> Radio for the flat rate exchange. Removal was not easy as three of the
> mounting screws were hard to reach. Finally got it out and for grins I
> pulled the connector and let it sit for five minutes then reconnected.
> It started making shuffling noises and when they settled I opened the
> door and the 12-disc carrier ejected. I reinserted the carrier, got in
> the car and Darude's http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSYxT9GM0fQ
> Sandstorm came alive. It lives!!!
>
> Just reinstalled the unit and everything is back to normal. Sometimes it
> pays to take things apart. The bottom line is the power removal tip did
> the reset. No wonder these high tech cars eat batteries.

If you have a Delco 12-Disc CD player, I suggest you save this message.
It is just a matter of time until you will need it or you can pay the
dealer $500+. Your choice.