Hi,

Right, 'Error 1' message comes up on a top loading 6 disc changer model head unit and i am wondering is it goosed or can i repair it?

Just amend, sorry.....lol

Yeah I got the same prob, I belive it is when it can't read the disc, it happen most of the time when i have a cd-r in, but sometimes it plays the rd-r. And on normally discs it skips alot. I call it the C.P.W.A (cd player with addiuted)

Thinking about buying an aftermarket one, (double din with dvd/tv) to replace it. what is the deal with the factory amp but? can you still use this?

You will need a bypass cable (which I understand doesn't really "bypass", but that's what people call it lol). See this thread for more info. DJ Wozza can tell you everything you need to know about this sort of thing.

just have a browse through the Audio section, and all will be revealed
(thanks for digging that link out Steve)

Well, i think i will go with the double din unit and install it with a sub, amp and some components.