Stereo

[323]

my stereo comes up with 'Err 3' on display when i try using the multi CD player & doesnt play the CDs & the CDs wont come out! been trying round for ages to get the CDs out but still no luck! any ideas of whats wrong with it ? expensive to fix? i dont really wanna go to lexus dealer.

is a Altezza, factory 6 speaker, same as uk spec IS200 S

thanks

[franmac]

Company here in Ireland (Dublin) called "Lawless Automotive" they repair and sell all kinds of in-car entertainment. After my recent adventures with a set of jump leads, I finally got my stereo back today from the above mentioned . Blown microprocessor (€120+VAT), got it working and discovered faulty CD mechanism (long story).

TotaL cost for repair €533.45. Feeling a bit sore at the moment ..........

Anyway, back to the ERR 3 problem. Your stereo should be covered by the extended 5 year warranty on the stereo from Lexus. (precisely because of this problem)

Good luck,

franmac.

[franmac]

Sorry, just re-read your post and see its an Altezza. Afraid you'll have to find one in a breakers or fork out for repair. Sorry.

franmac.

[Zaphod]

I found it cheaper to replace the head unit and buy a new fascia plate.

[Brettster]

sometimes a swift hard knock on the sides of console will unstick the stuck disc. err3 basically means a disc is stuck in the mechanism.

also taking out the fuse that controls the power to audio will reset the player and this also has been known to unstick the discs as it tests the changer

[323]

thanks for the reply people. seems like no 'easy' solutions to it. looks like i gonna buy a new head unit then. if it means cheaper & without this common 'Err3' fault.

as for lexus warrenty no chance. i heard it costs over £600 for a new head unit from lexus, that i wont be getting! now i need to think of ways of getting those CD'd out before i buy new head unit.

i tried hitting the dash few times & removing the fuse but still no joy.

[gds]

hello, err3 does not always mean jammed cd it can occur when the player is empty the real problem is the maker check out subscriber PIONEESUBY on the USForum, cheers,gds