New Owner - Query

[hectic]

Hi everyone,

After planning to buy a second hand 3-series/A4, I test drove a 2001 IS200 and liked it so much I bought it last week. I am very happy with the car ...except for the CD Player. I get Error 3 with all of my cds (which are original and un-scratched).

I have read all the topics I can find on this subject and the solution seems to be to get a cleaner. I've used a philips lens cleaning cd several times and there is no difference. Does anyone have any suggestions for a better lens cleaner? Is it possible to take the player apart and change the lens?

I don't feel like forking out for a new system having already gone over my budget to buy the car. It's over 5 years old so the warranty is out and the dealership I bought it from isn't very helpful.

I appreciate any replies.

[Continunity]

Hi Mate, ERR3 normally means that something inside is broken.... In one of the guides round here i think thier is something about taking it apart and seeing if you can fix it, but i wouldnt be able to point you too it.

Someone how knows this place better should be along shortly.

oh and Welcome to LOC enjoy your stay

[MacRS200]

Hi and welcome to LOC :D

ERR3 is a mechanical handling problem within the head unit and nothing to do with the lens I'm afraid. Do a search on ERR3 and loads comes up including THIS. I never load more than 3 CD's at a time and so far that seems be OK, try disconnecting the Battery for a couple of minutes that sometimes works.

[hectic]

...apologies, I meant to write Error1 not Error3. Thankfuly I haven't seen Error3 yet.

Cheers.

[Mr Morse]

ERR1 is a communication fault, normally cleared by disconnecting the Battery but can also be terminal.

[chips229]

Hi and Welcome to LOC :)

[spikes]

hi,welcome to loc :D

[Richwood]

Hi everyone,

After planning to buy a second hand 3-series/A4, I test drove a 2001 IS200 and liked it so much I bought it last week. I am very happy with the car ...except for the CD Player. I get Error 3 with all of my cds (which are original and un-scratched).

I have read all the topics I can find on this subject and the solution seems to be to get a cleaner. I've used a philips lens cleaning cd several times and there is no difference. Does anyone have any suggestions for a better lens cleaner? Is it possible to take the player apart and change the lens?

I don't feel like forking out for a new system having already gone over my budget to buy the car. It's over 5 years old so the warranty is out and the dealership I bought it from isn't very helpful.

I appreciate any replies.

This is a known fault and happened to my Lexus IS200 SE. Lexus GB told me that they will change it under warranty if less than 5 years old. So you may be just in luck.