Sat Nav Help Please

[Drachensturm]

I have a 2002 IS300 SportCross with the factory Sat Nav. When I first bought it, the Sat Nav was a bit patchy, frequently saying it couldn't read the disc, so I replaced it with one from Satnavi.com. This worked perfectly for a while, now I get a message saying there is no disc present. Also, occasionally, if I turn on the Sat Nav, it works for a few seconds before the message pops up again. Do I need a new DVD unit? Is it a case of unplugging the old one and reconnecting a replacement? Sorry for lengthy post, I did a quick search and couldn't really come up with anything, but I'd assume this is a relatively common problem? Thanks for any assistance.

[scudney]

Hello have you tried cleaning the unit in the boot with a cd cleaner

[petayV8]

Clean the CD and clean the lens with a CD lens cleaner. one of those CDs with little brushes on it. get em at the pound shop

[normski2]

Clean the CD and clean the lens with a CD lens cleaner. one of those CDs with little brushes on it. get em at the pound shop

+1 best way to start

[Drachensturm]

Oh. I've tried that and it's had no effect whatsoever. The dvd still shows up for about 3 seconds then claims it can't be read. I'm really thinking I need to replace the dvd unit, now. Any other wise suggestions?

[ColinBarber]

unless it is just dirt on the lens of the laser then it does look like it is on its way out. Those CD cleaners don't always remove any film of dirt that has accumulated, they just brush off loose particles.

Breakers sell them for quite a bit of money, they also appear on eBay every now and then for at least a cheaper starting price however you have not guarantee how long a replacement unit would last.

This one may be the same as your one (please double check first)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2001-LEXUS-IS-200-250-300-NAVIGATION-COMPUTER-sat-nav-GPS-DVD-86841-53020-/141011927795?pt=UK_In_Car_Technology&hash=item20d4f742f3

[scudney]

before you go spending money try and see if you can find someone with an original disc and try that and see,got a 2010 original in mine but am in Northampton,I have heard they don't like copied discs.

[Pete Shawn]

would it possible to open up the unit and clean the lens ??