Stock Monsoon Cd Player Error's

[Midnite]

My Cd player seems to be suddenly "sick" and I'm hoping someone can help me before I have to purchase a new stereo system(which I definitely can't afford right now!). First, while listening to Cd's in the player, it starts to sound staticy, almost like a radio station that doesn't come in. Then finally it will pop out the CD and Say "E20". Anyone have any idea what this could be? It's the stock monsoon stereo for a 2000 Pontiac Firebird Formula. At first it wouldn't work for about two days, and now it works sometimes, and then sometimes it doesn't. This happened directly after my car was sitting for 3 months straight. Any ideas what this could be??? I'm thinking maybe moisture got in there, but I don't know how I could possibly fix that! Any help is appreciated, thanks!

Alicia

[Brando56894]

maybe the cds are dirty/scratched? sometimes mine would give me like e17 or e20 im not sure i think they might list some of them in the owners manual,if not im sure you could look it up online

[Midnite]

I tried looking it up online, no luck. Tried the manual, no luck. And it reacts the same way with every cd. Although I do think that its getting "healthier" these days. It's been acting up less!

Alicia

[V]

c"E20 : Focus Error Cause(s): The CD player cannot focus on the disc or there is an internal focus problem. Correction(s): Try cleaning the disc or using a new disc. Make sure the disc is loaded correctly. The road could be too rough or there is too much humidity. If the problem is not corrected, service the unit at an ACDelco® Service Center."


Hope that helps some. Possibly from sitting over the winter condensation built up in the car. I noticed that(humidity buildup) happening in my SS which has been parked since August so I put some moisture absorbing pouches in it to protect everything. BTW, where you ever at a Englishtown car show, like say 2 years ago? Its not often you come across a girl with an ls1 formula.

[V]

heres some more...

Cassette Errors
E10 : Tight tape error Cause(s): A restricted cassette tape transport or broken cassette drive belt Correction: Substitute a different cassette tape. If there still is an error code, service the unit at an ACDelco® Service Center.
E11 : Broken Tape Error Cause(s): A broken cassette tape Correction(s): Substitute a different cassette tape
E12 : Communication Error Cause(s): A vehicle/radio communication problem or an internal radio communication problem Correction(s): Disconnect the battery voltage to the radio then reconnect after a few minutes. If there still is an error, service the unit at an ACDelco® Service Center.
E13 : Tape Communication Error Cause(s): The micro-processor is reading the speed pulses from the tape deck either too fast or too slow. Correction(s): It the tape player is still playing a cassette, try a new cassette. If there is still an error, service the unit at an ACDelco® Service Center.
E14 : Wrapped Tape Cause(s): The tape is wrapped around the capstan. This means a tape is wound up in the tape player. This error message could appear when a CD adapter is being used. Other causes could be old or damaged tapes. Long playing (90 or 120 minute) tapes are thin and can stretch easily creating this condition. Correction(s): Try playing a known good quality tape. Remove the CD adapter.
Cln Tape Indicator Cause(s): This message appears after 50 hours of accumulated tape play. Correction(s): We suggest cleaning the tape head. Then reset the radio by depressing the eject button for five seconds. Cleaning the heads will not reset the "Cln" display. To reset the "Cln" display, push and hold the eject button for five seconds. The display will return to its normal display.

CD Errors
E20 : Focus Error Cause(s): The CD player cannot focus on the disc or there is an internal focus problem. Correction(s): Try cleaning the disc or using a new disc. Make sure the disc is loaded correctly. The road could be too rough or there is too much humidity. If the problem is not corrected, service the unit at an ACDelco® Service Center.
E21 : Tracking Error Cause(s): There is a problem with reading the disc Correction(s): Try cleaning the disc or using a new disc. Make sure the disc is loaded correctly. The road could be too rough or there is too much humidity. If there is still an error, service the unit at an ACDelco® Service Center.
E22 : Motor Error Cause(s): The CD motor is not handling the compact disc properly. Correction(s): Service or exchange the unit at an ACDelco® Service Center.
E23 : Communications Error Cause(s): There is a vehicle/radio communication problem or an internal radio communication problem. Correction(s): Disconnect battery voltage to the radio and then reconnect after a few minutes. If there is still an error, send the unit to an ACDelco® Service Center.

LLAI CD Changer Errors
E30 : Focus Error Cause(s): The CD player cannot focus on the disc or there is an internal focus problem. Correction(s): Try cleaning the disc or using a new disc. Make sure the disc is loaded correctly. The road could be too rough or there is too much humidity. If there is still an error, service the unit at an ACDelco® Service Center.
E31 : Tracking Error Cause(s): There is a problem with reading the disc. Correction(s): Try cleaning the disc or try using a new disc. Make sure the disc is loaded correctly. The road could be too rough or there is too much humidity. If there is still an error, service the unit at an ACDelco® Service Center.
E32 : Motor Error Cause(s): The CD motor is not handling the compact disc properly or defective magazine mounting screws are interfering with the mechanism. Correction(s): Reload the magazine. If there is still a problem, replace the magazine. If the problem continues, back out the mounting screws. If the condition is corrected, replace the screws with shorter screws or add washers to the existing screws. If this condition still exists, service the unit at an ACDelco® Service Center.
E33 : CD Changer Communication Error Cause(s): There is a vehicle/radio communication problem or internal radio communication problem. Correction(s): Disconnect battery voltage to the radio and then reconnect after a few minutes. If there is still an error, determine if the problem is with the radio, the harness or the changer. Inspect for correct voltage at all connectors. If there is still an error, service the unit at an ACDelco® Service Center.
E34 : Changer Door Open
E35 : Changer Magazine Empty

FMI 10-Disc Changer Errors
E01 Cause: This indicates a malfunction of the disc changer functions. Correction: Before sending the unit in for service, perform the following procedure:
Press the reset button on both the changer and the remote. The reset button on the changer is located on the front panel of the unit. It can be activated with the tip of a pin.
If the unit does not operate after resetting it, remove the magazine by inserting a business card between the magazine and the mechanism. The lock lever will disengage to allow the magazine to eject.
Make sure all CDs are in the magazine and none remain lodged in the carriage. If, upon removing the magazine, a CD is found lodged in the carriage, remove all CDs from the magazine and reinsert the magazine into the changer.
Press the eject button. This should cause the lodged CD to move from the carriage into the empty magazine. The magazine should automatically eject and normal operation will return.
If the changer fails to resume normal operation, send the unit to an ACDelco® Service Center.
E30 Cause: Excessive temperature Correction: Let the temperature of the changer resume to the normal range.

[Midnite]

Originally Posted by SmokingSS

c"E20 : Focus Error Cause(s): The CD player cannot focus on the disc or there is an internal focus problem. Correction(s): Try cleaning the disc or using a new disc. Make sure the disc is loaded correctly. The road could be too rough or there is too much humidity. If the problem is not corrected, service the unit at an ACDelco® Service Center."

I had a feeling it was something along that line, with too much humidity. What the heck is an ACDelco service center? And where did you find this info? Your awesome! It has gotten better and hasn't displayed the error until I had to take an hour and a half drive out to PA.

The only time I had my formula at Englishtown was a Wednesday night......last spring I believe it was.

[V]

i had the info for a while, dont know where i got it from, soem website. a ACDelco service station is basically and radio/electronics shop that is approved by ACdelco electronics(maker of many gm electronic parts) to make radio repairs. You should be able to get locations from the dealer. Like i said, i saw condensation building in my SS over the winter so that could possibly be the cause, but i dont have the stock radio anymore, its long gone.

Ok, then it wasnt you at e-town when im thinking of. It must have been Sept. of 2003 so about 2.5 years ago. There was a girl with a dark blue LS1 Formula parked next to me, and i was too shy to talk to her, haha, but it dont matter now that i have a GF. lol

[Midnite]

Originally Posted by SmokingSS

Ok, then it wasnt you at e-town when im thinking of. It must have been Sept. of 2003 so about 2.5 years ago. There was a girl with a dark blue LS1 Formula parked next to me, and i was too shy to talk to her, haha, but it dont matter now that i have a GF. lol

Lol, well congrats on the GF! I talked to my friend, and he said it was fall of '04 that we went to E-town. So still the wrong year. When I was at e-town, I believe there were 2 guys with camaro's(one was red, can't remember the other) in the waiting lane next to me that I wanted to talk to, but like you said, I was too shy to say anything to them. I was with a guy friend also, so that would've been awkward. I guess it proves what I recently read "Half the world is waiting for the other half to say Hello". And thanks for the help = )