Hi There,

Apologies for what may be an old question, but i have been getting a SURFACE

error when trying to use the CD Changer. Upon contacting the dealer i have tried cleaning the discs and checking that no water had got in from the rear washer pipe.

I am wondering if this requires a new grundig changer, i use this all the

time and its become a real pain, all help and tips greatly accepted. I've tried

a couple of head units (inc MP3) but the old faithfull symphony has been

good to me and i'd like to keep it if possible

Maybe a good (reasonably priced) auto electrician could take a look, i just don't want to be shafted if its something simple

Cheers

Des

Mine does it quite regular on changing discs, but a good blow out and ca clean of the discs itseems to sort itself out.

Mine hates alot of CDR media, but morrisions own i never had a problem with.

I've had this a few times and blasted it out with compressed air. Soon sorted the problem.

Cheers

yea i can echo the above.

normally if i turn the whole thing off for about 30 seconds and try again all is good

Thanks Guys,

Its now stating CHK MAGAZINE and surface error has gone

Any ideas? In the past switching it on and off has worked but this time it does not

like it

Cheers

Des:confused:

Thanks Guys,

Its now stating CHK MAGAZINE and surface error has gone

Any ideas? In the past switching it on and off has worked but this time it does not

like it

Cheers

Des:confused:

Get this to, take it out and put it in till it works.

Ussually when i change the discs its a bit of a battle, but once working it works till change time again.

Yep mine does that too.

I tend to listen to the discs getting checked (you can hear the whiring) before I try the CD.

Cheers

cheers,

i'll keep at it, hope it starts working again cause I quite like the unit.

Any further ideas if that fails greatly accepted

Des

I sprayed a small amount of silicone grease (special electric stuff I had kicking around) onto the moving bar on top of the unit. Not sure if this helped it but combined with the above it helped.

I was very surprised to also find a razor blade on this part of the unit when I checked it out. Removed that and it also ran better lol.

I actually got in the boot and checked it out with a torch.

HTH

Cheers

Cheers Alan,

It is a big boot and i want to fix it but my wife might lock me in for a laugh !!!!

I'll try anything to fix it as i don't want to buy a new unit if its not required, it doesn't seem to be making the full whirring sound when the disc cartridge is inserted, it makes a brief noise then nowt

Is it on its road out????

D

I've occasionally had one or both of these issues, but only when I've hit a bump as it was trying to change discs. A few magazine in and outs, and leaving it in, engine off overnight has always been enough to sort the worst ones.

Well after finding a bargin Alpine ill be waving good bye to the symphony head unit and changer

Happy days

I've also had SURFACE come up on the display when i've tried playing a copied CD;) .I took the CD out and it's been fine with every other disc. It might just be the disc you're playing???

I've also had SURFACE come up on the display when i've tried playing a copied CD;) .I took the CD out and it's been fine with every other disc. It might just be the disc you're playing???

I agree, different discs, different results with the CD Changer. Morrisons own are a good safe buy.