Problem with CDC-4 CD autochanger

[MJethwa]

Can anyone help?

I've got a problem with my CD autochanger in my Boxster, when I insert the CD magazine I sometime find that some of the discs are not recognised. If I remove the magazine and re-insert it, but first rearranging the discs, the changer will sometimes recognise all the discs. My local Porsche centre has replaced the PCM and autochanger under warranty but they now say that the fibre optic cable will need to be replaced which will involve a new car wiring loom and the need to remove the dashboard! The fact that some of the disc will work would suggest that the fibre optic cable is OK and the fault is with the changer or PCM.

The car is only six months old and I don't really want the dash out.

Is this a known fault with a simple solution or is a new fibre optic cable the only remedy?

Thanks

Edited May 31, 2004 by MJethwa

[ausboxster]

are you using burnt discs this may pose a problem. I had this issue in my Audi TT sometime they are tempermental with these things

[Lizard1]

i'm surprised that they indicated they would have to remove the dashboard. i believe this can be done by just removing a few pieces within the center console(i.e. radio, and trim pieces) and the dash vents near the windshield.

i too would be fearsome of removing the ENTIRE dash as it may create creaks that were not there before even if it were put back together spec.

hopefully the CDC-4 is just acting up from trying to play burnt CD's(CD-RW)????