CDR-220

[vrauba]

Pardon, but I submitted this topic in wrong forum..that's probably why I haven't been getting replies. Hopefully this one will work better. First I have a CDR-220 from a 2000 Boxster. It is Becker model number BE 4462. Just the other day, when I tried to play CD's I got an error message on the faceplate. Initially it says "loading" and then "error". I do not hear the CD spin, at all. No sound, no nothing. It spits CD back out. I tried numerous CD's... even a brand new factory burnt CD. Is this a problem with the unit that cannot be fixed? I'm pessimistic. Locally, another Porsche owner is selling a CDR-220 from a 996. It is part number 998.645.126.10 and the model is BE 6625. Since this is different model number will there be issues with wiring or compatability? It looks exactly the same as far as I can tell. I'm thinking pulling my old one out and sliding the BE-6625 right in. Will it be "plug and play"? The BE 6625 does have a code key card. Or should/can I fix mine? The radio and remote CD changer seem to work fine. I also didn't jam anything in the CD slot and last time I used it before it stopped working all together, there were no symptoms, no abuse no hiccups....nothing. Can it simply crap out like that? Actually, I haven't used it all that much over the years. Pretty dissapointed with Becker. Will unplugging and rentering code do anything? Any opinions, feedback or shared experiences will be appreciated. Thanks

[juniinc]

optical lens can go out like that, u can always try to use a CD player cleaner.

BE 4462 for MY99-01 Carrera/Boxster

BE 6625 for MY02 Carrera/Boxster

They both use the same wiring hardness. It should be plug&play

Pardon, but I submitted this topic in wrong forum..that's probably why I haven't been getting replies. Hopefully this one will work better. First I have a CDR-220 from a 2000 Boxster. It is Becker model number BE 4462. Just the other day, when I tried to play CD's I got an error message on the faceplate. Initially it says "loading" and then "error". I do not hear the CD spin, at all. No sound, no nothing. It spits CD back out. I tried numerous CD's... even a brand new factory burnt CD. Is this a problem with the unit that cannot be fixed? I'm pessimistic. Locally, another Porsche owner is selling a CDR-220 from a 996. It is part number 998.645.126.10 and the model is BE 6625. Since this is different model number will there be issues with wiring or compatability? It looks exactly the same as far as I can tell. I'm thinking pulling my old one out and sliding the BE-6625 right in. Will it be "plug and play"? The BE 6625 does have a code key card. Or should/can I fix mine? The radio and remote CD changer seem to work fine. I also didn't jam anything in the CD slot and last time I used it before it stopped working all together, there were no symptoms, no abuse no hiccups....nothing. Can it simply crap out like that? Actually, I haven't used it all that much over the years. Pretty dissapointed with Becker. Will unplugging and rentering code do anything? Any opinions, feedback or shared experiences will be appreciated. Thanks

[JeTexas]

I've had one CDR-220 CD player quit on my altogether. It won't even accept CDs into the slot anymore. I picked another used unit up, and now it's acting funny and will randomly shut off when I insert CDs.

It might be a better investment to just get the aux cable and an iPod. I've pretty much given up on the CD players.