Tape/CD Player Error Messages
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Sunfire and 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The radio displays an error when any of the following occurs.
- The radio will display error codes for the tape player and integral CD player.
- The radio will display the following tape player error codes for tight tape, broken tape, and wrapped tape. If these conditions are detected, the radio will switch to the radio mode and eject the tape. The error code will be displayed for 5 seconds, followed by the tuner display, then the default.
- E10 or TIGHT TAPE-Tight tape
- E11 or BROKEN TAPE-Broken tape
- E14 or WRAPPED TAPE-Wrapped tape
- The radio will display the following integral CD player error codes. If one of these problems is detected, the unit will switch to the radio mode and eject the CD. The display will show TOD, if the unit is off, or display the radio frequency for 5 seconds, then the default, if the unit is on.
- E20 or CHECK CD-Optics focus error, maybe due to moisture
- E21 or CHECK CD-Optics loss of tracking control, maybe due to blemishes on disc
- E22 or PLAYER ERR-Load/Unload motor problem
- E23 or PLAYER ERR-Communication problem