Just purchased a '96 2.5 TL (base, not premium) with factory am/fm casette and single CD in dash player. When I insert a CD, I get a readout on the screen of "CD PE0".
According to the owners manual (p.96) it says the cause is either:
1-/focus/CLV error
2-data read error
3-search error

I'm being told that the unit likely needs a major cleaning. Is that a good guess, or have others here experienced this problem and are familiar with a different solution?

I'm also being told I need to remove the unit from the car to do the cleaning, so how does one remove the unit from the dash? Is there a picture tutorial someone can provide a link to?

Thanks

 

Hello,
I wanted to know how did you solve the problem with your stereo system?
I have a 96' 2.5 TL & I have the same problem. The CD player will not work and it displays CD-PEO or something like that. I have found a used CD player and debating if I should by it and who would I get to install the player.

 

Well, first of all, it is very easy to get the stereo out of the dash. Gently pry off the wood grain strip on the dash (Gently!!). It is only held on by pressure sensitive clips. Once off, there are 4 very obvious screws to remove and the whole unit and mounting bracket pull right out.
Walk to the nearest bridge and drop the unit into the water. I doubt it would impact the unit's quality and might make you feel better.
I couldn't get a committed price from the stereo dealers in my city for the repairs and I just used an inexpensive portable CD player with a car kit that plays through the casette unit. A bit of a nuisance, but, a lot cheaper than I was being quoted for repairs. I thinnk buying the other working CD stereo unit would be a good idea as long as it's compatible with your Acura system and I don't have the tech knowledge to tell you what to look for. Others on the boards here will be able to give you that info. Hope that helps.

 

Thanks,
The other stereo is at a Japanese "Junk yard" so to speak. The said they had a stereo/cd player for a 96' acura 2.5 TL for $250. If I buy it I hope I won't have a problem getting it installed.
Thanks for your help!

 

whoa, thats expensive... I have sent out radio's at the dealership to venders locally that repair acura/honda radio's for less then replacing them. we do it all the time, most of the time it's less trhen a hundred
just a thought