AU2 XR8 6 stacker problems

Bolly · 19-08-2008, 01:53 PM

Hi Guys
The problem iv`e got is that the unit won`t eject the cd`s.. It just keeps whirling then goes to radio mode for 5 secs and then goes back to playing a cd..
The car has only done 36,000 kilo`s
Cheers

**Peuty** · 19-08-2008, 01:59 PM

36000 kilos!!!!! Woah.

Ahem.

In regards to your stacker, rip it out, bust the CD's out, and throw it in the bin. This is a common problem with the AU 6 stacker and even though you may fix it once, there are no guarantees that it won't happen again. Cut your losses.

FTe342 · 19-08-2008, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Bolly

Hi Guys
The problem iv`e got is that the unit won`t eject the cd`s.. It just keeps whirling then goes to radio mode for 5 secs and then goes back to playing a cd..
The car has only done 36,000 kilo`s
Cheers

Others have had success with disconnecting the battery for 10mins which acts as a reset for the player

b2tf · 19-08-2008, 02:47 PM

Id go with chucking it

FGII-XR6 · 19-08-2008, 02:57 PM

asl ( site sponsor) reco these it you want they will return your disks too

Bolly · 19-08-2008, 03:04 PM

Love your car Peuty..
Mines galaxy Blue, 2 and Half inch exhaust (Dual) Sunroof,Full Tickford Kit..

Nice Bra, i like the Tickford badge..could you tell me where you bought it from and what is it worth to buy..looks great..
Where`s your engine cover?

Oh back to the CD player.. I might disconect the power source but can it be done by just removing the fuse??? I`d like to keep it if i can, but if not do the after market CD Players work with the steering wheel controls??
Cheers

**Peuty** · 19-08-2008, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Bolly

Love your car Peuty..
Mines galaxy Blue, 2 and Half inch exhaust (Dual) Sunroof,Full Tickford Kit..

Nice Bra, i like the Tickford badge..could you tell me where you bought it from and what is it worth to buy..looks great..
Where`s your engine cover?

Oh back to the CD player.. I might disconect the power source but can it be done by just removing the fuse??? I`d like to keep it if i can, but if not do the after market CD Players work with the steering wheel controls??
Cheers

Thanks mate. I got the bra from CarBra in Victoria. $440 delivered which was with the Tickford badge and blue stitching too.

My engine cover....I wish I knew where it was too!

Bolly · 19-08-2008, 03:06 PM

Sorry AU3XR6
I didn`t understand your commet?
Cheers

FGII-XR6 · 19-08-2008, 05:03 PM

ASL http://www.asllogistics.com/ (an AFF site sponsor) recondition the AU 6 STACKER it is not listed on their web site but email them for a quote

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Originally Posted by Bolly

Sorry AU3XR6
I didn`t understand your commet?
Cheers

Bolly · 19-08-2008, 05:54 PM

got it this time au3xr8

Bolly · 20-08-2008, 06:38 PM

Pulled the fuses off to the CD player last night to try and reboot it, now it wont even play cd`s .. Can you buy a after market cd player that fits perfectly and still works with the steering wheel volume buttons??

**Peuty** · 20-08-2008, 06:40 PM

No Bolly you can't. I think you can purchase what is called a CAT9, which interfaces between the aftermarket HU and the factory s/wheel controls. Pretty exxy though.

As for an aftermarket HU fitting perfectly, you are probably better off getting a single DIN unit and purchasing an AU1 radio pocket to fill up the spare gap.

b2tf · 20-08-2008, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Peuty

No Bolly you can't. I think you can purchase what is called a CAT9, which interfaces between the aftermarket HU and the factory s/wheel controls. Pretty exxy though.

As for an aftermarket HU fitting perfectly, you are probably better off getting a single DIN unit and purchasing an AU1 radio pocket to fill up the spare gap.

CAT09 adaptor is what youre talking about, this allows you to use the steering wheel controls with aftermarket headunits.

Bolly · 20-08-2008, 06:58 PM

Sounds good, but i prefer a HU that would fill the hole in dash..and advice which unit?

b2tf · 20-08-2008, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Bolly

Sounds good, but i prefer a HU that would fill the hole in dash..and advice which unit?

honestly youre better off going with a single DIN unit, as the curve of the AU dash makes double din ones look very odd and out of place. The pocket is not that bad looking, ive got one in mine.

My personal preference for headunit is Alpine, as Pioneer dont work very well with the aerial setup in AU's.

**Peuty** · 20-08-2008, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by b2tf

My personal preference for headunit is Alpine, as Pioneer dont work very well with the aerial setup in AU's.

Agree regarding Pioneer, but I would prefer a Clarion H/U, but thats a personal thing.

FGII-XR6 · 20-08-2008, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Peuty

Agree regarding Pioneer, but I would prefer a Clarion H/U, but thats a personal thing.

if using the cat interface you are best using an alpine with the direct connect option built in. no other makes have this you need to use an IR set up which I found to be a PITA in bright light

Bolly · 20-08-2008, 07:57 PM

Cheers for that info..
I was happy with performance of the original 6 stacker, but what you guys are saying its just not worth it... I`ll go tommorrow to Tonkins and see what they can offer..

**DFB FGXR6** · 20-08-2008, 09:40 PM

I had the same problem with my AU. Same whirring sound and it cycled between the radio and CD. Broke down twice , and both time I had it rebuilt.The second time under warrenty. Was absolutly infurating driving around listening to road and diff noise.

Bolly · 21-08-2008, 01:22 AM

Thanks au3xr6

Bolly · 22-08-2008, 08:04 PM

Took your advice guys, not to fix my 6 cd stacker and i bought a single Din Kenwood DVD, Cd,USB,IPOD unit.. Model KVT-532

To remove the original, it looks like i`ll have to make a tool to fit the 4 holes on the face of the unit?
I check around for info while i wait for some response from you guys..
Cheers

b2tf · 22-08-2008, 08:37 PM

An installer can have it out in about 10 seconds using DIN keys made to suit, or you can buy them on Ebay for about $15 - but if youre only going to use them once its wasted money.

A coathanger will do but be careful that you dont damage the pins - just point them straight in and push until they click, then slowly pull the entire unit out.

Bolly · 22-08-2008, 08:49 PM

Thanks b2tf

SSVPom · 22-08-2008, 10:51 PM

Made some radio puller-outer tools (their technical name) from a wire coat hanger and battled for an hour but eventually got the head unit out in my S2 Ghia... my head unit was doing the whirring noise and would not play CD's either. Stopped the whirring by pulling the fuse out.

It's never recovered either, so will have to think about replacement soon. The fix up of the stock head unit cost over 300 bucks from site sponsors here, more than a whole new aftermarket unit.

I have a question, aside from the steering wheel controls, will an aftermarket head unit work easily with my factory amp and subwoofer ?

b2tf · 23-08-2008, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by FairmontPom

Made some radio puller-outer tools (their technical name) from a wire coat hanger and battled for an hour but eventually got the head unit out in my S2 Ghia... my head unit was doing the whirring noise and would not play CD's either. Stopped the whirring by pulling the fuse out.

It's never recovered either, so will have to think about replacement soon. The fix up of the stock head unit cost over 300 bucks from site sponsors here, more than a whole new aftermarket unit.

I have a question, aside from the steering wheel controls, will an aftermarket head unit work easily with my factory amp and subwoofer ?

The amp is the tricky bit as the plug on it is made to suit the factory HU. You can do it but most aftermarket HU's have a few RCA jacks and some even have direct sub control so I'd set it up that way.