Audio System Error Codes

The audio system can displays error code when a problem is detected with the audio disc or the anti-theft code.

CD Error Codes

Error Code Displayed
Possible Cause
Solution
DISC READ
Cannot read disc.
Eject the disc and try another one, or the disc is installed up side down.
DISC ERROR
There is a problem with the disc player. A common problem is disc labels coming off the disc while in the player.
Try to eject the disc and try another one. If there is still a problem, replace the navigation unit or audio unit.
HEAT ERROR
Disc player is hot. This can happen if the vehicle is parked out in the hot sun all day.
Park the vehicle in a cooler place for a while and try the disc player again. If the error code is still present, try another disc. If the error code is still present, replace the navigation unit or audio unit.
Focus Error
Possibly DVD inserted in unit, or CD installed up side down.
Eject CD and try a known-good CD.
File Error
Audio unit cannot read the files on the CD or CD-R.
  • Verify that CD/CD-R file names end in CDA or WMA.
  • Verify that CD-R discs with compressed music formats end in MP3 or WMA.
  • Other file formats like I-tunes or Ogg are not recognized.
  • WMA files may have (DRM) copy protection and cannot be read.
Mech Error
  • CD label jammed in the mechanism.
  • CD eject mechanism or motor is inoperative.
  • CD spindle motor won't spin up the CD.
Press the EJECT button and hold it for 5 seconds. If the CD does not eject, try again. If the CD still won't eject, replace the unit.


Audio Unit Error Codes

Error Code Displayed
Possible Cause
Solution
CODE ERROR E
Anti-theft code mismatch (1st try).
Enter the correct anti-theft code.
CODE ERROR 1
Anti-theft code mismatch (10th try).
Remove fuse No. 15 (10 A) in the under-dash fuse/relay box, then reinsert it. You will have 10 more tries to enter the correct anti-theft code.