Octavia mk1 symphony changer SURFACE problems

Irish Des · 26-08-2007, 22:14

Hi There,

Apologies for what may be an old question, but i have been getting a SURFACE
error when trying to use the CD Changer. Upon contacting the dealer i have tried cleaning the discs and checking that no water had got in from the rear washer pipe.

I am wondering if this requires a new grundig changer, i use this all the
time and its become a real pain, all help and tips greatly accepted. I've tried
a couple of head units (inc MP3) but the old faithfull symphony has been
good to me and i'd like to keep it if possible

Maybe a good (reasonably priced) auto electrician could take a look, i just don't want to be shafted if its something simple

Cheers
Des

mluton · 27-08-2007, 00:21

Mine does it quite regular on changing discs, but a good blow out and ca clean of the discs itseems to sort itself out.

Mine hates alot of CDR media, but morrisions own i never had a problem with.

th4neuk · 27-08-2007, 20:29

I've had this a few times and blasted it out with compressed air. Soon sorted the problem.

Cheers

mattbeef · 27-08-2007, 20:35

yea i can echo the above.
normally if i turn the whole thing off for about 30 seconds and try again all is good

Irish Des · 27-08-2007, 20:43

Thanks Guys,

Its now stating CHK MAGAZINE and surface error has gone

Any ideas? In the past switching it on and off has worked but this time it does not
like it

Cheers

Des

mluton · 27-08-2007, 20:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Irish Des

Thanks Guys,

Its now stating CHK MAGAZINE and surface error has gone

Any ideas? In the past switching it on and off has worked but this time it does not
like it

Cheers

Des

Get this to, take it out and put it in till it works.

Ussually when i change the discs its a bit of a battle, but once working it works till change time again.

th4neuk · 27-08-2007, 20:47

Yep mine does that too.

I tend to listen to the discs getting checked (you can hear the whiring) before I try the CD.

Cheers

Irish Des · 27-08-2007, 20:52

cheers,

i'll keep at it, hope it starts working again cause I quite like the unit.

Any further ideas if that fails greatly accepted

Des

th4neuk · 27-08-2007, 20:56

I sprayed a small amount of silicone grease (special electric stuff I had kicking around) onto the moving bar on top of the unit. Not sure if this helped it but combined with the above it helped.

I was very surprised to also find a razor blade on this part of the unit when I checked it out. Removed that and it also ran better lol.

I actually got in the boot and checked it out with a torch.

HTH

Cheers

Irish Des · 27-08-2007, 20:59

Cheers Alan,

It is a big boot and i want to fix it but my wife might lock me in for a laugh !!!!

I'll try anything to fix it as i don't want to buy a new unit if its not required, it doesn't seem to be making the full whirring sound when the disc cartridge is inserted, it makes a brief noise then nowt

Is it on its road out????

D

KenONeill · 28-08-2007, 13:22

I've occasionally had one or both of these issues, but only when I've hit a bump as it was trying to change discs. A few magazine in and outs, and leaving it in, engine off overnight has always been enough to sort the worst ones.

mattbeef · 28-08-2007, 17:46

Well after finding a bargin Alpine ill be waving good bye to the symphony head unit and changer

Happy days

marksmeth · 28-08-2007, 18:24

I've also had SURFACE come up on the display when i've tried playing a copied CD

.I took the CD out and it's been fine with every other disc. It might just be the disc you're playing???

mluton · 28-08-2007, 19:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by marksmeth

I've also had SURFACE come up on the display when i've tried playing a copied CD

.I took the CD out and it's been fine with every other disc. It might just be the disc you're playing???

I agree, different discs, different results with the CD Changer. Morrisons own are a good safe buy.

26-08-2007, 22:14	#1
Irish Des Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Airdrie Posts: 35 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Octavia mk1 symphony changer SURFACE problems Hi There, Apologies for what may be an old question, but i have been getting a SURFACE error when trying to use the CD Changer. Upon contacting the dealer i have tried cleaning the discs and checking that no water had got in from the rear washer pipe. I am wondering if this requires a new grundig changer, i use this all the time and its become a real pain, all help and tips greatly accepted. I've tried a couple of head units (inc MP3) but the old faithfull symphony has been good to me and i'd like to keep it if possible Maybe a good (reasonably priced) auto electrician could take a look, i just don't want to be shafted if its something simple Cheers Des

27-08-2007, 00:21	#2
mluton I have VAG COM Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: South Birmingham Posts: 6,213 Thanks: 45 Thanked 208 Times in 183 Posts	Re: Octavia mk1 symphony changer SURFACE problems Mine does it quite regular on changing discs, but a good blow out and ca clean of the discs itseems to sort itself out. Mine hates alot of CDR media, but morrisions own i never had a problem with. __________________ Support Briskoda----------------------> Red Skoda Octavia V//RS Mods to date: Carbonio CAI Forge 007 DV Aero Wipers Briskoda Stickers KVW100 GB Wheel Inserts RS Tuning Remap Delocked Piper Cat Back Kenwood KDC-W6541U Fli Twin 12" Active Sub Parrot CK3100 *------------------------------------------------*

27-08-2007, 20:29	#3
th4neuk Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 432 Thanks: 6 Thanked 27 Times in 21 Posts	Re: Octavia mk1 symphony changer SURFACE problems I've had this a few times and blasted it out with compressed air. Soon sorted the problem. Cheers __________________ Alan 04 Octavia vRS. Black Magic. Xenons. Green Cotton Filter. LCR Front Splitter

27-08-2007, 20:35	#4
mattbeef Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sheffield Posts: 3,335 Thanks: 38 Thanked 114 Times in 113 Posts	Re: Octavia mk1 symphony changer SURFACE problems yea i can echo the above. normally if i turn the whole thing off for about 30 seconds and try again all is good __________________ I few bits here and there but im happy to Performance Torque Go on click me you know you want to

27-08-2007, 20:43	#5
Irish Des Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Airdrie Posts: 35 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Octavia mk1 symphony changer SURFACE problems Thanks Guys, Its now stating CHK MAGAZINE and surface error has gone Any ideas? In the past switching it on and off has worked but this time it does not like it Cheers Des

27-08-2007, 20:47	#7
th4neuk Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 432 Thanks: 6 Thanked 27 Times in 21 Posts	Re: Octavia mk1 symphony changer SURFACE problems Yep mine does that too. I tend to listen to the discs getting checked (you can hear the whiring) before I try the CD. Cheers __________________ Alan 04 Octavia vRS. Black Magic. Xenons. Green Cotton Filter. LCR Front Splitter

27-08-2007, 20:52	#8
Irish Des Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Airdrie Posts: 35 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Octavia mk1 symphony changer SURFACE problems cheers, i'll keep at it, hope it starts working again cause I quite like the unit. Any further ideas if that fails greatly accepted Des

27-08-2007, 20:56	#9
th4neuk Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 432 Thanks: 6 Thanked 27 Times in 21 Posts	Re: Octavia mk1 symphony changer SURFACE problems I sprayed a small amount of silicone grease (special electric stuff I had kicking around) onto the moving bar on top of the unit. Not sure if this helped it but combined with the above it helped. I was very surprised to also find a razor blade on this part of the unit when I checked it out. Removed that and it also ran better lol. I actually got in the boot and checked it out with a torch. HTH Cheers __________________ Alan 04 Octavia vRS. Black Magic. Xenons. Green Cotton Filter. LCR Front Splitter

27-08-2007, 20:59	#10
Irish Des Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Airdrie Posts: 35 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Octavia mk1 symphony changer SURFACE problems Cheers Alan, It is a big boot and i want to fix it but my wife might lock me in for a laugh !!!! I'll try anything to fix it as i don't want to buy a new unit if its not required, it doesn't seem to be making the full whirring sound when the disc cartridge is inserted, it makes a brief noise then nowt Is it on its road out???? D

28-08-2007, 13:22	#11
KenONeill Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Normally somewhere in Scotland! Posts: 9,627 Thanks: 46 Thanked 447 Times in 440 Posts	Re: Octavia mk1 symphony changer SURFACE problems I've occasionally had one or both of these issues, but only when I've hit a bump as it was trying to change discs. A few magazine in and outs, and leaving it in, engine off overnight has always been enough to sort the worst ones.

28-08-2007, 17:46	#12
mattbeef Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sheffield Posts: 3,335 Thanks: 38 Thanked 114 Times in 113 Posts	Re: Octavia mk1 symphony changer SURFACE problems Well after finding a bargin Alpine ill be waving good bye to the symphony head unit and changer Happy days __________________ I few bits here and there but im happy to Performance Torque Go on click me you know you want to

28-08-2007, 18:24	#13
marksmeth Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Dursley, south Glos Posts: 37 Thanks: 3 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Octavia mk1 symphony changer SURFACE problems I've also had SURFACE come up on the display when i've tried playing a copied CD .I took the CD out and it's been fine with every other disc. It might just be the disc you're playing???

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