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Old 06-29-2010, 10:27 AM
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I have 2003 S80 with 4CD changer that displays "DISK ERROR" message. I am going to try to take the radio out, clean the optical sensor, put it back in and see if that helps.

Now, are there any tricks or things I should know about? I have read that I may lose steering wheel controls and that would have to be reprogrammed by the dealer. Is that true? Any other things that I need to watch for?

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Old 06-29-2010, 10:05 PM
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Probably needs a new one, but I do not think you will lose anything.
 
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Old 06-30-2010, 08:23 AM
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When my cd changer said Disk Error it had broken gear teeth inside. I was able to mess around with it and get it to work a little, but sooner or later it will need to be replaced.
 
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I've had the stereo out of my '02 S60 and didn't have any problems when I re installed it. No anti-theft code, no lost steering wheel controls...nothing.
 
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Old 07-01-2010, 07:29 AM
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Thanks for replies.

One more question. Can I drive the car without the radio for a while? I don't think I will be able to take it out, fix it and put it back the same day. I am just curious about any error codes that the car may throw.
 
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Old 07-01-2010, 09:56 AM
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The car does not care. Just dont sing to it or it might throw a code.
 
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