1995 Pontiac Grand Prix Radio problem

[Maleficus]

Now you may ask, Maleficus, this is 2008 why are you using a tape player!? I run my mp3 player through a tape adapter.

I've searched for the error code and it tells me to call the dealer and reference a TSB, i was wondering if maybe someone here had the solution so i didn't have to go waste my money @ the dealer. The player was working fine on my way to class, went to class, came back, all of a sudden it didn't work .

 

[LTC8K6]

Look for a junkyard replacement?

 

[BassBomb]

stop!

Check your manual and or title and this code should be there

I had a similar error which is actually tied to the Theft System after jump starting my Civic. It makes you enter a security code to re-enable the device.

You will need to find this code (you should have it) otherwise dealer will be able to provide it I am sure.

After you get the code its simply pressing the right buttons to enter it and it will work again

 

[Demon-Xanth]

Regarding the anti-theft thought:
"There are car radio error codes, most common, "err", "e20" for CD and E13, E14 for cassette. These codes appear when inserting a CD or cassette. The following procedure will not unlock or remove this code from the car radio. This is a CD or tape malfunction that requires repair.
"

What the error means:
"E13 : Tape Communication Error Cause(s): The micro-processor is reading the speed pulses from the tape deck either too fast or too slow. Correction(s): It the tape player is still playing a cassette, try a new cassette. If there is still an error, service the unit at an ACDelco�® Service Center. "
http://www.carforums.net/showthread.php?t=11337

 

[Demon-Xanth]

...my guess: broken drive belt

 

[Black88GTA]

Originally posted by: Demon-Xanth
...my guess: broken drive belt

This.

Have you (OP) ever popped open a tape player or old walkman? The drive belt on these things is literally a slightly modified rubber band. In your case, a 13 year old rubber band that has lived in a car subject to extreme temperatures its whole life. It's usually pretty easy to replace if you are somewhat mechanically inclined, but finding one in the proper size may be difficult.

 

[Colt45]

Originally posted by: Black88GTA

Originally posted by: Demon-Xanth
...my guess: broken drive belt

This.

Have you (OP) ever popped open a tape player or old walkman? The drive belt on these things is literally a slightly modified rubber band. In your case, a 13 year old rubber band that has lived in a car subject to extreme temperatures its whole life. It's usually pretty easy to replace if you are somewhat mechanically inclined, but finding one in the proper size may be difficult.

Hey, and while you've got the deck out, you can step into the 21st century and replace it

Unless it's another one of those goddamn non-DIN delco deals... WHY. ugh