Deathwish238

wtf, my Eclipse CD-8445 will not read CDs. Doesn't matter if it's a real CD, burned audio cd, or burned mp3 data cd...it just doesn't read it. I stick the CD in and after about a minute it spits it out and says Info 3.

It started doing this out of the blue pretty much...literally it was playing a CD and then I got back in my car an hour later and it wouldn't read it.

Any ideas? I know Info 3 means it can't read the CD...but that doesn't really help me too much. I doubt I'm still under warranty as I got the head unit more than two years ago.

Deathwish238

No Love?

HaYnSktC

same thing happens to me sometimes too..
i have an 8455...
i usually just put it on the radio/ipod for a little bit and then try the cd again and it usually works

Deathwish238

Yeah that didn't work and it's been days!

xravexboix

Your cd player is dead. I had a 8454, 8455 and one older unit (forgot which one) and they all had the same problem. After about 18 months, the dreaded INFO3 pops up. If you try a lens cleaner, it may help, but it usually results in sending it off for repairs.

So far, my CD7000 unit has been holding up... *knock on wood* and it's been over 18 months.

Deathwish238

I don't know if I'ld buy Eclipse again

HaYnSktC

i would lol
i still like my 8455 =(

xravexboix

Actually only 1 unit from my Eclipse armada survived... my cheapy unit (CD3000 series from 2004/2005, forgot the model#) is still working in my dad's truck.

Eclipse has changed now... they use cheaper materials and have a REALLY cheesy look, but have more reliable internal components (odd trade off...). Unfortunately, their 3-year warranty is now defunct. It's only 1 year now =\

Even Alpine has cheapened their flagship models (well, flagship in the attainable range, the F1 series is still good).

It's hard to find a good source unit nowadays.