Dark Blue

Hi, the Porsche CD2 radio in my 89 S4 mysteriously quit working yesterday. It was fine when I drove to work. When I went to drive home, nothing. The LCD window lights up blue, but has no display (no numbers or anything). Ther is no sound or static or anything from the speakers. The CD player quit working a few years ago, so i can't test that function.

Has anyone experienced this and is there anything I can check. I don't think it's a fuse, because the LCD display lights up, so it looks like teh radio is getting power. I want to keep the stock look of the CD 2, but will reploace with an newer stereo if repair is ridiculous. I hate the bling look of most new stereos. Any suggestions on something that would look good in a stock 89 dash. Thanks for any suggestions.

Steve
89 S4

Marine Blue

Unfortunately the CD-2 is no longer supported and many of us have non-working radios. Alpine stopped carrying parts for these a couple of years ago IIRC.

If you're ok with aftermarket I owuld suggest a Nakamichi CD300 or CD400 as a good replacement. They're hard to find and a little pricey but they will look right at home in the dash.

Another solution is the Blaupunkt, they offer one or two which look "normal"

LeRox

Afshin,

funny thing...I was looking at the same radio, the cd400 is likely where i'm leaning...here's a pic.

WallyP

Check the fuses - note "fuses", not "fuse". There are usually two power sources for the radio - always on, to keep the settings, and ignition switch controlled, to furnish the operating power.

Randy V

If you do end up replacing it, be sure to get a unit with a line-in jack for plugging in an iPod type device.

Once you have that capability, you will never again load your car up with CDs.

Dark Blue

Anyone know if the Porsche CR 220 is a direct fit replacement. There are a couple of these on e-bay and they look good.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Porsc...ayphotohosting

Thanks.

Steve

Bill Coleman

I have an odd problem - it looks like the FM section of my radio died. AM still works. Don't know about the cassette. The car is in the shop getting a new A/C compressor so I can't run out to the garage and try it.

So it looks like I may be in the market for a new radio as well.

gbarron

I believe after a certain year the newer style head units require a fiber optic type of security link to the rest of the cars electronics for it to work. Not sure of the cut off, 2003 maybe? Either way, best to check into it before buying on e-bay.

Glenn

southpaw51

Just had the same thing happen to me while updating the audio system. I was messing around with the amp on my 1988 and popped the fuse. Check 15 amp fuse for the radio. I had the exact symptoms and a fuse change was all that was needed. Good luck.

John Struthers

Could use a little help getting a Billy Idol CD out of my Alpine unit. I've had it with CD units as
they hold the heat but would at least like to hear the radio.

sty3x

If you want to get it out you have to do a rebel yell

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ToeY7MkCm0c

Gary Knox

PM sent about Nakamichi Music Box VI & CDR-220

Gary Knox

John Struthers

Tried "the Yell", still no joy.