Audio Systems: 00 Isuzu Rodeo 6 Disc CD Changer not working properly, isuzu rodeo, laser diodes

Question
I have a 2000 Isuzu Rodeo with about 64000 miles. My 6 Disc CD changer wont work properly and Its been acting up for about a week. Everytime I try to put a CD it works but then makes a weird noise then it says ERR3 then doesnt even read the CD that its in the CD Changer. I tried ejecting them back out but it wont eject anything cuz it doesnt read that there are any CD's.  

Answer
Yes, this is a not so uncommon occurence. It is caused by a weak laser diode, a badly aligned optical pick up system or a defective digital decoder.

The repair is usually quite expensive.  Sometimes greater than purchasing a new unit or adding an external cd player.  See this site for some OEM fitting changers that might be of interest.

http://www.partydown.com/

There are other possibilities such as adding an iPod or mp3 player that feeds into your fm radio.  An iPod will hold many more tunes than the cd changer; as will an mp3 player.

Sorry you are having this problem with a relatively new unit.  But, Laser Diodes are manufactured in a very statistical environment and some last forever and others poop out after a few hundred hours of play.

Hope this helps.

CLeggsan