2003 G35: CD Changer Problem (CD ERR FO)

[echau]

Hello,

I'm new here, so please take it easy on me.

Today, I purchased my first vehicle (w/o parent's help). I went to the dealership and test drove a 2003 G35 Sedan (only 36,000 miles, clean CarFax report, etc etc...). Anyways, when I first turned on the car, I heard a clicking sound coming from the CD player, but it went away in less than 10 seconds. I asked the salesperson about it and he said the CD changer must be cycling, looking for a CD to play. Foolishly, I believed him. I bought the car since everything else was perfect, and drove to school, and then back home using the FM radio.

When I got home, I decided to try out the CD player. To my suprise, it reads "CD ERR FO" (This was before I put any CDs in). I've come to realize that it's jammed. This is what has me worried...The 4 year warranty on the vehicle expired 7/11/2007, and the car was used and sold by the dealership 'as is.'

I plan on calling the dealership tomorrow to inquire about the problem. I just find it unfair that I was led to believe one thing, and yet things ended up differently.

Is there anything I could do to fix this problem myself? Any information/suggestions regarding the matter are highly appreciated.

Thank you.

-Edward

[zozoka1212]

Welcome to nico,

All you can do to go back and talk to them. You bought the car as is. It sucks my friend. Lets hope they will help you out with it. Let us know if you talked to them.

zozo

[echau]

Welcome to nico,

All you can do to go back and talk to them. You bought the car as is. It sucks my friend. Lets hope they will help you out with it. Let us know if you talked to them.

zozo

Thanks.

I'm going to call the dealership today when they open. Hopefully they'll help me, especially since I was given false information. When I checked out the car, there was about 70% tread on the tires, and it was due for an oil change in about 1500 miles. The salesperson had them put on 4 new tires and change the oil without me asking them to. I can only hope that they'll be just as helpful with the CD changer unit.

[G_whizz]

Good luck with that!

Welcome to NICO and let us know how it turns out!

[echau]

Good luck with that!

Welcome to NICO and let us know how it turns out!

Thanks!

I talked to the salesperson that sold the car to me. He said that he can have it fixed and that I should call him back later in the day. When I called him, he told me that he spoke with the service and parts department and they didn't have the CD changer in stock. So, they ordered one for me and I should be getting it installed next week free of charge.

Now I can have some kind of peace of mind. I'll just have to wait until next week to see how it all turns out. Hopefully good!