"CDC CODE"

This is the message on the SID when I try to access the CD changer in the
trunk. Any knowledge as to what causes this? Do I need a dealer to correct
this or do I have other options?

Thanks for your help

Bob

Sorry. I forgot to mention this is a 2000 9-3s Convertible.

Thanks again.

"Robert Murphy" <the_no_spam_murphs (AT) verizon (DOT) net> wrote

This is the message on the SID when I try to access the CD changer in the
trunk. Any knowledge as to what causes this? Do I need a dealer to
correct this or do I have other options?

Thanks for your help

Bob

In article <Dx7ud.428$P14.22@trndny05>,
Robert Murphy <the_no_spam_murphs (AT) verizon (DOT) net> wrote:

This is the message on the SID when I try to access the CD changer in the
trunk. Any knowledge as to what causes this?

The "CDC CODE" message indicates that the CD changer isn't married to
your car. Due to the risk of theft the audio system head unit and CD
changer has to be married to the car using the TECH2 diagnostics
computer (and divorced before moving them to another car).

Do I need a dealer to correct
this or do I have other options?

You need to visit someone with a TECH2 computer, e.g. a dealer or
perhaps an independent service garage.

Was the CD changer working at one time, or was it just installed?

If the changer was bought used and it wasn't properly divorced from
its previous car then it can not be married to your car. If the
VIN of the previous car is known then it might be possible to
arrange a divorce.

--
Göran Larsson http://www.mitt-eget.com/saab/

"Goran Larsson" <hoh (AT) invalid (DOT) invalid> wrote

In article <Dx7ud.428$P14.22@trndny05>,
Robert Murphy <the_no_spam_murphs (AT) verizon (DOT) net> wrote:

This is the message on the SID when I try to access the CD changer in the
trunk. Any knowledge as to what causes this?

The "CDC CODE" message indicates that the CD changer isn't married to
your car. Due to the risk of theft the audio system head unit and CD
changer has to be married to the car using the TECH2 diagnostics
computer (and divorced before moving them to another car).

Do I need a dealer to correct
this or do I have other options?

You need to visit someone with a TECH2 computer, e.g. a dealer or
perhaps an independent service garage.

Was the CD changer working at one time, or was it just installed?

If the changer was bought used and it wasn't properly divorced from
its previous car then it can not be married to your car. If the
VIN of the previous car is known then it might be possible to
arrange a divorce.

--
Göran Larsson http://www.mitt-eget.com/saab/

Thanks for your help.

I just bought the car used. I have no idea when the CD changer was
installed and it was something I forgot to check on before purchasing the
car. I do have to address another issue with the salesman so I'll bring it
up then.

Let's see if I got this straight. If the player was taken out of another
car and not divorced properly it basically becomes worthless? Seems like a
bit of overkill though.

Thanks again.

Bob


Bob

On Fri, 10 Dec 2004 08:53:05 -0500, Robert Murphy <rtmurph (AT) mailcity (DOT) com> wrote:

I just bought the car used. I have no idea when the CD changer was
installed and it was something I forgot to check on before purchasing the
car. I do have to address another issue with the salesman so I'll bring it
up then.

Yes. He should know about that, and in any case you shouldn't have to
pay for something that was effectively ruined by their installation
process.

Let's see if I got this straight. If the player was taken out of another
car and not divorced properly it basically becomes worthless? Seems like a
bit of overkill though.

Well, if some people didn't steal other peoples' stuff, none of this sort
of thing would be needed. Car audio equipment is a high-value target
normally. The theory, I suppose, is that if the thief learns that Saab
audio gear can't be resold, they'll steal from someone else next time.

Dave Hinz

In article <31to23F3f3ks1U1 (AT) individual (DOT) net>,
Robert Murphy <rtmurph (AT) mailcity (DOT) com> wrote:

Let's see if I got this straight. If the player was taken out of another
car and not divorced properly it basically becomes worthless?

That is how it is. It might be possible to divorce a CD changer if
the VIN of the car it is married to is known, by temporarily programming
that VIN in a different car, divorcing the CD changer, programming the
real VIN and marrying the CD changer. This is not a simple task and
most service technicans will probably not be able to do it without
messing up the other devices that are also married to the car.

Seems like a
bit of overkill though.

Why? If the protection could be bypassed then the protection would
be useless. The idea is to have a protection so good that the words
spread amongst the thieves are that the "Saab stuff is worthless if
stolen", not that "the Saab protection can be bypassed by using a
paper clip". This is the result of having thieves outside of the
prison walls.

I don't see this as your problem. You bought the car with the CD changer
so the dealer should marry it to the car if possible, or replace it
with a CD changer that can be married, without any cost to you.

--
Göran Larsson http://www.mitt-eget.com/saab/

"Goran Larsson" <hoh (AT) invalid (DOT) invalid> wrote

In article <Dx7ud.428$P14.22@trndny05>,
Robert Murphy <the_no_spam_murphs (AT) verizon (DOT) net> wrote:

This is the message on the SID when I try to access the CD changer in the
trunk. Any knowledge as to what causes this?

The "CDC CODE" message indicates that the CD changer isn't married to
your car. Due to the risk of theft the audio system head unit and CD
changer has to be married to the car using the TECH2 diagnostics
computer (and divorced before moving them to another car).

Do I need a dealer to correct
this or do I have other options?

You need to visit someone with a TECH2 computer, e.g. a dealer or
perhaps an independent service garage.

Was the CD changer working at one time, or was it just installed?

If the changer was bought used and it wasn't properly divorced from
its previous car then it can not be married to your car. If the
VIN of the previous car is known then it might be possible to
arrange a divorce.

--
Göran Larsson http://www.mitt-eget.com/saab/

I just got off the phone with a local dealer and their service department.
I was told by the dealer that both units would have to be removed and sent
to Clarion and that the "marriage" didn't apply to this vehicle (2000). If
the dealer is correct what are my options and what are they if the dealer is
wrong? It would seem the cost of removing everything and sending it to
Clarion could be costly. Any ideas on what my option for replacing the
unit?

Thanks for all of your help.

Bob

"Robert Murphy" <rtmurph (AT) mailcity (DOT) com> wrote

I just got off the phone with a local dealer and their service
department.
I was told by the dealer that both units would have to be removed and sent
to Clarion and that the "marriage" didn't apply to this vehicle (2000).
If
the dealer is correct what are my options and what are they if the dealer
is
wrong? It would seem the cost of removing everything and sending it to
Clarion could be costly. Any ideas on what my option for replacing the
unit?

Thanks for all of your help.

Bob

Dealer is talking rubbish.
All 9-3/5's have the 'married' audio, the only direct fit replacement is a
SAAB unit, no-one currently offers a way to directly interface with SAAB's
audio systems
Plus the units are Pioneer iirc........

"murphwiz" <murphwizTAKETHISOUT (AT) hotmail (DOT) com> wrote

"Robert Murphy" <rtmurph (AT) mailcity (DOT) com> wrote in message
news:32gq2vF3m5t0bU1 (AT) individual (DOT) net...
I just got off the phone with a local dealer and their service
department.
I was told by the dealer that both units would have to be removed and
sent
to Clarion and that the "marriage" didn't apply to this vehicle (2000).
If
the dealer is correct what are my options and what are they if the dealer
is
wrong? It would seem the cost of removing everything and sending it to
Clarion could be costly. Any ideas on what my option for replacing the
unit?

Thanks for all of your help.

Bob


Dealer is talking rubbish.
All 9-3/5's have the 'married' audio, the only direct fit replacement is a
SAAB unit, no-one currently offers a way to directly interface with SAAB's
audio systems
Plus the units are Pioneer iirc........



So I found a Saab dealer with no clue. Lucky me. There is a private

mechanic not far from where I work (Swedish Auto Sports in Cherry Hill NJ)
that specializes in Saab's. Any chance they will be able to help?

Thanks again.

Bob

"Robert Murphy" <rtmurph (AT) mailcity (DOT) com> wrote

So I found a Saab dealer with no clue. Lucky me. There is a private
mechanic not far from where I work (Swedish Auto Sports in Cherry Hill NJ)
that specializes in Saab's. Any chance they will be able to help?

Thanks again.

Bob

If he has the TECH 2 diagnostic/programming computer he may be able to.