LS400_96

Does the pioneer cd changer read cd-rw discs. I tried this on a '96 LS400, and it cannot read the disc. Is this the same for other LS400s.

avalon42

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Probably not RWs, but I know that my unit read CD-Rs fine.

EXE.UCF10

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CD-RWs will not work, only CD-Rs.

sha4000

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What they said

Blavatsky

CD-Rs don't work on mine, and i've tried about 6 brands and 3 colors. Good luck, some work better than others.

PureDrifter

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as long as you finalize the CD when u burn it it normally works

avalon42

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What year is your car? If you have a 90, it might explain it. Some older CD-ROM readers have a hard time reading CD-Rs. It's based on older firmware and optical readers...

RA40

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I haven't tried an RW...regular CD-R work fine in mine. I don't think I've burned a coaster for the car yet.

Blavatsky

I have a 99...burned about 10 coasters trying to get one that worked. I have the 6 disc OEM lexus changer. All CDs burned in Nero and finalized (!?!?). Some older threads suggest that darker color CDs work because the laser is seeing thru (in a way) a silver or gold disc. The one dark blue CD I tried sort of worked, but was horribly skipping and hissing. So I'm MP3 player thru tapedeck now.

avalon42

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Hmm...it could be always restricted to your specific unit (maybe it has problems) does it read normal non-burnt disks fine? I would check those disks in someone else's LS400 just to be sure...

...but sounds like everyone here does not have any real problems.

Blavatsky

It does read non-burnt discs fine, although they do have to be in pretty good shape...scratched up discs play pretty bad. I think it's just very sensitive. It may have issues, but I gave up because of the limitations of CD audio storage.

avalon42

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Yeah, nuff said, maybe you should try PD's hardwired IPOD installation...

...I got mine hooked up via AUX inputs in my aftermarket headunit, and been loving it ever since...