Pioneer Stacker not working

[JH32]

I was trying to install my Pioneer stacker and it doesn't work

I had it working before, but then it suddenly stopped.

I tested the power with a test light, and there is power going into the stacker, but when I press eject the cartridge doesnt come out.

whats going on!

On the deck I can't choose the stacker. It only cycles through the Tape deck and the Radio.

Does anyone know why this might be happening??

[Jay95R33]

Originally posted by JiMiH

I was trying to install my Pioneer stacker and it doesn't work

I had it working before, but then it suddenly stopped.

I tested the power with a test light, and there is power going into the stacker, but when I press eject the cartridge doesnt come out.

whats going on!

On the deck I can't choose the stacker. It only cycles through the Tape deck and the Radio.

Does anyone know why this might be happening??

Hmmm, a few things to check....

Make sure the cable is conected correctly into both the head unit and the stacker.

Check the fuse that's near the stacker.

And the one that I forgot a few times is the earth wire for the stacker.

Give them ago.

Goodluck

J

[JH32]

Cheers mate,

I'll give them all a go tonite while I'm at work

hehehe petrol station pays me to read Playboys and play with my car all night

[JH32]

damn

tried all of them and the stacker still doesnt work

looks like i'll have to try and find someone who'll fix it

[riggaP]

The same thing happened to mine. It was under the seat, and a piece of fabric (from the seat cover) got jammed in there and it basically shut down. Check if anything has slid in with the cartridge...

One other thing I can think of is that the pioneer stackers have an adjustment on each side that lets it know if its installed horizontally or vertically. I'm not 100% but I think they have to be set the same on both sides for it to work (and set correctly)... worth a look anyway...

[JH32]

mmm checked that couldnt see anything

normally when the power comes on the stacker makes a noise like it's sorting the cds in the cartridge or something.

now it makes no noise at all

[riggaP]

This might be a silly question but is the cartridge pushed in properly?

Remember, you can shut the door without the cartridge clicking into place...

[JH32]

Yo checked that too

This is killing me hey!

At the moment I have to listen to shitty tapes coz I can't get good reception from the radio either!!!

Do you know the authorized Pioneer repairer in Perth by any chance

[riggaP]

Originally posted by JiMiH

Yo checked that too

Do you know the authorized Pioneer repairer in Perth by any chance

Sorry cant help there... try the Pioneer Aus web site...

You've got the right idea tho, its stuffed.

[JH32]

Originally posted by riggaP

You've got the right idea tho, its stuffed.

hehehe yeh i think it is

cheers for your help dude

[RUX]

I've got a Sony 12 stacker that does exactly the same thing (i.e sweet fa) - its pissing me off cos i'm listening to tapes as well!

Need to hurry up and save for a new cd/mp3 player!

[JH32]

hehe

still havent got mine fixed

tapes suck

[ix9]

may be relevant... - my stacker stopped working after the cable at the back of the head unit shorted out with the radio mounts... it earthed itself... bzzzzt.. no worky.

[JH32]

damn!

did you manage to get it fixed kym?

or is it fisted?

[ix9]

yeha, i got it... blew the fuse on the stacker cord near the head unit... fixed OK now tho twas lucky... that wat I get for using "Kym's dodgy home install" services...

[JH32]

haha

ur lucky then!

i cant find anything possibly wrong except for the internals of the stacker

I'll just take it to Pioneer when I get round to it I think!

[RUX]

Actually JimiH u could be lucky, i took my Sony one to a local audio place and they said that the Pioneers are easy and quick to fix if anthing goes wrong - apparently it could take 3-6 months to get mine fixed by Sony so I basically ripped it out and gonna redo the stereo from scratch anyways. Hope you have better luck!

I think i'll check if any fuses are blown anyways - hopefully it could be just that and woohoo 12 disc stacker here i come!

[riggaP]

It might be worth opening it up yourself and having a look. You might find that its something simple (like a loose spring).

[JH32]

Yeah cheers guys I might have a little look-see inside

If I can't see anything astray I'll just dump it with them and get them to fix it! That's good news though about being easier to fix!

Phew!

[Guest GR33DyMANGO]

hey dewd theres a place on the corner of scarborough beach road and selby st, osborne park, where u can get it fixed. i reckon they are a rip off.. but if u run out of options u should try this place.

pioneer etc and all those big coys use them to repair their stuff....... so ive heard.

for anymore info u know how to contact me...

ps. that number again is 0055 MANGO