Check CD

[raggs]

I had to use an air spraycan to eliminate the "CHECK CD" message about a year after I got my new 2007 Mazda3 Sport GT (standard audio package) to be able to play CDs. I haven't had a problem since but it returned last weekend and I just tried the air can trick again without success.
I've cleaned several CDs before trying to play them.
Has anybody had the same problem and do you have any suggestions?

[TheMAN]

did you try one of those lens cleaner discs? if its still under warranty, get the head unit replaced!

[J_man]

It may not be the CDs that are causing the problem.... the reader in your CD player might be dead. Have you tried other CD's you haven't used in your car before to test the reader? Also check your current CD's on a player you now works... because if they work on another player then the problem is with your car's CD player...

[SilentJay]

My CD player will usually work, however it doesn't really like Sony and Memorex CD-Rs.

[raggs]

I've tried CDs that I know work (both CD-Rs & original production CDs) and always get the "Check CD" message. I bought a lens cleaner CD disc today and it didn't work either.

[TheMAN]

then it's dead, go get it replaced

in the future, I suggest using quality brand name CD-Rs and to burn them SLOW... this makes them a lot easier to read and won't burn out the laser

[alau]

If it is still under warranty, they will fix it for free. I have mine like that. It ended up to be 2 problems...1. Jammed CD 2. Short circuit with my after market MP3 adaptor.