Rowe Ami Cd 100 problem

Hello,

I read several topics but dont find answer, and i hope you can give a suggestion to fix my rowe amd cd 100. I continuly have 0505 error code, and the mech dont play the right cd. I TRIED everything... Sommetimes pick up the right cd after then 1-2-3 positon fail. Not every time but often.

What we have done:

- check optos switches
- checked program version (3,9)
- try full reset
- initaliazed several times
- try two different mech board
- new laser pickup to cdm12

Any idea?

if you have any suggestion please writte me


Thank you really much

Best wishes


Andras Lugosi
Hungray, Europe

Hi Andras,
Since you have not indicated which model, which model power supply ( early-updated, or "switching" type), which CDM, and if this is a "recent problem", or you have just purchased this phono--- I can only guess-
Also, since the service manual indicates "05-05" is an error in the basket location process, I can only guess that either the opto sensor is dirty, incorrectly adjusted or mal-functioning.
What I would do, is consult the Service Manual ( if you do not have one--see above--"where to buy---"), remove, clean, re-install and adjust, as per the Manual. One other thing of note--the plug on the opto MUST be "red" colored--If, "someone" has installed the earlier model,(white plug), it will never operate as it should.
Ron Rich

Thanks for Your comment.

This is a ROWE AMI CD 100 E, with CDM 12, sensor all clean, laser pick up new. Sotware version is 3,9.

I already have service manual, and the problem is came up randomly. After 2-6 correct CD pick up make a mistake and put an neraly CD in to the mechanics.

Opto has red cabel

You are welcome--
Type of player (CDM-12, IMHO, the "worst") is not important, in this case-- It's the "opto sensor" that determines which CD will be played--OR--if the "Sprague system" is failing, this can also cause similar actions. I would remove the Sprague assembly, check it for "loosness", anywhere, in the system--and while out, oil the motor felts/bearings with 20 wt. oil. Do NOT over oil it, and get oil in the rubber grommets on the gear-- these must be "firm" and free of oil--Re-install, and adjust it as per manual--
Ron Rich

Sorry what type of oil is this?

20 wt. oil

It's "known here" as 20 weight, Non Detergent, Motor oil-- usually designated for "electric motors"-