How to configure Simens NCDR1500 CD player with Philips CD changer in Vauxhall Astra 2001?

Question

Hi

I've a an issue with my personal car (2001 Vauxhall Astra) which is fitted with a factory standard Siemens NCDR1500 CD player.

For some reason, the CD player is not talking to CD changer in glove box which is again a Vauxhall standard Philips CD changer.. (not recognising it). Since its connected to wiring provided by Vauxhall in glove box, CD changer powers up and makes noises going through CDs/ lifting them etc..

But would not do anything when CD changer button (CDC) is pressed on NCDR1500..

I've tried to read error codes/ comms issues through Vauxhall tech2 (on OBD) but did not find anything! I've also tried powering up with CDC button pressed and turning ignition ON and a few other tricks thinking it might ask me for changer code (that I have) but nothing.

I've tried disconnecting the battery overnight thinking it might ask me for a code in the morning but still nothing. The neadunit (NCDR1500) is not coded.

Any help would be so much appreciated... thanks..

Answer 1

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