So I was listenign to a cd yesterday on my AVIC-N3 and then it just stopped playing and on the dvd screen it said "Please Insert Appropriate Disc" so I take out my cd and tried putting in one of the map dvds but that still does nothing. I't wont evne play cds. just the radio. I tried resetting it and that didnt help, i disconnected my battery and that didnt help either. Anyone have this problem. I need help please thanks.

BUMP

MINE TOO DID THE SAME THING ME ITS TELLING ME TO TAKE OFF THE MAP DICS AND INSERT THE APPLICATION DISC ANYONE OUT THERE FOR HEPL PLEASE

One of the cable that connects the DVD mech may have come loose or partially loose. If it is out all together it will say something like it can't use DVD mech.

would that be the wire in the back of the unit or ??? can we fix it at home?? this seem more tobe like a software problem

how old is it? did you buy it new? it might be caused by the eye laser, that happens from playing too many bootlegged dvds or cds. the bootlegs strain the laser eye making it work harder.

i just got mine 2 week ago...mainly play mp3 disc.....and it happen

I am having the same problemwith mine is there a fix for this problem or is this unit junk allready

TTT

OK, I've replied to quite a few questions like this. I have the same problem on my BRAND NEW N3. It wont read any disc. After calling Pioneer directly I was told that the Laser Pickup was out of alignment. I was told to return my unit for a new one. If that is not possible, you can take it to a repair center and have the laser re-aligned for a reasonable fee.
Shawn