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Omega Help Area => Omega Electrical and Audio Help => Topic started by: tunnie on 09 February 2013, 10:33:31

Title: NCDC Replacement Laser Lens
Post by: tunnie on 09 February 2013, 10:33:31
Anyone used this supplier:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-OPTICAL-LASER-LENS-for-OPEL-NCDC-1300-1500-2011-2013-2015-player-/360534487519?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item53f187b1df (http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-OPTICAL-LASER-LENS-for-OPEL-NCDC-1300-1500-2011-2013-2015-player-/360534487519?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item53f187b1df)

Also assume this does the top CD/Nav reader & cannot be used on CDC?
Title: Re: NCDC Replacement Laser Lens
Post by: mindaz on 10 February 2013, 09:50:31
there is another link
http://www.ebay.com/itm/170727046955?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Title: Re: NCDC Replacement Laser Lens
Post by: tunnie on 10 February 2013, 09:51:46
Cheers, anyone used them before, do they work/last?  :-\
Title: Re: NCDC Replacement Laser Lens
Post by: feeutfo on 10 February 2013, 09:52:56
Interesting, got two here that could do with swapping out.
Title: Re: NCDC Replacement Laser Lens
Post by: tunnie on 10 February 2013, 10:01:18
Interesting, got two here that could do with swapping out.

If MotherT gets a new Estate, I want her NCDC and CID  :D

Lasers tired as usual, so want to refurb.

Wonder what little fatty thinks of them  :-\
Title: Re: NCDC Replacement Laser Lens
Post by: feeutfo on 10 February 2013, 10:06:44
I don't think anyone has done it, tbh.
Title: Re: NCDC Replacement Laser Lens
Post by: albitz on 10 February 2013, 10:32:01
Ive seen this company recommended before.slightly more expensive though.

http://www.lasertrader.de/english/index.htm?frame=sg_opticallaserpickup_carindustry_Opel.htm

I need one for a 2013 unit I have,but not sure its worth it as its only a GID type inut.On the other hand,the rest of it works fine,so it seems a shame to let it go to waste. :-\
Title: Re: NCDC Replacement Laser Lens
Post by: tunnie on 10 February 2013, 10:33:56
Think there is a real need to have them refurbished, as lots of them are getting tired.
Title: Re: NCDC Replacement Laser Lens
Post by: zirk on 10 February 2013, 10:37:08
Seem to remember a member posting up a supplier in Kent that ended with good results a short while back.

Cant find the post though.  :-\
Title: Re: NCDC Replacement Laser Lens
Post by: RobG on 10 February 2013, 10:45:36
I don't think anyone has done it, tbh.
MarksDTM has done a few successfully. Think VXL V6 has also fitted one or two
Title: Re: NCDC Replacement Laser Lens
Post by: Weds on 10 February 2013, 13:12:35
I don't think anyone has done it, tbh.
MarksDTM has done a few successfully. Think VXL V6 has also fitted one or two

Are they straight swaps or do they need calibrating ? I have a tired laser in my 2013 too.... Only works when the car/radio warms up
Title: Re: NCDC Replacement Laser Lens
Post by: adey2 on 10 February 2013, 16:57:22
i did mine with a 7 quid one from a german ebay trader, still working 18 months on, and pain was it wasnt the laser but the main drive so kept the origianal as a spare
Title: Re: NCDC Replacement Laser Lens
Post by: VXL V6 on 10 February 2013, 19:25:01
Done a few now, won't be doing any more.
Title: Re: NCDC Replacement Laser Lens
Post by: Weds on 10 February 2013, 19:36:20
Done a few now, won't be doing any more.

Would you like to share your experiences..
Title: Re: NCDC Replacement Laser Lens
Post by: VXL V6 on 10 February 2013, 20:00:02
I'll have to dig out the notes and photo's I took.  :y

It's fiddly removing the sled that the laser travels on and you have to be careful as it's quite a fragile setup.
Title: Re: NCDC Replacement Laser Lens
Post by: Vega on 11 February 2013, 18:05:51
Here is a How To, its in Dutch but probably you can read the photo's. ;D

Replacing the laser NCDC 2011/13/15 (http://www.opelomegaportal.nl/viewtopic.php?f=108&t=2590)
Title: Re: NCDC Replacement Laser Lens
Post by: Weds on 11 February 2013, 18:33:16
Here is a How To, its in Dutch but probably you can read the photo's. ;D

Replacing the laser NCDC 2011/13/15 (http://www.opelomegaportal.nl/viewtopic.php?f=108&t=2590)

Thanks..

Chrome translates it but takes all the comments from the photos and puts it all in one paragraph..
Title: Re: NCDC Replacement Laser Lens
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 13 February 2013, 15:59:43
Easy enough to do if a little fiddly.

No setup required as the PIN diode is ready calibrated.
Title: Re: NCDC Replacement Laser Lens
Post by: Weds on 13 February 2013, 16:51:23
Are the lasers the same for the top and bottom CD slots on the NCDC2013 ?
Title: Re: NCDC Replacement Laser Lens
Post by: RobG on 13 February 2013, 16:58:29
Are the lasers the same for the top and bottom CD slots on the NCDC2013 ?
Nope, bottom one no longer available but can be sourced secondhand.
Title: Re: NCDC Replacement Laser Lens
Post by: feeutfo on 14 February 2013, 12:53:22
IMO, its interesting that the bottom cd changer laser rarely plays up.

Ime at least, its always the top nav slot. I suspect the nav is constantly reading the nav disc, if inserted, and it just wears out.

Maybe removing the nav disc if not in use might help?
Title: Re: NCDC Replacement Laser Lens
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 14 February 2013, 12:54:24
IMO, its interesting that the bottom cd changer laser rarely plays up.

Ime at least, its always the top nav slot. I suspect the nav is constantly reading the nav disc, if inserted, and it just wears out.

Maybe removing the nav disc if not in use might help?

It is permanently reading the disc.  :y
Title: Re: NCDC Replacement Laser Lens
Post by: Elite Pete on 14 February 2013, 13:13:13
IMO, its interesting that the bottom cd changer laser rarely plays up.

Ime at least, its always the top nav slot. I suspect the nav is constantly reading the nav disc, if inserted, and it just wears out.

Maybe removing the nav disc if not in use might help?

It is permanently reading the disc.  :y

I'd better take my disc out then ???
Title: Re: NCDC Replacement Laser Lens
Post by: feeutfo on 14 February 2013, 13:16:12
Yes, I've sine lost mine though.  :-[  ;D
Title: Re: NCDC Replacement Laser Lens
Post by: TheBoy on 14 February 2013, 13:55:39
IMO, its interesting that the bottom cd changer laser rarely plays up.

Ime at least, its always the top nav slot. I suspect the nav is constantly reading the nav disc, if inserted, and it just wears out.

Maybe removing the nav disc if not in use might help?
Thats because you don't play many CDRs in your CDC, as you use your uphill gardener gaypod thing.

I get through more CDCs than I do top slot mechs
Title: Re: NCDC Replacement Laser Lens
Post by: feeutfo on 14 February 2013, 14:30:24
IMO, its interesting that the bottom cd changer laser rarely plays up.

Ime at least, its always the top nav slot. I suspect the nav is constantly reading the nav disc, if inserted, and it just wears out.

Maybe removing the nav disc if not in use might help?
Thats because you don't play many CDRs in your CDC, as you use your uphill gardener gaypod thing.

I get through more CDCs than I do top slot mechs
stop using CDR's then, silly!

Gaypod player has a draw back, its only compatable with an outdated iPod, 3rd gen iirc. Therefor the battery will be fe@ked. The lap top wont charge it, so can't update the play lists, so it doesn't get the use as I'm bored with the contents.

Top slot has Paloma Faith. :y
Title: Re: NCDC Replacement Laser Lens
Post by: TheBoy on 14 February 2013, 15:02:39
IMO, its interesting that the bottom cd changer laser rarely plays up.

Ime at least, its always the top nav slot. I suspect the nav is constantly reading the nav disc, if inserted, and it just wears out.

Maybe removing the nav disc if not in use might help?
Thats because you don't play many CDRs in your CDC, as you use your uphill gardener gaypod thing.

I get through more CDCs than I do top slot mechs
stop using CDR's then, silly!

Gaypod player has a draw back, its only compatable with an outdated iPod, 3rd gen iirc. Therefor the battery will be fe@ked. The lap top wont charge it, so can't update the play lists, so it doesn't get the use as I'm bored with the contents.

Top slot has Paloma Faith. :y
I don't need to as I have a stack of CDC3s here ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: NCDC Replacement Laser Lens
Post by: feeutfo on 14 February 2013, 15:35:16
IMO, its interesting that the bottom cd changer laser rarely plays up.

Ime at least, its always the top nav slot. I suspect the nav is constantly reading the nav disc, if inserted, and it just wears out.

Maybe removing the nav disc if not in use might help?
Thats because you don't play many CDRs in your CDC, as you use your uphill gardener gaypod thing.

I get through more CDCs than I do top slot mechs
stop using CDR's then, silly!

Gaypod player has a draw back, its only compatable with an outdated iPod, 3rd gen iirc. Therefor the battery will be fe@ked. The lap top wont charge it, so can't update the play lists, so it doesn't get the use as I'm bored with the contents.

Top slot has Paloma Faith. :y
I don't need to as I have a stack of CDC3s here ;D ;D ;D


::) ;D well leave some for the rest if us ;D