Unitymedia: Error code 17 on the receiver - you can do that

If you receive the Unitymedia error code 17, it means that there is an error with the CI + module. Read in this practical tip how you can fix the error sustainably.

How to fix error code 17 on your Unitymedia receiver

1. First remove the CI + module from your television.
2. Then remove the smart card from the module and switch off the television.
3. Then switch the television on again, but without the CI + module inserted.
4. Now you have to start a full channel search on the TV.
5. As soon as this is complete, you can plug the CI + module back into the TV, but without a smart card.
6. After the authentication process is complete, you can insert the smart card back into the module.
7. The error should now be gone and you can watch TV relaxed again.

In our next practical tip, we will tell you how to fix error code 101 at Unitymedia.