WiredHeadhunter

Hi All,

Would appreciate some help to get this working again please. Wasn't too bothered before the hardtop went on for winter but with the rattles a squeaks that come along with that I would really like to get the CD changer working again.

Problem on the changer is that it won't eject the cartridge. There is power, press the button and you can hear the whurring noise as if it will come out but then doesn't. In the car the (standard) head unit just says CD error when you flip to the CDs.

So no CD sounds in the car and cannot get the CDs out of the changer.

Anyone had any experiences similar to this and found a remedy?

Thanks for your help.

PS Also noticed that my rear foglight bracket has corroded badly and will need replacing ('02 Car with low down mid bumper light) anyone know where I can source one at a sensible price?

GreenmanS2000

I've fallen foul of this...eventually I found out that the lead had become disconnected from the head unit (so there was no power going to the unit)

WiredHeadhunter

I'll double check then but pretty sure there is power there as the button you push to eject has a green light on it I think that does seen to illuminate plus it makes a noise that gives me hope the cartridge will eject but nothing then happens....

Stoatmaster

I too get this. Where is the changer located? If you find the flylead running from it, and disconnect and reconnect it the changer will power cycle. When it does this, it will recalibrate the cartridge and slots.

You should then be able to eject the cartridge.

Nottm_S2

I have this now, tried unplugging no joy, any other ideas ?

BlackFerret

I had to strip mine down to get it out! If I remember just getting the face plate off and manipulating the arms with a knife was enough.

Nottm_S2

hmm, it looks like it's dead
i've ordered a new stereo and will finally replace mine next weekend.. it lasted from 2001 but finally i'll get to hook up my phone music collection

i'll probably pull the changer out later to retrieve the cds, will try your tip mate

Fatbloke

The cartridge is probably stuck in the 20th century........... with you

s2sax

I had the same problem, its most likely the cartridge stuck inside the changer.

I stripped mine down and found that a slightly bent disc tray/holder was the culprit so removed it, and now use it as a "5 Disc Changer"

Hope that helps