Audio Systems/6 disk cd changer

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Expert: - 6/1/2008


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I have a 1997 Mercury Mountaineer with a 6 disk cd changer in the console. It has worked fine, until one CD ended, and it went to change CDs. Then the display showed bad disk, and I noticed that the disks had not changed. I took it out and tried to clean the eye, however I could not reach the eye without dis-assembling the entire unit. Everything else about the sound system works great, including the in-dash tape player, but the cd changer keeps showing bad disk. Could you help me with this problem? I am sure that I can fix the problem if I knew what the problem was. Thank you!!

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you need to replace the laser pick up sensor  they go bad on all ford cd changers with the orange eject button
error will be NO DISC or BAD DISC  and the changer checks all 6 disc before the error

you can find that part from oemautosound.com

good luck  

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Please year and model of the vehicle i need all the details I'am a car electronics installer with 23 years of experience. I'am very familiar with installations of in-dash head units,factory head units, factory car audio, hands-free phone kits, auxiliary audio inputs and iPod iPhone interface integration and security systems if you need any help with your factory stereo, or how to add auxiliary audio or listen to your ipod android in the vehicle I currently have a MECP Master Installation Technician certification. My answers are based on my experience in vehicles and my knowledge of automotive electronics I don't put much emphasis on brand names; you won't often find me putting down a brand or pushing one on dont send me a list of what brands i like better sorry i can not help you with aftermarket or vehicles that are not in the u.s.a also video and security

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