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Expert: - 7/18/2010


Question
We were able to remove changer but the little white teeth will not push out the cd holders to install cd, they stay inside the changer, should we try to replace the cartridge only?

Answer
Yes, this ford magazine is known for malfunctioning.

You should replace it with a new magazine and see if that solves the problem.  If it does not then there are other problems with the actuating mechanisms or servo system that enables the magazine to move the discs around.

You can buy new and replacement magazines at PartyDown:

http://www.partydown.com/items/item352.htm

or OEM auto sound:

http://www.oemautosound.com/pc-30-31-ford-taurus-cd-magazine-f8df-18c833-aa.aspx

Goodbye.  

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Audio Design Engineer; systems, loudspeakers, cd/dvd players, etc. I am knowledgeable in all high end audio equipment and installations. MAKE SURE YOU GIVE A MAKE AND MODEL NUMBER AND CAR IF IT IS AN AUTO QUESTION. Note: I am getting some who ask good questions that take a lot of time to research but then the questioner fails to read the answer. Please don't ask questions unless you are seriously looking for an answer. If you find an answer to your question otherwise then let me know with your reply. Thank you.

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Have been associated with audio design, standards, testing and component systems for over 40 years.

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Life Fellow Member of Audio Engineering Society Life Senior Member of Institute of Electronic and Electrical Engineers

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Review technical manuscripts for IEEE Spectrum Write occasionally for high-end audio publications

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BSEE/MSCS/MBA

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Past Employee/advisor to several well known audio products manufacturers

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