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I have a 2000 Isuzu Rodeo with a 6 disc CD changer. I recently put a brand new store bought CD in as CD No. 2. It never played the CD but instead started making some strange noises. I immediately tried to eject the CD but it never ejected. The first disc came out fine. Now the problem is, it isn't even reading as though there is a CD in there. Does disconnecting the battery really work or is there another suggestion I can try short of taking the whole stereo out?
Disconnecting the battery for a few minutes may help as it will allow the mechanism inside the changer to relax and reset.
But, if that does not cure the problem you may need to pull the changer/head unit out, open it up and manually remove the disc while searching for the cause of the jam up.
Here are some other ideas to try - that may help before you start tearing the unit apart!
http://www.ehow.com/how_5818115_remove-stuck-cd-player-rca.html
http://www.ehow.com/how_5951013_remove-disks-single-cd-player.html
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_to_remove_the_CD_player_from_an_expedition
And, you can google for other ideas.
Hope you arrive at success.
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Cleggsan
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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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