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I have a 2001 Toyota Avalon XLS and I need to remove the cover of my Radio-CD player. There is a CD stuck in there and the Toyota Dealer wants to charge me $400 just to examine it, and another $300 to replace it if it is inoperatable. If I can get the cover off, I can probably remove the CD. Please advise.

Joe Ortiz

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this radio is not easy to repair  you need a good service center that works with panasonic or eclipse unit, they made your factory radio

i been installing car audio for the past 20 years most of my time is in a car and i know a lot about radios , i have repair a few when it is a electronic problem  
i have  open 4 radios with stuck discs inside,  at the end i destroy all 4 of them or cause more problems this are not easy to work on , don't waste your time and  pay some one to do that not the dealer

you can also buy a rebuild unit from oemautosund.com


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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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