Audio Systems/6 cd changer

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Expert: Peter G. Lee - 1/4/2007


Question
Hello,
I have a 2002 Ford Explorer, with a stock in dash 6 cd changer. Today I went to load a cd into the slot, and it loaded almost all the way in, but then stopped and said "cd error." If I look into the slot, I can see the cd, level with the slot. My question is, is there any way to maybe push it the rest of the way in, or get it to eject? I don't want to just start jamming stuff in there and break it... Any help is appreciated.

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Hi Tim
Never force anything, you will break it.
Remove the changer and undo the small screws holding the top on and pop it off so you can see inside, check for bits and crud in the works, Blow anything out, NEVER poke!If you cannot see anything leave the unit out and take it in for an expert to look at as they are delicate and normally die after 3 or 4 years anyway. Peter

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Peter G. Lee

Expertise

Accessory installations including audio, security and lighting, general wiring and fault finding. Nothing specific to US car electrics such as ECUs or engine management systems please i.e. how do I get the radio out of a Saturn, we don't have Saturns in Europe so I wouldn't know.

Experience

11 years as a security and audio installer in the U.K. 9 years own company in South West of U.K. installing for a number of high street retailers incluing Trinity in-car centre, Road User, Halfords and A.1. Past advisor to and chairman of Sold Secure initative gloucestershire police. member PACT (partnership against car theft)U.K. police, Kit car builder VW air coole

Organizations
Member of the institute of diagnostic engineers M.I.Diag.E

Education/Credentials
Certified by Clifford, Cobra (U.K.) Serpi Star-Gamel, Moss, Philips, Tracker (Lowjack), Pioneer blue chip installer, Kenwood installer. City and Guilds, A.R.E

Past/Present clients
Over 2,000 between 1988 and 2000

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