CD changer not working

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samZ4M

Active member

Oxford

• Jul 5, 2016

• #1

My CD changer doesn't want to work. The magazine is taken in/out, the stereo recognises there is one, but it just sits 'loading' the CD, I've left it 10+ minutes. Using new CD's that work fine in the front slot loader too.

I'd use AUX, but it seems quieter, and with the top down it isn't up to much.

 

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MJJamieson

Member

Teesside

• Jul 5, 2016

• #2

Are you sure there's not a disc jammed in the mechanism? A mate with a Z3 had similar issues, removed the disc and worked ok but jammed every time on disc 3, ended up replacing magazine and all is ok now.

 

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markeg

Lifer

Lincolnshire Wolds

• Jul 5, 2016

• #3

Has the CD changer worked previously? Also, was a "substitute" been used previously (like a DICE or Intravee) that involved disconnecting the connector?

Mine has an Intravee installed, and the CD Changer is also still installed (but not connected). I can load and unload the CD Changer but cannot play as the Intravee now uses the connectors.

 

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samZ4M

Active member

Oxford

• Jul 5, 2016

• #4

I'm sure it used to work. I'll take a look to see if anything is jammed later on.

No 3rd party that'd have caused the cables to be disconnected.

 

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srhutch

Lifer

East Sussex, UK

• Jul 5, 2016

• #5

The changers can be problematic. A whack can sometimes sort them out.

Best option is to use some for of MP3 interface and remove it.