cd changer not working

[scottc1088]

iv had a search but cant find anything about this.
anyway all my problem is is that the cd changer wont eject the cartridge or do anything and i was just wondereing if anyone has had similar problems and knows how to fix it

scott

 

[RichN]

Is the connector plugged in to the changer ok?

In the boot you'll find the cable hooked under the bottom of the changer. If so, is it still connected ok at the back of the radio?

 

[scottc1088]

its connected at the changer end, ill check if its in the radio ok
also the radio crackles if turned up over 13 is that common?

 

[RichN]

No, i've not heard anyone with that before - could be that you have a bigger radio issue, there is a company who can repair them, details can be found here somewhere.

Does it crackle constantly, or just as you change the volume?

 

[scottc1088]

constantly when the volume is up, like its distorting but its not even that loud

 

[RichN]

The distortion sounds like a power issue somewhere in the radio - probably time for head unit repair..

not sure if that will fix your CD changer issue, but I'd start there, it might well do. Best bet would be to swap head unit with someone.. but if you're going to have it repaired anyway, you might find the issues are related.

 

[scottc1088]

may aswell take it out and mod it to a din slot then lol
not using the car untill end of feb due to insurance so i may aswell do it now
thanks for the help

 

[truCido]

is it the standard cd changer?

 

[scottc1088]

yeah afaik

 

[scottc1088]

the cd changer is still not working although iv sorted the crackling, it has splx front speakers so i replaced them with some sony ones and its sorted now. when i press the cd button on the stereo it just says "changer" on the display then goes back onto the radio

scott