Toyota Sequoia CD Changer Stuck!

6 messages, Last post on Sep 02, 2009 at 9:56 PM

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#5 of 6 Re: 2002 CD Changer Stuck! [steve_] by john370 Sep 02, 2009 (9:02 pm)
Replying to: steve_ (May 17, 2008 9:12 pm) I have an 03 with the same problem. Take the unit out and remove the top cover from the radio. Two screws hold it down. You will be looking at the CDs. First look down the side of all the CDs and make sure they are aligned with each other. If you see one protruding gently push it back in line with the others. Be careful that the one you push back is not in the read position. But you will know the difference because the read position is half way out of the stack of the other CD's. Now with the top cover still still off, plug in the connectors at the back of the radio and it will go through a power up cycle. When it is done moving through each CD push the eject button and be prepared to help it push the top CD out. Push eject for all the remaining CDs. Thats' how I got all mine out. I think the problem is the unit goes out of alignment after years of being in the car or the rollers that pull in and push out the CD (load and eject rollers) dry out and do not grip as well. Good Luck Replies to this message: steve_ (Sep 02, 2009 9:56 pm)
#6 of 6 Re: 2002 CD Changer Stuck! [john370] by steve_ HOST Sep 02, 2009 (9:56 pm)
Replying to: john370 (Sep 02, 2009 9:02 pm) I'm assuming you first tried power cycling it before you took the cover off? All this mechanical stuff like CDs (and hard drives) need to disappear and go solid state. Too many bits and pieces that can break or get misaligned on the players.

#5 of 6: Re: 2002 CD Changer Stuck! [steve_] by john370; Sep 02, 2009 (9:02 pm)

Replying to: steve_ (May 17, 2008 9:12 pm)

I have an 03 with the same problem. Take the unit out and remove the top cover from the radio. Two screws hold it down. You will be looking at the CDs. First look down the side of all the CDs and make sure they are aligned with each other. If you see one protruding gently push it back in line with the others. Be careful that the one you push back is not in the read position. But you will know the difference because the read position is half way out of the stack of the other CD's. Now with the top cover still still off, plug in the connectors at the back of the radio and it will go through a power up cycle. When it is done moving through each CD push the eject button and be prepared to help it push the top CD out. Push eject for all the remaining CDs. Thats' how I got all mine out. I think the problem is the unit goes out of alignment after years of being in the car or the rollers that pull in and push out the CD (load and eject rollers) dry out and do not grip as well. Good Luck

steve_ (Sep 02, 2009 9:56 pm)

#6 of 6: Re: 2002 CD Changer Stuck! [john370] by steve_ HOST; Sep 02, 2009 (9:56 pm)

Replying to: john370 (Sep 02, 2009 9:02 pm)

I'm assuming you first tried power cycling it before you took the cover off?

All this mechanical stuff like CDs (and hard drives) need to disappear and go solid state. Too many bits and pieces that can break or get misaligned on the players.