Why does my CD player keep saying error 3?

Why does my CD player keep saying error 3?

My CD player stops playing while it tries to switch to the next track. I tried to push the Eject button to get the CD out but it won’t come out and display Error 3, and then power off by itself. I turned the Power back on, but it keeps displaying Error 3 and not playing.

Why does my Lexus CD player stop playing?

We too have ERR3. No CDs will go in. We can slide somthing into the slot and lift the inside case but it won’t move on its own. Sounds like a gear is stripped or somthing. Any help would be appreciated. 3 months later… My CD player stops playing while it tries to switch to the next track.

Why does my Lexus RX330 not play CD?

We have a 2006 RX330 that we purchased about 19 months ago, and we’re now having this ERR3 problem with the cd player. error3 = Run a cleaning cd a couple of times. error3 = Run a cleaning cd a couple of times. can’t load any cds, so can’t run a cleaning cd. . .

What does CD player error 3 mean on Toyota Tacoma?

Error 3: Mechanical Malfunction (Replace CD Player.) Error 4: CD Player Overcurrent (Allow CD player to cool and try again.) I’ll keep my eye open though. Great choice for a gif! I just found this…. “Error 3 means that there’s a mechanical problem with the cd loading system.

Why is my Lexus CD player error 3?

Just encountered error 3 today. 6 months ago the unit was complaining about error 4, but the problem went away when i took all the cds out (had to turn the unit on and off a number of times to get the cds out) and reload the cds back in.

What does error3 mean on a CD player?

error3 = Run a cleaning cd a couple of times. error3 = Run a cleaning cd a couple of times. can’t load any cds, so can’t run a cleaning cd. . .

What do I need to eject a CD from a Lexus RX330?

A magnetic 10mm socket is optimum. If you don’t have one, you will need a magnetic pickup tool — preferably one with an LED light. Once you remove the 4 bolts, the radio pops right out and there’s plenty of slack in the wiring harness to turn the radio upside down and eject the stuck CD.

How to get a CD out of a Lexus CD player?

If you don’t have one, you will need a magnetic pickup tool — preferably one with an LED light. Once you remove the 4 bolts, the radio pops right out and there’s plenty of slack in the wiring harness to turn the radio upside down and eject the stuck CD. Push the head unit and changer back in and put in the bottom 2 bolts.

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