How do you remove a CD from a head unit?
A note on the ribbon cable that connects the CD mechanism to the head unit- I did not show it’s removal, but it is fairly simple. Using a small pair of pliers or a flat blade screwdriver, push the plastic clips on either end of the cable TOWARD the side of the harness that the cable plugs into.
What to do if your CD player won’t play?
Using a small pair of pliers or a flat blade screwdriver, push the plastic clips on either end of the cable TOWARD the side of the harness that the cable plugs into. These are wedge type clips, and will, at least on mine, not come out completely. If you have any questions regarding this fix, please feel free to post them in the comments.
How does a CD player in a car work?
The unit I show was manufactured by Sanyo Automedia, but the mechanism this unit uses for loading and ejecting CD’s is fairly universal, and will apply to most other vehicles / stereo manufacturers. These units use a rubber roller to load and eject the CD’s. Over time, the roller can become dirty and lose its gripping power.
What to do if your Nissan CD player won’t turn on?
Press and hold the Eject button for up to two or three minutes to attempt to force the disc out. You can also do this while powering the disc on and off with the “Power” button. Step 3 Press the “Reset” button on the face of the player to attempt to force the disc out as the system resets.
How do you eject a CD from a Nissan?
Turn the key to the “Acc” position to activate your CD player. Press and hold the Eject button for up to two or three minutes to attempt to force the disc out. You can also do this while powering the disc on and off with the “Power” button.
What kind of CD player does a Nissan have?
by Matthew Fortuna. Most Nissan automobiles are equipped with CD players, which are connected to the system radio on each car.
What to do if your CD player is stuck?
Press the “Reset” button on the face of the player to attempt to force the disc out as the system resets. This button is a small black indentation on the lower right of the face and must be pushed with a pen or a paperclip. Insert a blank disc into the player slot and attempt to push the stuck CD upwards into the ejecting slot.
A note on the ribbon cable that connects the CD mechanism to the head unit- I did not show it’s removal, but it is fairly simple. Using a small pair of pliers or a flat blade screwdriver, push the plastic clips on either end of the cable TOWARD the side of the harness that the cable plugs into.
Why does my CD player not eject a CD?
The rubber roller rides on a metal axle, and over time, the rubber became loose, allowing the metal axle to spin independently of the rubber- when the CD was inserted or an attempt was made to eject it, the metal axle spun, but did not move the rubber, which is what makes contact with the CD.
The unit I show was manufactured by Sanyo Automedia, but the mechanism this unit uses for loading and ejecting CD’s is fairly universal, and will apply to most other vehicles / stereo manufacturers. These units use a rubber roller to load and eject the CD’s. Over time, the roller can become dirty and lose its gripping power.
What to do if your CD player won’t load?
These units use a rubber roller to load and eject the CD’s. Over time, the roller can become dirty and lose its gripping power. If this is the only issue, it can be cleaned, and I would recommend denatured alcohol. In my case, the roller was dirty, but this was not the only problem.