CD AUTOCHANGER
Symptom Possible cause Repair order
No play of the CD after CD play
button is pushed.1. Radio
(The radio is not working.)
2. Harness connection
(Magazine does not eject.)
3. Discs
4. Magazine does not eject or a
disc remains in CD player.
5. Changer1. Remove the radio for repair.
2. Check harness connection.
3. Inspect disc.
(Refer to testing magazines and discs.)
4. Reset the changer.
(Disconnect harness connector at the changer
and reconnect after 30 sec.)
5. Remove the changer for repair.
CD skipping. 1. Rough road driving
2. Discs
3. Bracket
4. Changer1. System is not malfunctioning.
2. Inspect discs.
(Refer to testing magazines and discs.)
3. Check and repair bracket and installation
of changer.
4. Remove the changer for repair.
Error code [NO DISC] is shown
on the radio after CD play button
is pressed.1. Magazine setting
2. Magazine
3. Changer1. Confirm the magazine is pushed completely.
2. Inspect magazine.
(Refer to testing magazines and discs.)
3. Remove the changer for repair.
Testing magazines and discs
1. Confirm discs are installed correctly into the magazine (not upside down).
2. Visually inspect/compare the customer’s discs with each other and other discs.
Identify any of the following conditions:
Discs with a large outside diameter. [Normal size is 120 mm (4.72 in).]
Discs with rough or lipped edges.
Discs with excessive thickness [Normal size is 1.2 mm (0.047 in).]
Discs with scratches, abrasions, or pits on the surface.
Discs with grease/oil, fingerprints, foreign material.
Discs are warped due to excessive heat exposure.
3. Slide/place the discs in and out of the various magazine positions.
Identify any discs and/or positions that require additional force for placement/ejection. If interference
(sticking, excessive tensions) is found, replace the magazine or the discs.
Note:
Discs which are marginally out of specification (ex. dirty, scratched and so on) may play correctly
on a home stereo.
However, when used in the automative environment skipping may occur due to the added vehicle
movement and/or vibration due to road conditions. Autochangers should not be replaced when
discs are at fault.
Use a soft damp cloth to wipe the discs starting from the center outward in radial direction. Never
use chemical cleaning solutions to clean the discs.
AUDIO
Trouble Diagnoses (Cont’d)
EL-227
