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cd stuck in changer, radio works fine though

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Audio and Electronics' started by lewiscole, Oct 30, 2011.

  1. lewiscole

    lewiscole Junior Member

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    A cd is just spinning in the unit and when I try to change to a different cd in the changer it won't let me. Any ideas? Thanks.
     
    #1 lewiscole, Oct 30, 2011
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    zenMachine Just another Onionhead

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    Sounds like the in-play CD and the threaded spindle used to change CDs are no longer in contact with one another. A simple mechanical slippage that will require taking the HU apart to set things straight again. This happened to me in another car, but I suspect these CD changer mechanisms work similarly across different brands and models.

    Good luck.
     
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  3. lewiscole

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    Thanks Zen Machine. Would you recommend taking it into a dealer or an audio electronics house? I'm out of warranty.
     
    #3 lewiscole, Oct 31, 2011
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    Dealers seem to only know how to replace things...not repair them. I would think they would either offer to install a new unit, at your expense...or with luck they may deal with someone who performs the work. I would think you would be better off to Google a stereo repair shop in your area.
    The same thing happened on my wife's Silverado and we found an independent shop in the Orlando area that removed, repaired and reinstalled the unit while we waited....about a 1/2 hour. They also guarenteed their work. Cost about $100 ...
     
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    Make sure the shop you use know how to work with Prius head units.
     
    #5 zenMachine, Oct 31, 2011
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