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Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by NCPriusGrl, Nov 6, 2006.

  1. NCPriusGrl

    NCPriusGrl New Member

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    So it just started 2 days ago, when it is chilly, not even necessarily cold out, my CD won't eject or play. It is strange, as I have never had this problem before with my Prius. Once the car is all warm from the heater running, it will eject, but it hesitates. I am wondering if anyone else has this problem before I call the dealership.....and I hope it is a warranty repair too.
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(NCPriusGrl @ Nov 6 2006, 07:47 AM) [snapback]344420[/snapback]</div>
    Some CD's (especially ones from a library) are thicker and get stuck during eject (and/or refuse to play). I keep a small tweezers in my car to handle this situation and yes, it is aggravated in low temperatures.

    JeffD
     
    #2 jdenenberg, Nov 6, 2006
  3. NCPriusGrl

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(jdenenberg @ Nov 6 2006, 10:28 AM) [snapback]344430[/snapback]</div>
    The funny thing is, this is all CDs. I have never had this problem in the 2 years I have had my car. I don't think it is a matter of thickness as it is just the standard music CDs I buy at the store.
     
    #3 NCPriusGrl, Nov 6, 2006
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    I remember that happening to me in another car. I could be wrong on the reason, but I think it's like this:
    The cd get's foggy enough for the laser not to reflect back properly. Therefore the stereo thinks there is no cd, so no resaon to try to eject or play. I do remember when i finally did get the cd out of my stereo, it was foggy looking. It could be possible the lens on the stereo is foggy also.
     
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    Gotcha. That makes sense, espeically since my stereo will say CD Error after trying to play the CD and then will flip right back to radio.
     
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