CD Changer Busted..

[VitoM]

I have done alot of reading in here and I know the 6 Disc changer in my 2000 LC was bound to bust sooner or later.. Now it did.. I dont mind going aftermarket but I have not seen any threads where the CD's are stuck inside the unit?? Is there an easy way to remove them without cracking open the unit itself? The eject/load button no longer funcitons..

Thanks in advance..

 

[wtmtnterror]

BFH.....

I would not go with a reman one either, mine is less that two months old and has issues again!

Oh and welcome to Mud!

 

[SINCITY100]

I have done alot of reading in here and I know the 6 Disc changer in my 2000 LC was bound to bust sooner or later.. Now it did.. I dont mind going aftermarket but I have not seen any threads where the CD's are stuck inside the unit?? Is there an easy way to remove them without cracking open the unit itself? The eject/load button no longer funcitons..

Thanks in advance..

If you have already tried holding down the eject button for approx 10 seconds and/or resetting the unit by removing the radio fuse, then its safe to say that you have sacrificed your cherished tunes to the CD gods ;p

 

[VitoM]

I have held the eject button for what feels like 10 minutes.. lol.. I have not tried yanking the fuse but will do so.. Hmmm, where is it located???

 

[NMuzj100]

This link might interest some of you - Found it looking for a replacement oem radio for my Camry.

Lexus CD player repair shop on ebay

I noticed that they promise to recover your trapped CDs.

 

[fog]

Hey Vito,
I have the same problem with my 2000. I am taking my unit out this weekend, since it's shot already I will not leave my cds inside. I'll post on my success or failure at recovering my cds.
Now all I have to do is decide on what aftermarket unit to install.
Anyone have any suggestions?

 

[LonghornCruiser]

Hey Vito,
I have the same problem with my 2000. I am taking my unit out this weekend, since it's shot already I will not leave my cds inside. I'll post on my success or failure at recovering my cds.
Now all I have to do is decide on what aftermarket unit to install.
Anyone have any suggestions?

https://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=75578&highlight=ddx8017

I love it!!!

 

[VitoM]

Thanks fog.. Looking forward to your results! I actually almost bought the eclipse unit, expensive but it is very sweet...

 

[cpcc]

Crack'er open and rescue your CD's. No point in refurb. Go for a new one, technology is much more advanced and prices are pretty reasonable. I'm not much into electronic installs. I ususally have an stereo shop do the work for me. (being red-green color blind leads to too many cooked head units).

 

[VitoM]

OK.. I took out the unit and was wondering whats the best way to crack it open without major damage incase I want to put it back in one day..

 

[VitoM]

Update.. unscrewed some screws and yanked em out.. doubt the cd changer will ever work again since I have leftover springs..lol

 

[hickok]

My LX has the same problem with ejecting some (not all) CD's. All I do is hit the face of the stereo with either my fist or base of my palm and it will spit it out. Sometimes a few hits are in need.

In my opinion the LX in dash cd changer is a POS!

 

[Big Bert]

Same problem here, I was able to get a new cd changer unit inside my radio cost me about $175 to fix, search the net and you will find people who can do it...good luck....disappointing Toyota used such a inferior radio unit on the LC