Yet another CD changer post
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Yet another CD changer post
Hello all.
I have a 2003 XK8 with the usual CD problem. I have tried all the fixes on these forums to no avail. I therefore bought a replacement changer on Ebay, How do I get the old one out? It is attached to a metal stack with amp and hydraulic top pump on top. I undid the screws holding the stack in place, but could not remove because of the top hydraulics and there was a metal part on the back keeping it from coming out.
Anyone know how to remove the changer? Am I making it more difficult than it needs to be?
Many thanks, Brent
I have a 2003 XK8 with the usual CD problem. I have tried all the fixes on these forums to no avail. I therefore bought a replacement changer on Ebay, How do I get the old one out? It is attached to a metal stack with amp and hydraulic top pump on top. I undid the screws holding the stack in place, but could not remove because of the top hydraulics and there was a metal part on the back keeping it from coming out.
Anyone know how to remove the changer? Am I making it more difficult than it needs to be?
Many thanks, Brent
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Brent, you may know this already but don't forget that you can evaluate the integrity of the 4 suspension points by sliding the door open, remove cartridge, then put your hand into the space cleared by the cartridge removal and press down on the sub-chasis. You'll see if it doesn't rebound the same at all 4 corners.
Low likelihood that this will ID a problem with the spring / dampener points, but my hope is that if one is faulty you'll see it here.
Super rare for my cd to skip, wonder why yours is. I'm sure you know that dirty or scratched CDs will skip way before pristine ones will. Homemade CD's IME can be problematic too. Just want to be sure you're using the best source material as you troubleshoot this one.
No one increased air pressure in the tires right?
Above some folks mention realignment. I thought back to earlier experiences. You know folks used to warn that a dirty laser diode can cause skipping too. Maybe someone with experience can comment: is that an "urban legend" or should Brent add that to his list too?
FWIW Brent, I've disassembled my CD changer several times. You could easily clean the lens if "dirty" is validated.
Disassembly is not too difficult. Notes from memory:
Get ready to track and stow which screw goes where. There may be several different sizes to remove.
When you get the case off have a camera ready. Coordinating getting the pins into the dampeners and properly reattaching the springs is not self evident as I recall. The photos provide orientation, and sequence. Sequence referenced because I think you'll find that reassembly of the suspension follows an order to make it easy.
Hey while you are there grease the gears, it wears out over time and eventually friction causes binding = loading errors.
Let us know how it goes.
Thanks John
Low likelihood that this will ID a problem with the spring / dampener points, but my hope is that if one is faulty you'll see it here.
Super rare for my cd to skip, wonder why yours is. I'm sure you know that dirty or scratched CDs will skip way before pristine ones will. Homemade CD's IME can be problematic too. Just want to be sure you're using the best source material as you troubleshoot this one.
No one increased air pressure in the tires right?
Above some folks mention realignment. I thought back to earlier experiences. You know folks used to warn that a dirty laser diode can cause skipping too. Maybe someone with experience can comment: is that an "urban legend" or should Brent add that to his list too?
FWIW Brent, I've disassembled my CD changer several times. You could easily clean the lens if "dirty" is validated.
Disassembly is not too difficult. Notes from memory:
Get ready to track and stow which screw goes where. There may be several different sizes to remove.
When you get the case off have a camera ready. Coordinating getting the pins into the dampeners and properly reattaching the springs is not self evident as I recall. The photos provide orientation, and sequence. Sequence referenced because I think you'll find that reassembly of the suspension follows an order to make it easy.
Hey while you are there grease the gears, it wears out over time and eventually friction causes binding = loading errors.
Let us know how it goes.
Thanks John
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Does the cd player sound like its moving to change discs? Have you tried pushing the change CD button as i t might be just one CD your having problems with?
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Thanks John for the good advice. My problem is a little more than skipping CD's however. There is a CD stuck inside the player and I cannot get it to retract into the cartridge, thus the cartridge will not come out. It makes noises as if something may be happening inside, but the cartridge will not come out.
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