GRUMPY617

My 6 disc cd changer no longer working because the cd holder would no stay in. But if I force it nand hold it in place, it would read. But if it stays after forcing it, it wont be able to change cd. How do I fix this problem. Or better yet, how do I take it apart. Please help....thank you in advance...

rlx101

have you tried searching this forum?

Patsum

it REALLY bothers me when people say (search the forum) this instead of helping. what a wasted post..
The search function on this forum is awful. so Here, let me actually HELP.

Here is the link to help you remove and fix your cd player hopefully

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/es3...002-es300.html

rlx101

lol i see your point but that thread i literally just posted so no need to look that hard and far.

Patsum

I know I know but I know people who are lucky they managed to go on the internet today that wouldn't even think to look back a few pages and instead just ask for blatant help. Just trying to do some good. Just like you did by positing the fix mate!

gsboy20

that sucks!!

GRUMPY617

i tried to look it up here and there but nothing online before but no luck. I will try the link you gave me PATSUM. thanks.

GRUMPY617

no luck...but thanks PATSUM..its the same problem but different year so different location for the cd changer. Mines in the middle where you rest your arm not in the middle of the dashboard.

rlx101

grumpy, i dont thin kthere is a huge difference. just get the thing out, take the top off and access CD's directly. The mechanism is the same, only location is different. arm rest is easy to remove, there are a few bolts then just pull it out. there was a pdf manual posted on this forum a while ago if you need diagram.

GRUMPY617

ok in that case, Ill give it a try. when the weather gets a little nicer. ill keep you posted. Once again, thank you.

rlx101

hold on, the cd changer on yours is like in older lexus models, when they used to have it in the trunk? there is a holder with 6 inserts for cds that slide out one by one?

GRUMPY617

yes sir, just like how they had it in the older models....I was messing with it earlier, now not only that it doesnt work and wouldnt stay in. Its jam and not working...lol...

JSM1284

Mine did the same thing in my old ES. You need a new changer....

Patsum

Grumpy... you said you have a 2005 ES330

these do not have cd changers in the trunk to break.. they are in the center console like that video I linked to.

either you are mistakes on what car you have or need to clarify more

rlx101

I thought '05 had the same design 6CD changer. So, just to clarify, yours is in the storage compartment in between front seats?

here is typical 2005 interior, it shows the same CD changer as in 2002-2004 model years...

http://blog.pumpkincars.com/2012/01/...xus-es330.html