Lexus Audio, Video, Security & Electronics
Sponsored by:

Way to get CDs from dead CD changer?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 12-28-02, 11:18 PM
  #1  
LarryParker
Driver
Thread Starter
 
LarryParker's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: California
Posts: 110
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Way to get CDs from dead CD changer?

Twice I have taken my non-operating CD changer out of the trunk of my 92 ES, paid $135 and $158 to repair it, and now it has quit working AGAIN! I don't want to pay again. But meanwhile I have six of my best CD's in the changer. The eject light is on, but the unit will not eject my CD's, Does anyboddy know a way to get my CD's out of the changer without breaking apart the CD changer?
Old 12-28-02, 11:28 PM
  #2  
pcmw
Lexus Champion
 
pcmw's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2002
Location: California
Posts: 1,742
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

LarryParker,

If you have no plans on using it again.

Method Number...

#1 Unplug and reseat changer harness to reset changer.

#2 Use butter knife to ensure that all six CD's are returning themselves to the cartridge. I don't know if your changer is a top loader like the SC.

#3. Screwdriver and take it apart.

#4. Hammer...similar technique to #3



MW
Old 12-29-02, 02:43 AM
  #3  
Jmai22
Lexus Fanatic
 
Jmai22's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: California
Posts: 5,203
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

actually. almost all cd players and changer should have a small pin size hole. just get a paper clip and push it in. and the cartdridge should come out
Old 12-31-02, 01:01 AM
  #4  
lexusaudio
Lead Lap
 
lexusaudio's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Ohio
Posts: 646
Likes: 0
Received 9 Likes on 7 Posts
Default es 300 cd changer

if you have the factory 92 es 300 changer it is a pioneer cdx m30 type changer. those changer have a manual eject inside the changer.you have to remove the black case from the bracket. unsrew the top case. after removong the black top case you will find a blue square chip an inch back and above from the left side of the magazine. you can only get to it by taking off the top. but possibly accessed by a paper clip through a hole in the top of the changer . i always reemove the top. if you push the blue resistor chip to the left it will pop out the magazine. the blue resistor chip is the automatic mechanism but can be worked manually if you remove then top of the changer.. if you try to remove the magazine any other way it will break the locking pin and ruin the changer which cost 1300.00 new........................................................................................................................... also make sure the radio fuse #2 the 7.5 amp fuse under dash panel fuse block not blown . this would make the orange eject light from radio fuse #1 still working but the power comes from the smaller amp fuse.
Old 10-11-09, 12:07 AM
  #5  
ES3
Lexus Champion
 
ES3's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: SC
Posts: 1,708
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Anyone know how to get cds/dvds from a dead Lexus IS? No power, or fuses.
Old 10-16-09, 11:54 PM
  #6  
djspawn00
Lexus Test Driver

 
djspawn00's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: New York
Posts: 1,170
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Originally Posted by ES3
Anyone know how to get cds/dvds from a dead Lexus IS? No power, or fuses.
connect it to a 12v power supply, like a cordless drill battery, car battery, ect... then eject... if that does work.. break out the screw driver or hammer.
Old 10-17-09, 07:35 AM
  #7  
ES3
Lexus Champion
 
ES3's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: SC
Posts: 1,708
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Thanks,
problem is I can't get to the fuse box on this one. :-( thought there was a manual release?
Old 10-17-09, 01:00 PM
  #8  
Kaydee
Hacked CL to become a Mod
 
Kaydee's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Vancouver >> Hong Kong
Posts: 6,713
Received 9 Likes on 8 Posts
Default

when all else fail...

Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
sightdev
Lexus Audio, Video, Security & Electronics
5
05-11-05 05:03 PM
kwazigoku
Lexus Audio, Video, Security & Electronics
2
03-07-05 02:41 PM
lexman
Lexus Audio, Video, Security & Electronics
1
12-09-02 10:12 PM
Balzak
ES - 1st to 4th Gen (1990-2006)
6
11-18-02 11:09 PM
shmelvin
RX350 / 330/ 300 / 400H / 450H Classifieds
1
04-01-02 07:56 AM



Quick Reply: Way to get CDs from dead CD changer?



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 04:16 AM.