My OEM CD player will not load disc. I have been watching ebay for a replacement but haven't come across one. Is there anyone repairing them or maybe someone has one they are willing to part with? Thanks.

Paul

 

OK. After figuring out exactly which unit I was looking for, I found one on ebay so that should be along soon.
A couple of weeks ago, I also bought a complete set of Service Manuals. They don't even have a section for audio either except in the electrical manual. I guess I was hoping for more in the body section. How to remove certain panels, etc. Oh well. I guess we can't have everything right? Anyone seen something about how to remove the glove box? Thanks.

Paul

 

There is a youtube video out there. There is a lower cover that is held on by clips that you can pop off and unscrew the light. That will expose the bottom of the glove box. You should see two 10 min bolts on the bottom, take those out, then open the glove box and you will see three phillips screws along the top. Once you have the screws and the two 10 mins removed the glove box unclips with a little pressure.

 

Thank You Sir. I will check it out. I know it's not difficult. Just don't want to break something.

Paul

 

There is one confusing thing that I don't understand though. My ML system DISK display is apparently looking for a unit that holds nine disk. The one installed has a spot for the six.CD cartridge. What am I missing? Thanks.

Paul

 

Every 2nd Gen I have touched has only had 6 disc changers.

 

This is a quick photo. Thanks.

Paul

 

Hey bro. Why are you even bothering with the cd player? Just put an audio adapter so you can plug your phone in and play songs via the steering wheel controls. Forget CDs! I had a USA SPEC iPhone adapter back when I had my GS 430 and it was great! I’m sure there are many other brands that make them as well but it’s worth every penny and very easy to install I did it myself.

 

Yea I know. OEM is dated. But I never had a problem with the ML Stereo system. CD's sound absolutely awsum. Wayyy better than FM stereo. Its Cheap. And I don't have to worry about someone breaking into my car to steal something by installing a nice aftermarket system. So far, it cost me a subwoofer for the rear deck at $50. And the CD Player which was $80. Unfortunately the CD Player that arrived is bad too. I'll have to find another one. But $130 to restore the system is my best deal for now.

Paul

 

There is nothing to steal when you get an iPhone adapter to play music. It’s just a wire that sticks out to plug your phone. However the head unit, that is always a possibility to steal, but you don’t need to change the head unit to play music from your phone. It’s a little box that goes behind the stock head unit so you don’t see it. They are pretty cheap too. Sound quality is just like the CDs. But yea you can’t compare the sound quality from the CD to something like fm or the cassette tape adapter.

 

Understood and I agree. I have seen a couple of videos on adding BT to the old system and I might update in the future. But for now I just need to get everything working. 😁 She gets out of the shop today for the oil pan leak which actually turned out to be a drivers side valve cover leak. I didn't see it. But it was literally leaking oil down the side of the engine to the oil pan. Bizarre. No burning oil smell, nothing. But it was. Timing belt etc. Is also being done. And at 180K miles, timing is perfect. She should be in great shape mechanically when I pick her up today. Next? Change every hose and vacuum line and fix passenger side door lock.

Paul

Paul

 

I don't think that is an issue so much as it used to. I have had mine for over 6 year, knock on wood, and I haven't put it in my purse when I get out.