well i got my used 2002 is300... but the cd wont load into the 6 cd changer... so i called the mechanic and hes saying that the other is300 lexus stereos have the same problem... and now hes asking me to replace it with either the aftermarket stereo for no cost or brand new lexus stereo for $1000.... he wants me to pay the half of that which is $500.. it sounds like a whole lot of bs to me and im not much of a car electronics guy so it would be great if u guys can help me out here and let out ur thoughts.

 

yeah, those stock units suck, jsut get yourself a new stereo.

 

I have a 2002 GS300 with a 6 disk CD changer problem too. My deck does not see the changer anymore and I have CDs stock in the changer. I've been looking for the cause of my problem before I buy a new changer.
Can you give a little more info on your symptoms? My changer is just dead (no-nothing) and the radio deck doesn't register a changer anymore (nothing happens when I press the changer button on the radio).
I'm looking at other changer options but I want to keep everything "looking" original. I don’t what an extra control module stuck to my dash.
What have you come up with?