stereo problem

[Frag]

I'm new to the forum, haven't really posted anything, even though I've found a wealth of great info here. (I'm a lurker
I have an '06 convertible touring, bone stock, with 78000 miles and I have a problem with my stock stereo.

Had to replace the battery the other day, and ever since, I can't get the cd changer to work. It won't play when I hit the mode button, and can't load or eject either. The radio works fine. I didn't even have to reset my stations after the battery change.

Any help is appreciated. Thanks.

Frag

[Kawizx9r]

I'd take a shot at this but I've got a question for you;

Is this CD changer an external component or is it built into the headunit? Reminds me of my last Toyota. Had an in-dash 6 disk changer and I had this same problem once. It acted as if no CD's were in the changer, hell it acted like there wasn't a changer at all. Disconnected the radio harness for a day to completely reset it and the next day after plugging it in, it worked fine.

[Frag]

It's built into the head unit. All one assembly in dash.

I'll try disconnecting the harness when I get home in the morning and see if that helps.

[Kawizx9r]

Originally Posted by Frag

It's built into the head unit. All one assembly in dash.

I'll try disconnecting the harness when I get home in the morning and see if that helps.

I only mentioned the above solution because 1. it worked for me and 2. you mentioned that your stations were retained.

You'll know when it's completely drained/reset when you hook it up and your stations are back to 87.5 or whatever it is.

Before doing anything else though, is there some type of RESET or something on that radio? I'm only familiar with the stock '03 CD player for our cars.

[Frag]

I don't know of a reset, but I have heard that some stereos have them as a theft deterrent. I was hoping someone on the forum could tell me if there is a reset.

ps: I dig those wheels.

[Kawizx9r]

Originally Posted by Frag

I don't know of a reset, but I have heard that some stereos have them as a theft deterrent. I was hoping someone on the forum could tell me if there is a reset.

ps: I dig those wheels.

Some do and some don't, maybe a google/forum search can answer that (hopefully).

And thanks, though I wish my car was black. I'll get it painted, but not until I'm completely done modifying it first.

[Frag]

Well, I checked every fuse I could find and they're all good. I disconnected the battery for a couple hours- No Joy. I did notice that I can here the the changer moving when I first get in, but still can't get it to play.

HELP?!?!?