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[Sir Tigger KC]

So I popped out the CD magazine this afternoon to put some fresh CDs in and now it won't go back in.    Well it goes in but dosn't engage with the stereo so just pops out again. 

A quick search on here was inconclusive and given that I can hear V8S swearing at his stereo from here, I don't fancy trying to remove it.     

Is it time to scrap the car?   

[RobG]

All screws (4?) tight on the cartridge?

[Sir Tigger KC]

All screws (4?) tight on the cartridge?

Yep. 

[terry paget]

2 discs in one slot? Disc not properly in? Sound daft I know, but I've done it.

[V8S]

Let me know if you need any bits off my stereo.

I don't think it's really in saleable condition now.

[V8S]

Unless I can get the front fascia from a knackered one, and a new cage.

[Mister Rog]

So I popped out the CD magazine this afternoon to put some fresh CDs in and now it won't go back in.    Well it goes in but dosn't engage with the stereo so just pops out again. 

A quick search on here was inconclusive and given that I can hear V8S swearing at his stereo from here, I don't fancy trying to remove it.     

Is it time to scrap the car?   

This happens all the time with mine.

First make sure you have the code !  Remove the whole unit, just slide out so that there is no power. Wait a while. put it all back and enter code. This doesn't work absolutely every time, and I don't know the reason for all this. I've actually removed the retaining brackets from the sides of the unit so I can slide it out and back in quite easilly. I very much doubt that anyone is going to nick it   

[Sir Tigger KC]

Thanks Rog.  I'll have to beg, borrow or steal the key thingies from someone/somewhere then. 

[Mister Rog]

Thanks Rog.  I'll have to beg, borrow or steal the key thingies from someone/somewhere then. 

The key thingies are a pain inthe A***, they really are, but if you take the time and trouble to make your own it's worth it as they work. I have a pic somewhere of the ones I made, I just need to find it on my drive.

My advice. Go to Halfords or eBay or wherever. Buy a pair of the ones that don't work, they will have kind of diamond shaped heads. With a miniature file change these to arrow shaped heads, possibly chop 'em off and start from scratch. Hard to explain.

[Sir Tigger KC]

Did you make them from coathangers? 

[Mister Rog]

Did you make them from coathangers? 

No. I bought some cheapo ones and filed them into shape.

[Sir Tigger KC]

I disconnected my battery this morning after Rog said that he unplugs his stereo from time to time and it worked fine when reconnected! 

The old switch it off and on trick works every time!! 

Thanks Rog!