Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Symptom Troubleshooting




Audio System Symptom Troubleshooting - Audio disc changer does not move between discs

Audio disc changer does not move between discs

NOTE:

- Check the vehicle battery condition first Testing and Inspection.
- Check the connectors for poor connections or loose terminals.
- Disc labels should not be used in the audio-navigation unit or audio unit. They may jam and damage the player mechanism.

1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

2. Turn on the audio-navigation unit or audio unit, and insert six discs into the audio disc changer/audio unit (in-dash disc changer), and see if the changer moves between discs.

Does the changer operate normally?

YES -

Intermittent failure, the disc changer is OK at this time. Check for loose or poor connections.�

NO -

Go to step 3 Symptom Troubleshooting.

3. Insert six known-good discs into the audio-navigation unit or audio unit.

Does the changer operate normally?

YES -

At least one of the original discs is faulty.�

NO -

- With navigation: Substitute a known-good audio disc changer Service and Repair, and recheck. If the symptom/indication goes away, replace the original audio disc changer Service and Repair.�
- Without navigation: Substitute a known-good audio unit Audio Unit Removal/Installation, and recheck. If the symptom/indication goes away, replace the original audio unit Audio Unit Removal/Installation.�