Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Symptom Troubleshooting




Audio System Symptom Troubleshooting - Audio disc changer does not load all six discs

Audio disc changer does not load all six 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 unit. They may jam and damage the player mechanism.

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

2. Turn on the audio unit, and try loading six discs into the audio unit (in-dash disc changer)/audio changer.

Does the audio unit accept all six discs?

YES -

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

NO -

Go to step 3.

3. Try loading the disc player with six known-good discs.

Does the audio unit (in-dash disc changer)/audio disc changer accept all six discs?

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.�