6 Disk CD Changer

[DrunkSkunk]

I've a very easy solution for the cd getting stuck while being ejected problem. Two butter knives, one wrapped in electrical tape. Slide knives in on either side of the disc, tape side on the bottom, and slowly slide disc out. I have to do this virtually every time I eject a cd.

[Wolf Alaska]

Thanks for all the info from all posters. I'm going to try several of the techniques recommended. My Excursion's 6 CD changer is all loaded but says " No CD". I tried the no fuse fix to no avail as yet. Since I now have the radio part way out of the dash, I'll remove the wires this time for the next "no power" fix attempt.
Wolf

[crite678]

Good recomendaton, question, when you say "pull the radio out" you mean remove it from the dash?

[IMHEARTREP]

I need some advice on how to get the CD's Out and How to fix the Changers. Can i do it myself?? Do I have to bring it to Ford. In Addition my Lock System is not working on the Driver Door of the Explorer witxh has a Key Pad. Any Advice there.

Thanks
Imheartrep

[JexxTurner]

Originally Posted by prometheuscowboy

We have a 6 disk cd changer in our '02 focus this morining it decided it would "eat" the cds that where in there and not eject them. Its doing this to the upper the slots of the changer 456 we are up to insert and eject fine. When we push eject the you can clearly hear the motors whining and then a small click sound. Any help or advise would be greatly appricated.

If anyone knows why the cds in my 6 disc magazine, will go in. but wont be read. please. email me at hunter6_9@hotmail.com

[tayskyally]

Is the cd and dvd all tied together? My cd player is doing the same thing as above saying the slots are full and cd error but my dvd player is doing the same thing. What can I do? I have the 03 EB Expedition

[Bucky]

My 6 CD player jammed so I removed the unit - I had to buy a radio removal tool and a hex screwdriver (not too expensive). I removed two screws from the front and two from the back and lifted the top off. I was able to get the first 3 discs out - the other 3 were inaccessable. This unblocked the jam. When I put the unit back in it asked me for a 4-digit code which I didn't have. I went back to my dealer and he told me the code would be on a sticker under the ash tray or in the glove compartment - which it was. This was a lot easier to fix than I thought.

[cruzcontrol]

Originally Posted by kd4kmz

Another add here is, there is an issue with the 6 CD drive COg for the ejector being out of sync due to the fact that it is not all the way on and about to come off, or if it is no longer ejecting anything, has already come off. Unplug the power to the radio, this will prepare the unit for a rest when it comes back on for initialization. Take the radio out and remove the top shell, you will have 1 small 2 wire control cable to remove, then open the shell, you will find the cog laying in the unit or in the window to the rear right of the unit where the cogs slide shaft is, it looks like you won't be able to get it back on but you can, with some soft nose needle nose, press the spiral cog back on the shaft until it stops, may take a little force but don't squueze to hard and damage the cog groove, trust me it will go back, I have fixed many of these. be cautions not to rip out the ribbion control cable in this part of the unit while doing this, when putting it back with the lower power amplifier base unit remember to plug back n the two wired cable, after all is put back together plug in the antenna connector firrst then plug the two connectors on the back of the radio inner most first and then out, turn on teh ignition switch and wath the unit you should see it reset or go into initialize, this is programmed in teh prom to check each slot level to update the CD slot indicator I hpe this resolves your problem

I had the "cd error" and "slots full" no matter what I did - eject, load, initialize (press cd&eject simultaneously), remove cd's, etc. Then I followed KD4KMZ directions and found the little worm gear that fell out of the bottom of the 6-cd section of the pioneer radio. Sorry, I forgot to take a picture of the wormgear but it looks like the taller gear in picture below. Also below is the small hole underneath the CD unit where the worm gear fell out. The 3rd pic shows the worm gear after I inserted it back into the hole over a metal shaft. The worm gear had a rectangular base on one end and I put that end facing outside the unit. I put everything back together and the unit initialized and was back performing excellent. If that worm gear falls out again, i might put a dab of adhesive before I put it back on the shaft next time.

I hope this helps someone. Saved me some $$$. I own a 2002 Explorer Sport Trac with pioneer 6disc radio w/ subwoofer input.

[mExp]

I followed your instructions and pictures and sure enough there was that little cog sitting in the bottom of the lower unit. I would recommend completely disconnecting the two halves of the radio/CD before starting this protocol by removing the two-wire harness and the ribbon (which can be removed by pulling gently on the two cream color plastic tabs on either side of the green ribbon and with then with the tabs in the out position slowly and gently sliding the green ribbon out).The cog looks pretty much exactly like what that first picture of yours is (white cylinder) and is covered in grease. After fumbling around a little bit with it slipping in my pliers I was able to put it back over the shaft. It definitely took a little push, but all of a sudden it slipped back over the shaft into position. I put the cover back on and attached the two halves. Then I installed the radio back into the car (I had detached the battery before removing it) and reattached the battery leads. I turned the radio on and it made a lot of noise at first and then nothing (my radio as before I started this was showing that it was completely full even though there were no CDs in it). I then proceeded to hold the CD and Eject button at the same time, again lots of noise, but nothing else. I did this a couple more times, and magically it started checking each slot and realizing that each one was empty. After that it worked absolutely fine (although it seems to make a little more noise than it did before). Time will tell if this is a permanent fix. I would bet the about 50-75% of the trouble people have with the broken 2002 Ford Explorer in dash 6 CD changer is a result of this engineering flaw. I should also note that originally my CD player had CDs in it which I removed all of them before replacing the cog. The lower CDs are the most difficult to remove, but you can move the grey plastic cassettes up by hand without breaking them by doing the following: Lift them up slightly by the front with one hand. Then with the other pull back two silver "L" shaped levers and lift the CD from the back end out slowly. I've included some pictures that I found from other peoples posts and I have labeled them so you can better orient yourself. Hope this helps other people as much as it did me!! Keywords: 2002 Ford Explorer Broken 6 CD changer Cd error eject

[FatChevy]

Originally Posted by mExp

I followed your instructions and pictures and sure enough there was that little cog sitting in the bottom of the lower unit. I would recommend completely disconnecting the two halves of the radio/CD before starting this protocol by removing the two-wire harness and the ribbon (which can be removed by pulling gently on the two cream color plastic tabs on either side of the green ribbon and with then with the tabs in the out position slowly and gently sliding the green ribbon out).The cog looks pretty much exactly like what that first picture of yours is (white cylinder) and is covered in grease. After fumbling around a little bit with it slipping in my pliers I was able to put it back over the shaft. It definitely took a little push, but all of a sudden it slipped back over the shaft into position. I put the cover back on and attached the two halves. Then I installed the radio back into the car (I had detached the battery before removing it) and reattached the battery leads. I turned the radio on and it made a lot of noise at first and then nothing (my radio as before I started this was showing that it was completely full even though there were no CDs in it). I then proceeded to hold the CD and Eject button at the same time, again lots of noise, but nothing else. I did this a couple more times, and magically it started checking each slot and realizing that each one was empty. After that it worked absolutely fine (although it seems to make a little more noise than it did before). Time will tell if this is a permanent fix. I would bet the about 50-75% of the trouble people have with the broken 2002 Ford Explorer in dash 6 CD changer is a result of this engineering flaw. I should also note that originally my CD player had CDs in it which I removed all of them before replacing the cog. The lower CDs are the most difficult to remove, but you can move the grey plastic cassettes up by hand without breaking them by doing the following: Lift them up slightly by the front with one hand. Then with the other pull back two silver "L" shaped levers and lift the CD from the back end out slowly. I've included some pictures that I found from other peoples posts and I have labeled them so you can better orient yourself. Hope this helps other people as much as it did me!! Keywords: 2002 Ford Explorer Broken 6 CD changer Cd error eject

I just wanted to thank you very much for ur info...I was racking my brain as to the "CD Full" issue and I came upon this through google...wow what a blessing....I put that piece back in that had fell out, plugged it in to do a test run and BAM it worked. ty so much and ty for saving me a few hundred to go buy a new one!!!