6 Disk CD Changer

prometheuscowboy · 04-08-2006, 09:02 PM

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.

aarons · 07-19-2006, 04:57 PM

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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.

I had same problem and eventually I ended up having to pull radio out to physically remove cds. Ford wants too much to replace unit so I ended up buying external satellite receiver and I do not listen to cd's any longer. Tip, I have found the 6 cd radio many times on ebay but I am a tight wad and have not won yet. I never bid more that $125 though. I am getting ready to trade in as I have 205,000 miles and my focus is getting a little tired.

tonyt10 · 08-26-2006, 07:52 PM

Does anyone know when Ford started adding MP3 capabilities to their units. I have a 2004 Excursion Eddie Bauer with 6 disk changer....does it have MP3 capability...thanks...please email me at tonyt@adelphia.net

holeshot28 · 09-25-2006, 02:21 PM

I have a six disc changer in the 03 ford focus zx5 that will not load I hit load and it just says error can you take it appart and fix it up or any other ideas would be great I have heard to disconnect the power and wait about five min and it will reset the system supposedly is what ford says..

RestedTraveler · 11-17-2006, 10:16 PM

This same problem happened with my wife's 6-DISC CD changer in our 2003 Windstar. Ford wants $300+ to replace/repair it. We've never used CDs with label stickers or odd-thickness CDs in it. In fact, we've never had anything other than store-bought audio CDs in it. It still has 6 in it at this very moment that we can't get out.

I was told by the nice service advisor at our local Ford Dealer that this is a common problem with these and that one can get it repaired at a local car audio repair place for a lot less.

Also, I found a couple of places advertising on ebay a repair service for this very problem. These places don't like you attempting to remove the CDs or repair it yourself though, so beware.

I'll get this repaired as soon as I can and maybe check back with the results.

baravelli · 11-24-2006, 01:48 AM

Common Problem. 6 CD Pack. Pioneer manufactures the CD Changer and their CD Pack is much less expensive.

RestedTraveler · 03-01-2007, 06:18 AM

Anybody know of any good places to get it repaired on the cheap? I found one out in Seattle back in November when I first started researching it that specialized in repairing this problem for around $80. I can't seem to locate them now that can actually afford to get it repaired...I'd rather not shell out the $300+ that most places (including Ford) want.

bfloyd4445 · 03-24-2007, 10:14 PM

my 07 Focus ses has mp3 capabilities.

generatorman · 09-18-2007, 12:44 PM

This is what I did to my In-Dash 6 disc CD Player.

Rather that toss the radio like most are saying to do you can try this first.

Pull the radio out and remove the screw on each side and the 2 on the back. Pop off the cover and you can see the CD's. The part of the CD changer may have not fully engaged the CD it wanted to play and it is stuck not knowing what to do. Press on the CD that so that the part that spins the CD is locked into the center of the CD. Leave the top open and plug in the CD player. It should start going through all of the cd's then if the CD error is gone it will play again.

Generatorman

jek · 10-21-2007, 01:27 PM

I have precisely the same problem...a jammed cd player. I shall try Generatorman's suggested repair, but I was wondering if I need to dig out a code from my file? I cant find an Audio Systems Operating Guide in my original purchasing paper work. Is this a four digit code...I have something stapled to my file saying "record and detach".

Finally, we had to have our keys re-programmed and changed when my purse was stolen, does this make a difference?

My thanks!

Jenn