Hey there, I just got a bit of a hand me down from my brother, a 2004 Nissan Xterra, and when I tried to use the cd player it seemed to be jammed...
The icon on the screen shows a cd is inside, but everytime i try to eject the cd, the player makes multiple clicking sounds (as if something is stuck in it)
THINK My brother was never an ace of a driver and more often then not he would hit the curbs or break too hard and the vehicle would seem to jump up, that is how we think it got jammed...
anyways how do i remove this cd from the player without consulting proffesional help and paying loads of $$$ for a repair..
any help would be greatly appreciated and please keep it simple as I am young (16 :P ) and don't know the first thing about cars!
Replies (16)
ttocs on 04/4/2008 15:19:24
First, welcome to the forumCLAP
there are a few simple things that you should do before you take it to the shop. If it is not the factory cd then we will need the model# before we can do too much.
Some players would get confused rather then jamned and think there is a disc stuck, or it get stuck half in half out, what ever. If you disconnect power to the deck and the reconnect it you should be able to hear the deck cycle and make some clicking noises to re-initiate and fix itself by either spitting the disk out, or realizing that it is empty. You can do this by disconnecting the battery, pulling the appropriate fuse or by disconnecting the hrns on the back of the deck.
daveman on 04/4/2008 16:29:14
thanks for the welcome :D
well All I know is it is a 2004 or 05 nissan xterra and i checked the cd player, the only thing i could see was that it was black and it said CY130 in the top right hand corner. dunno if that will help but ya....
I'm not sure how to disconnect power to the deck and my dad would have a fit if i messed around with the car and messed it up, so i'm a bit scared to fool around with everything o_0
ttocs on 04/4/2008 19:07:38
just disconnect the battery for a few secs, and then reconnect it.
daveman on 04/4/2008 19:17:09
ok i will try that, i'll keep you posted.
daveman on 04/5/2008 19:44:52
ok well i just disconnected the battery, waited about a minute, then went into the car and try to put a new cd in.
The player made the same clicking noise it always does when i press eject, but now the cd icon that usually shows up when there is a disc in the deck is gone...
So i still can't really tell if it is jammed or simply has an error...
although when i try to put the disc in it won't go in, as if something is blocking it or the player dosen't want it.
swez on 04/5/2008 23:03:43
Hum, seems like you have 2 main choices left here:
1. Pull the unit out and have someone that knows how to repair them have a good look inside (Could be expensive if a Factory/OEM model)
2. Pull the unit out and replace it with a nice aftermarket player that has all the features you like and consider installing it yourself with help from our Pro Installers here at CK
Do you know if this SUV has the Rockford Fosgate Audio upgrade package or just the basics?
Here's the stock package info and recommended HU's to replace it. (DD or E size noted)
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-TOVRapF4Fxn/app/car/mycar.aspx
Swez
daveman on 04/5/2008 23:30:12
thanks for the help, but this is getting too complicated for me!
I think i'll just splash out the cash for a brand new player... any suggestions on a player i should get?
swez on 04/6/2008 13:25:49
If this project seems a bit too complex, let those in the know help you sort out the details. The team at Crutchfield is one of the best in the game and can give you some very good ideas, provided you know what features appeal to your taste and wallet.
Once you have a few good models to select from, then it's a matter of shopping your local area for the same model and installation at a fair price. You can call Crutch, shoot them an e-mail or join their live chat for the information.
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-HqBgIUBlEsu/
How does that sound to you?
Swez
PS We often recommend Alpine, Kenwood, Pioneer, Eclipse, Panasonic and JVC.
daveman on 04/6/2008 20:13:29
thanks for the help!
I'm thinking I'll just go to my best buy or local audio shop and get a sub par cd player and just have them install it!
Thanks for all the suggestions as well :D
Ash on 04/6/2008 20:26:03
Sub par??!!! Is this something that you plan on using in the future with possible upgrades? At least stick with the major brands to insure quality.....
Pioneer, Panasonic, Clarion, Alpine, Kenwood.. You know, gear like that.
daveman on 04/7/2008 19:36:25
INTERESTING DEVELOPMENT--
I went out to my car and began to try to Mcguyver it (so to speak) by sticking paper clips into the deck and grabbing the cd with a splinter remover...
I got the cd out, but the deck still makes the clicking noise and i can't put any cd's in... its as if something is blocking the cd every time i try to put it in, but i konw there is nothing there seeing as a removed the cd...
what do you suppose I do now...?
Ash on 04/7/2008 20:16:53
It sounds like the mechanisms for eject is at fault. Probably worn out from use over the years. A new HU isn't a bad idea as long as you don't get a low quality one. Just try to keep in mind about getting one that is capable of later upgrades, that is if you plan on keeping the vehicle for a while.
daveman on 04/7/2008 20:42:25
well that sucks, the car is relatively new (only about 4 years i think) but I could use a new cd player anyways.
what do you mean about upgrades? can i not just buy one cd player and use it for a while... and what about these mp3 player decks, no mechanisms would mess up then...
Ash on 04/7/2008 21:07:50
Upgrades meaning if you later decided to add an amp, sub, or anything else that you would like to run.
Most new HU's are capable to a certain degree if you want simple upgrades like amplified speakers for better quality sound. The internal amps on HU's aren't really powerful nor clean enough to maintain clean levels beyond road noise (like driving with the windows down, performance exhaust, etc).
If you want to use a nice component set or even high power coaxials for better sound, they will benefit from an outboard amp. You will need a HU that is capable of properly driving an amp and even one with multiple pre outs so you can keep your fader functionable or even add a sub along with some good speakers up front. Really not expensive to do, just make sure the HU is a decent one with those features.
The MP3 or other extras won't affect the quality of the unit. All that is internal processing, but sticking with some of those brands given will help insure that you will get one that lasts. You don't want to use something like a Jensen, Boss, Dual, or anything on those levels. Dual is an up and coming company, but they still have a need a bit more time to prove themselves so stick with the major ones.
daveman on 04/7/2008 21:13:46
ah thats what i figured, welll i'm quite happy with the audio in my car right now, it's simply the cd player i'm worried about... I think i'll just get a higher end one that lasts! anyways, thanks for all the help!
Ash on 04/7/2008 21:20:24
That's not a bad idea, but you don't have to spend money on features that you know for sure you will never use. Getting the top of the line stuff doesn't necessarily guarantee longevity. A lot will depend on your care of the product. There are some good basic ones out there that are inexpensive and are durable. Check out Pioneer, Panasonic, and Alpine.
The icon on the screen shows a cd is inside, but everytime i try to eject the cd, the player makes multiple clicking sounds (as if something is stuck in it)
THINK My brother was never an ace of a driver and more often then not he would hit the curbs or break too hard and the vehicle would seem to jump up, that is how we think it got jammed...
anyways how do i remove this cd from the player without consulting proffesional help and paying loads of $$$ for a repair..
any help would be greatly appreciated and please keep it simple as I am young (16 :P ) and don't know the first thing about cars!
Replies (16)
ttocs on 04/4/2008 15:19:24
First, welcome to the forumCLAP
there are a few simple things that you should do before you take it to the shop. If it is not the factory cd then we will need the model# before we can do too much.
Some players would get confused rather then jamned and think there is a disc stuck, or it get stuck half in half out, what ever. If you disconnect power to the deck and the reconnect it you should be able to hear the deck cycle and make some clicking noises to re-initiate and fix itself by either spitting the disk out, or realizing that it is empty. You can do this by disconnecting the battery, pulling the appropriate fuse or by disconnecting the hrns on the back of the deck.
daveman on 04/4/2008 16:29:14
thanks for the welcome :D
well All I know is it is a 2004 or 05 nissan xterra and i checked the cd player, the only thing i could see was that it was black and it said CY130 in the top right hand corner. dunno if that will help but ya....
I'm not sure how to disconnect power to the deck and my dad would have a fit if i messed around with the car and messed it up, so i'm a bit scared to fool around with everything o_0
ttocs on 04/4/2008 19:07:38
just disconnect the battery for a few secs, and then reconnect it.
daveman on 04/4/2008 19:17:09
ok i will try that, i'll keep you posted.
daveman on 04/5/2008 19:44:52
ok well i just disconnected the battery, waited about a minute, then went into the car and try to put a new cd in.
The player made the same clicking noise it always does when i press eject, but now the cd icon that usually shows up when there is a disc in the deck is gone...
So i still can't really tell if it is jammed or simply has an error...
although when i try to put the disc in it won't go in, as if something is blocking it or the player dosen't want it.
swez on 04/5/2008 23:03:43
Hum, seems like you have 2 main choices left here:
1. Pull the unit out and have someone that knows how to repair them have a good look inside (Could be expensive if a Factory/OEM model)
2. Pull the unit out and replace it with a nice aftermarket player that has all the features you like and consider installing it yourself with help from our Pro Installers here at CK
Do you know if this SUV has the Rockford Fosgate Audio upgrade package or just the basics?
Here's the stock package info and recommended HU's to replace it. (DD or E size noted)
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-TOVRapF4Fxn/app/car/mycar.aspx
Swez
daveman on 04/5/2008 23:30:12
thanks for the help, but this is getting too complicated for me!
I think i'll just splash out the cash for a brand new player... any suggestions on a player i should get?
swez on 04/6/2008 13:25:49
If this project seems a bit too complex, let those in the know help you sort out the details. The team at Crutchfield is one of the best in the game and can give you some very good ideas, provided you know what features appeal to your taste and wallet.
Once you have a few good models to select from, then it's a matter of shopping your local area for the same model and installation at a fair price. You can call Crutch, shoot them an e-mail or join their live chat for the information.
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-HqBgIUBlEsu/
How does that sound to you?
Swez
PS We often recommend Alpine, Kenwood, Pioneer, Eclipse, Panasonic and JVC.
daveman on 04/6/2008 20:13:29
thanks for the help!
I'm thinking I'll just go to my best buy or local audio shop and get a sub par cd player and just have them install it!
Thanks for all the suggestions as well :D
Ash on 04/6/2008 20:26:03
Sub par??!!! Is this something that you plan on using in the future with possible upgrades? At least stick with the major brands to insure quality.....
Pioneer, Panasonic, Clarion, Alpine, Kenwood.. You know, gear like that.
daveman on 04/7/2008 19:36:25
INTERESTING DEVELOPMENT--
I went out to my car and began to try to Mcguyver it (so to speak) by sticking paper clips into the deck and grabbing the cd with a splinter remover...
I got the cd out, but the deck still makes the clicking noise and i can't put any cd's in... its as if something is blocking the cd every time i try to put it in, but i konw there is nothing there seeing as a removed the cd...
what do you suppose I do now...?
Ash on 04/7/2008 20:16:53
It sounds like the mechanisms for eject is at fault. Probably worn out from use over the years. A new HU isn't a bad idea as long as you don't get a low quality one. Just try to keep in mind about getting one that is capable of later upgrades, that is if you plan on keeping the vehicle for a while.
daveman on 04/7/2008 20:42:25
well that sucks, the car is relatively new (only about 4 years i think) but I could use a new cd player anyways.
what do you mean about upgrades? can i not just buy one cd player and use it for a while... and what about these mp3 player decks, no mechanisms would mess up then...
Ash on 04/7/2008 21:07:50
Upgrades meaning if you later decided to add an amp, sub, or anything else that you would like to run.
Most new HU's are capable to a certain degree if you want simple upgrades like amplified speakers for better quality sound. The internal amps on HU's aren't really powerful nor clean enough to maintain clean levels beyond road noise (like driving with the windows down, performance exhaust, etc).
If you want to use a nice component set or even high power coaxials for better sound, they will benefit from an outboard amp. You will need a HU that is capable of properly driving an amp and even one with multiple pre outs so you can keep your fader functionable or even add a sub along with some good speakers up front. Really not expensive to do, just make sure the HU is a decent one with those features.
The MP3 or other extras won't affect the quality of the unit. All that is internal processing, but sticking with some of those brands given will help insure that you will get one that lasts. You don't want to use something like a Jensen, Boss, Dual, or anything on those levels. Dual is an up and coming company, but they still have a need a bit more time to prove themselves so stick with the major ones.
daveman on 04/7/2008 21:13:46
ah thats what i figured, welll i'm quite happy with the audio in my car right now, it's simply the cd player i'm worried about... I think i'll just get a higher end one that lasts! anyways, thanks for all the help!
Ash on 04/7/2008 21:20:24
That's not a bad idea, but you don't have to spend money on features that you know for sure you will never use. Getting the top of the line stuff doesn't necessarily guarantee longevity. A lot will depend on your care of the product. There are some good basic ones out there that are inexpensive and are durable. Check out Pioneer, Panasonic, and Alpine.
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