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Old 04-19-2007, 06:02 PM   #1
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CD 6 Player Problems - $90.00 Solution

After the third f*cking radio I bought on eBay - One the wrong spec., another the wrong radio entirely (used a Mach 1 interior shot for his listing) and the third with a D.O.A. CD player, I finally gave up and went searching for an OEM car audio repair shop. These guys know exactly what's need to fix your CD player.
They quoted me around $90 if I sent in my CD player only, so here's some tips on seperating the faceplate and radio/ CD player.

-Obtain a T08 and a T10 Torx bits (these are small! Radio Shack carries them in a kit)
-Pull on the volume knob, it pops right off
-Remove the faceplate (4 countersunk screws, carefully pop it over the 4 tabs), disconnect the small 2 pin plug
-If you want, this is a good time to clean your faceplate. Remove the circuit board by removing the gold screws and lift it out. I washed mine with mild detergent and a paint brush, rinse and blow dry with compressed air. It's just plastic at this point, allow to air dry completely.
-The CD player is held on with side screws, pretty self-explanatory.

This is what you need to send off...http://www.rivetech.com/Fordmech.html

Home page...http://www.rivetech.com/
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Old 04-19-2007, 06:40 PM   #2
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Re: CD 6 Player Problems - $90.00 Solution

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After the third f*cking radio I bought on eBay - One the wrong spec., another the wrong radio entirely (used a Mach 1 interior shot for his listing) and the third with a D.O.A. CD player, I finally gave up and went searching for an OEM car audio repair shop. These guys know exactly what's need to fix your CD player.
They quoted me around $90 if I sent in my CD player only, so here's some tips on seperating the faceplate and radio/ CD player.

-Obtain a T08 and a T10 Torx bits (these are small! Radio Shack carries them in a kit)
-Pull on the volume knob, it pops right off
-Remove the faceplate (4 countersunk screws, carefully pop it over the 4 tabs), disconnect the small 2 pin plug
-If you want, this is a good time to clean your faceplate. Remove the circuit board by removing the gold screws and lift it out. I washed mine with mild detergent and a paint brush, rinse and blow dry with compressed air. It's just plastic at this point, allow to air dry completely.
-The CD player is held on with side screws, pretty self-explanatory.

This is what you need to send off...http://www.rivetech.com/Fordmech.html

Home page...http://www.rivetech.com/

Great post, my CD payer cycles on it own with the key off. I am afraid it could catch fire.

Not trying to highjack but you mentioned the specialty bits and I just bought this set from harbor freight and I thought this would be a good thread to post in. Very cheap price for all these bits.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=91310
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Old 04-19-2007, 06:42 PM   #3
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Re: CD 6 Player Problems - $90.00 Solution

Excellent info!
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Old 04-19-2007, 09:14 PM   #4
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Re: CD 6 Player Problems - $90.00 Solution

Didn't think about Harbor Freight.

Another important point...These guys told me if our radios are shipped without a "shipping plug", all it takes is a good jolt to screw up the CD trays. Most resellers (online salvage yards) don't know this. -that big yellow caution placard isn't there for looks.
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Old 07-06-2007, 01:51 AM   #5
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Re: CD 6 Player Problems - $90.00 Solution

OEM CD players have had issues for a long time. I rented a 2001 mustang 5 years ago and it was locking up. My '03 GT cd player started to lock up on me occasionally at 7,000 miles. My mach CD player died in September 2005. You'd think they'd do something about this.
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Old 04-03-2008, 12:16 PM   #6
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Re: CD 6 Player Problems - $90.00 Solution

I know the mutli changers do NOT recommend CD's with "Paper Labels" on them, it can jam. It states in the owners manual, Only the direct print type CD's or if you make them yourself, just label them with a felt tip pen.
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Old 06-24-2008, 08:04 PM   #7
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Re: CD 6 Player Problems - $90.00 Solution

i have the 6 disc changer and it is broke this is the fouth time and my cd's are stuck i found someone who could fix the cd changer but it will cost me $320.00 but the problem is i do not want this radio any more what can i do please help
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Old 06-24-2008, 08:14 PM   #8
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Re: CD 6 Player Problems - $90.00 Solution

Buy one used on the registry or ebay. Be sure to get the right one for your year model.

Edit nevermind didn't fully read your post

I guess for cheap you can buy the harness and use an aftermarket cd player, but most will recomend ditching the whole 460 system. It sucks, but if my 6 disc craps out on me thats probly what i'll do
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Old 06-24-2008, 08:37 PM   #9
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have you had any problems with yours
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Old 06-24-2008, 11:05 PM   #10
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Re: CD 6 Player Problems - $90.00 Solution

in my 02 gt it had problems ejecting cd's but it was easy to get them out.

In the mach, no problems at all.
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Old 07-09-2011, 05:42 PM   #11
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Re: CD 6 Player Problems - $90.00 Solution

0 dollar solution! I figured if a yanked it out and broke something, it was about time for a new one anyway. The unit is held in by to 7mm bolts, I think I saw 8mm posted earlier.

Three plugs, the clips are on the bottom. Then pull the antenna plug.

The whole thing comes apart with a T-10 bit and a phillips head screw driver. I just kept unscrewing things until I could separate the cd changer from the rest of the radio. The racks slide up and down on little plastic posts. If you gently move the clips back you can slide the trays up and down. Pulled out the jammed cd and put it all back together

And what do you know......It actually works again

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Old 01-05-2012, 08:16 AM   #12
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Wow... people wanting to fix stock stereo? Think if mine ever quits I will go aftermarket anyway! Anyone interested in an 03 before it breaks? Lol

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Old 01-05-2012, 09:29 AM   #13
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Wow... people wanting to fix stock stereo? Think if mine ever quits I will go aftermarket anyway! Anyone interested in an 03 before it breaks? Lol

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I like the stock look. If i had an ipod jack I'd NEVER listen to cds. Or attempt to listen to them as it is most of the time lol
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Old 01-16-2012, 12:32 AM   #14
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Re: CD 6 Player Problems - $90.00 Solution

pie makes a kit for 2003 radios. I just installed mine as part of my new years resolution . I have limited control of the ipod through the stock head unit. I can't believe I let that stuff sit in my closet for almost a year.
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Old 01-16-2012, 01:35 PM   #15
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Re: CD 6 Player Problems - $90.00 Solution

what do you need to plug in your ipod in to the satellite radio part?
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Old 06-12-2012, 03:58 PM   #16
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what do you need to plug in your ipod in to the satellite radio part?
This plugs in between the harness and radio.

http://www.amazon.com/FRDN-AUX-PIE-A..._172282_a1_4_p

This kit includes an RCA-to-3.5 audio adapter (plugs into PIE adapters RCA port) along with an extended auxiliary port that you can mount on a panel (I mounted mine at the bottom of the stereo surrounding panel) and cable to plug into your iPod/Pad/Phone/MP3 device or sat radio.

http://www.amazon.com/PAC-IS335-3-5-...pd_sim_sbs_e_1
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Old 08-19-2018, 02:17 PM   #17
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Re: CD 6 Player Problems - $90.00 Solution

Well boo this company is no longer in business. I know I'm the odd ball but I want to fix mine or repair it. I can't seem to find an aftermarket one that will load 6 CD's? Anyone know of a repair shop?
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Well boo this company is no longer in business. I know I'm the odd ball but I want to fix mine or repair it. I can't seem to find an aftermarket one that will load 6 CD's? Anyone know of a repair shop?
I can identify with trying to get it fixed... I've contemplated getting an old cassette unit restored but the price quote was a little high for me (almost $200). the whole ROI thing is ingrained too deeply

This is unrelated, but - my wife's new CX-5 does not have a CD player.
The sales person basically said with all of the streaming services and electronic media devices (e.g. Ipods / cell phones) there is no demand for one.
It has Spotify, Pandora, XM apps in the integrated music system, it's Bluetooth ready, and has two USB ports in the front and two in the back seat.
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I can identify with trying to get it fixed... I've contemplated getting an old cassette unit restored but the price quote was a little high for me (almost $200). the whole ROI thing is ingrained too deeply

This is unrelated, but - my wife's new CX-5 does not have a CD player.
The sales person basically said with all of the streaming services and electronic media devices (e.g. Ipods / cell phones) there is no demand for one.
It has Spotify, Pandora, XM apps in the integrated music system, it's Bluetooth ready, and has two USB ports in the front and two in the back seat.
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I had the version of the Mach head unit that allowed me to plug in an adapter, which allows me to plug my phone in via a 3.5mm headset jack so I can listen to music streamed or saved on my phone.

This is the one that worked for mine: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Old 09-02-2018, 06:39 AM   #20
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Re: CD 6 Player Problems - $90.00 Solution

Also I'm not sure if my rear amp(s) are going bad? When I turn on radio it plays shortly & then loud/slight "popping" from rear speakers, but if use the balance to all front no change?? The music continues to try & play out of them.
I would think this would eliminate rear amp? But maybe cause it's still getting power? I suck at this stuff so don't beat me up to bad
Anyway replacement radios can be found on Ebay as well as amps so I just need to know which way to go. Thanks everyone!
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Old 10-17-2018, 02:56 PM   #21
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I found this company on Ebay & they got mine for going for $175. Super quick turnaround too:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/REPAIR-98-0...-/123220683798
This repair appears to have fixed my amp feedback too!
https://cd4car.com/content/forms/repairform.html
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