hey - Clarion Not playing Cds

[Bluudy]

my Standard CD player in my 406, will player cd's if engine not running, but wont play if running, the radio works either way, any suggestions?

[steve_earwig]

You could try cleaning the lens, it's a bit of nervous dismantling but it's knackered anyway if it doesn't play CDs.

[FarmerPug]

the vibration of the engine could be making it jump is there wee dampers in the radio perhaps have fell out, anyhow a new radio isnt the end of the world

[Mastiff]

The lens is dirty mate, ultra common on 406 Clarion CD players. Remove the stereo and take the top off......You will see the lens, gently clean it with a cotton bud.....problem solved!

If you are near Milton Keynes pop round and I will do it for you, takes me about 15 minutes.

If not I will take my CD unit out and do a step by step photo instruction for you and post it up.

[FarmerPug]

get an airline in round it will get the bulk of the dust away and one of them alcohol wipes usually gets the dirt, they have worked on household cd/dvd players.

[Mastiff]

Here is a link to get it working again mate


viewtopic.php?f=4&t=12939

[mjb]

Excellent howto!