How do you unjam a CD player?

Here’s what to do:

1. Unplug the disc player.
2. Take out the screws securing the cover and remove it.
3. Blow air into the mechanism to remove dust.
4. Plug the player back in.
5. Try ejecting the tray.
6. If it doesn’t eject, look for something jamming the tray.
7. Also see if the belt is damaged or broken or fell off.

How do you get a CD out of a car CD player without power?

The way you do this is you insert the second CD about an inch into the player. Make sure it is above the stuck CD. Then with the car on if needed press the eject button and wiggle the CD around in your hand. The extra pressure might give the stuck CD enough traction to come out.

Where does a CD go in an Acura MDX?

In my case, the CD had gotten underneath the playing arm, which swings in from the side, under the CD. The CD slot has a metal door covering it that opens at precisely the right time to allow a CD to enter or eject.

How to remove jammed CD from 2008 MDX Tech?

Put the rag on the console so when you pull the stereo out, it is on top of the rag and not scratching your console. Pull the stereo straight out. There are a bunch of plugs on the back. Undo them all. Each one has a lock tab you press, then pull the plug out. Always pull on the plastic plug itself, never pull the wires.

What to do if your CD player won’t load?

These units use a rubber roller to load and eject the CD’s. Over time, the roller can become dirty and lose its gripping power. If this is the only issue, it can be cleaned, and I would recommend denatured alcohol. In my case, the roller was dirty, but this was not the only problem.

What happens if you get a CD stuck in the CD changer?

I got a CD stuck in the 6-disc changer. It was very annoying as every time you opened the car door or turned on the ignition or the stereo, the changer would make a shshsh-tunk! sound over and over again for about half a minute. It was trying to load up a CD I guess.

Why does my CD player not work on my Acura MDX?

The CDs got jammed in the player and when I pushed the CD button it gave me a few seconds of a buzzing sound and then I would get an error code EO-1 and the player would jump over to radio. I turned the radio off and on numerous times, pressed the CD button and banged on the player, but the result was always the same.

What to use to remove jammed CD from 2008 Acura MDX?

Security codes for the stereo and nav system (these should be with your car’s purchase papers. If you don’t have them, call the dealer with your VIN and get them) Med size Phillips screwdriver (magnetized shaft would be very handy). Plastic / nylon professional automotive trim prying tool. Do not use screwdrivers to pry the trim.

What to do if your CD player is not working?

Using a small screwdriver and possibly some narrow tweezers, try to work out the CD if it is visible behind the dust cover. If it is not visible, try pressing the eject button and see what happens, or you can try choosing a different CD and see if there is any change. On my unit, the dust cover had to be down for anything to happen.

Where is the radio code on an Acura MDX?

1) Make sure you have the radio code before you do this b/c you will need it to use your stereo after this procedure. Mine was in my owner’s manual binder on the inside jacket cover. If you don’t have it, you can get it from a dealer if you have the serial number of the radio.