Why is my CD player making a clicking noise?

The lens in the drive may be dirty or covered with dust. This is perhaps why it can’t read the disc properly, so it is searching the disc trying to read it. This is the clicking you hear as the lens tracks back and forth.

How do you clean a CD player lens?

Wipe a small amount of high-strength isopropyl alcohol onto the lens.

1. You can use a lens cleaning solution instead of alcohol. In rare cases, you’ll need deionized water to remove sugar-based residue.
2. Deep scratches on the lens could make it unusable.

How do you reset a CD player?

How to reset the CD player.

1. Unplug the power cord of the CD player from the AC wall outlet.
2. Allow the CD player to set without power for 30 seconds.
3. Plug the power cord of the CD player back into the AC wall outlet.

What should I do if my CD changer ejects a CD?

If it ejects a CD, remove it, then wait for the unit to stop cycling. If it wants a CD to be loaded, put one in. Make sure you let the changer come to a complete rest before pressing any other buttons or before performing any other operations.

Why won’t my CD changer play any CDs?

Cutting off the power will cause the mechanism to reset and you might be able to eject the CDs. Press and hold the Eject button until it beeps and this will cause all CDs to be ejected. If this doesn’t work, then your changer is pretty much dead like so many others. You can replace the CD/Tuner core by contacting OEMCarAudio on eBay.

How do I get my CD changer to stop cycling?

If it ejects a CD, remove it, then wait for the unit to stop cycling. If it wants a CD to be loaded, put one in. Make sure you let the changer come to a complete rest before pressing any other buttons or before performing any other operations. All you’re trying to do is give the changer the sequential command it’s waiting for.

How do I remove the radio/CD unit from the car?

You can get instructions on how to get the radio/CD unit on youtube. Once you get the unit out, you have to remove the top plate and then push the CDs out one by one thu the front loading door. It is little tricky but you can get all your CDs out this way.