sylvanlights

Having problems with my 6-disc in-dash CD player jamming from time to time. From time to time it jams when I try to eject a disc. I have had to pull the unit out twice now to get the thing running again.

Does anyone else have problems with their's at all? Or is there something I might be doing wrong?

Thanks for your time.

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DaleK

I have had mine jam two or three times in the 1.5 years I have had the car. Once I had to pull the player to fix it. I haven't had any issues for several months now (knock on wood). If it is a recurring problem, take it in for warranty work. Also - when you pull the unit to do your wiring harness experiments, take the CDs all out first

BTW - any updates on that?

sylvanlights

The great part is that I have two separate head-units to screw around with. I bought the 6-disc unit from a guy on here, and he had no use for the main unit anymore, so he sent it up as well!

I now have the 6-disc installed in the car, and my original unit laying (in several pieces) on my workbench. I have been poking around in it for a while now, and still scratch my head. I feel like I am getting closer, but don't want to power it up for fear of blowing the thing sky high!

Don't fret, I will let you know when I get it figured out. I want to figure it out as well!

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MisterT

If your car is still under warranty, they won't know you got the head unit from another person. What the dealership doesn't know want kill them. I'd say take it there. The only sucky thing is that you are without tunes until the thing comes back. That bites!

Mister T

sylvanlights

Thanks for the thought, but ...

Abusing Mazda's warranty system is not an option for me. I purchased this unit knowing full-well that I was waiving any and all warranty support from Mazda. Besides, I do not condone deceiving anyone for my advantage. It's just not right.

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proteus

Right On...

I feel the same, although I think we are in the minority.

sylvanlights

Thanks for the support ...

But to get back on topic - is anyone else having many issues with their in-dash CD changer? Would like to get this one figured out!

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Maz94Protege

ITS EASY TO GET THE CD OUT.


There is a Fuse for the CD player under the dash in the Fuse Box. Take it out and turn on the car then put the fuse back in. ALl the Cds pop right out and resets the Radio. Thats what we do at work. Usually works every single time. If not, the dealer will take it apart under warranty to get ur cd out and get you a new unit.

sylvanlights

I will try your trick with the fuse - sounds like a fairly easy solution. But since I found last time the disc was physically jammed in the unit, I am not sure how much this will do for me. But I will try.

Once again, this head-unit should NOT be covered by Mazda's warranty as it was NOT purchased from Mazda. I need to find a solution that does not involve Mazda's warranty program.

Thanks for all the ideas so far everyone!

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mixmaster_matt

This was happening with my original head unit, but only with CD-R's. But i just switched it to an aftermarket head unit.

hihoslva

You know, I am not one to abuse warranties or stuff like that either, and love the stories of the guys who get busted trying replace a blown motor or something THEY did under warranty.

However, this one is questionable, IMHO.

I mean, no - it did not come with the car.

But it IS a Mazda part. Just because the player has been taken from one vehicle, and placed in another, does that really void the warranty on the player?

Example: A few months ago I purchased some 2003 P5 rims & tires from a guy in Florida (Squirrel's P5 on this board). If I find one of the wheels to be defective in some way, is this not Mazda's issue to fix?

If the wheel is defective, it would be defective on my car or the original owner's car.

Same with the stereo - if the guy had kept it, HE would have the jamming issue, and HE would be at the Mazda dealer asking for warranty service. Just because the deck has been removed and placed in another vehicle - why should this make a difference as far as Mazda's responsibility for the product?

I certainly don't condone fraudulent warranty claims, but in this case, I would probably go to the dealer and see what I could do. It's a warranteed part in a warranteed car - just not in the same car it came in. Nonetheless, shouldn't you at least try?

I respect and admire your dedication to not being fraudulent - it's noble. But you really might be selling yourself short on this one. Just because you bought it from a guy (undamaged and installked correctly, I should add), Mazda shouldn't have to fix it?

It's a tough one to call - but it doesn't seem right that you should be stuck on this deal. I'd probably be at the dealership, and if they asked, I'd be honest about where I got the unit from.

~HH

sylvanlights

A very well thought out reply ... much appreciated! It seems all too often around here you get very short-handed replies with very little substance. Your thought process on this one is quite commendable!

You brought up several good points that I had yet to consider. I will call my Mazda dealer tomorrow and see what they think. I know that some dealers will not touch warranty issues like this one whereas others will openly accept it to please the customer. I guess we will see what kind of dealership support I have locally! Could be interesting ...

I will keep you posted.

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mrpopnfresh

IMO I think hihosilva is correct. But techniacally, though it is a mazda piece of equipment. Mazda technicians weren't the ones who installed the head unit. They could easily say that you messed it up while installing it, therefore vioding the warrenty. That is if they ever find out that, that particular head unit wasn't purchased with the car. I highly doubt that though.