CD Player won't recognize disc

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by natural_tools, Dec 11, 2007.

  1. natural_tools

    natural_tools New Member

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    I find that when I insert a CD, it takes at least two tries to ever get it to recognize the disc... unless I give the dashboard above the player a solid smack. It's too early to reach the "smacking" phase in this car, so I'm disappointed.

    Any suggestions or is it time for a trip back to the dealership?
     
    #1 natural_tools, Dec 11, 2007
  2. a priori

    a priori Canonus Curiosus

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    It looks as though you've had the car about 3 years. Are you still under any warranty? If so, then it is off to the dealer.

    Otherwise, get a new radio -- one that let's you connect your iPod directly. Then you won't use the CD player unless a friend hands you one.
     
    #2 a priori, Dec 11, 2007
  3. Doc Willie

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    Also the changer may have problems with CD-Roms or dirty disks. So try a virgin commercial CD. If the paler won't accept that, then there is something wrong with it.
     
    #3 Doc Willie, Dec 11, 2007
  4. MattFL

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    If the problem is with commercially stamped discs then get a new radio.

    If the problem is with CD-R or CD-RW discs, then try a different brand of discs. Some players have trouble reading some brands of discs.
     
    #4 MattFL, Dec 11, 2007
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