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CD cannot be Inserted / Played or CD is Ejected Right After Insertion: Procedure

  1. CHECK IF A PROPER CD IS INSERTED 
    1. Make sure that the CD is an audio CD or a CD with an MP3 or WMA file, and that it is not deformed, flawed, stained, burred, or otherwise defective.

      OK

      CD is normal.

      HINT: 

      • Translucent or uniquely-shaped CDs cannot be played.
      • CDs with adhesive paper labels should not be played.
      • Commercial audio CDs can be played.
      • CD-DA files on CD-ROMs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs can be played.
      • MP3 and WMA files on CD-ROMs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs can be played.
      • For details on playable CDs, refer to the Owner's Manual.

    NG → CHANGE DISC 

    OK: Go to next step 

  2. CHECK THAT CD IS INSERTED PROPERLY 
    1. Check whether or not the CD is inserted upside down.

      OK

      CD is properly inserted.

    NG → INSERT CD PROPERLY 

    OK: Go to next step 

  3. CHECK CD 
    1. Clean the disc by wiping it with a soft cloth from the inside to the outside in a radial direction.
      Fig 1: Cleaning Disc Surface With Soft Dry Cloth
      GTY100352Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      OK

      Malfunction disappears.

      NOTE:

      Do not use a conventional record cleaner or anti-static preservative.

    NG → See step   4 

    OK → END 

  4. REPLACE CD AND RECHECK 
    1. Replace the CD with a known good one and check that the malfunction disappears.

      OK

      Malfunction disappears.

    NG → See step   5 

    OK → END 

  5. REPLACE RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL