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

  1. CHECK IF PROPER CD IS INSERTED 
    1. Make sure that the CD is a normal audio CD, and that it is not deformed, flawed, stained, burred or otherwise defective.

      OK

      Normal audio CD.

      HINT: 

      Translucent or uniquely-shaped CDs cannot be played.

    NG → CD IS FAULTY 

    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. CLEAN CD 
    1. Clean the disc by wiping the CD's underside radially with a soft cloth.
      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.

    OK → CD WAS DIRTY 

    NG: Go to next step 

  4. REPLACE CD WITH ANOTHER AND RECHECK 
    1. Replace the CD with a normal one and check if the same problem occurs again.

      OK

      Malfunction disappears.

    NG → PROCEED TO NEXT INSPECTION PROCEDURE SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE 

    OK → CD IS FAULTY