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if your getting the eject error message on your factory in dash cd player it may just be as simple as cleaning the ribbon wire connections inside the cd palyer. Just pull it out of the dash, and separate the cd player from the radio. (There are just four small screws to seperate them.) Then with a small jewler's screw driver remove the clips securing the ribbon wire to the connectors. Clean the wire connectors with an eraser and or some contact cleaner and re-assemble in the reverse order. It should be good to go.
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04 F150 Supercrew FX4 with all the good stuff.
71 F250 Camper Special, 390cid, 10:1, cam, Cobra jet hds, Edlebrock perf. intake, headman hdrs, dynomax super turbo dual exhaust.
How do you pull the cd/radio? Can't see where there are clips or screws or anything. Got a CD in the drive that I cannot eject. Husband's has the same problem, but he got the last CD out and we just don't use the player at all. Bummer!
Appreciate your advice. Are there drawings available from Ford, do you know? Probably could get the CD if I could get into the player.
Thanks!
How do you pull the cd/radio? Can't see where there are clips or screws or anything. Got a CD in the drive that I cannot eject. Husband's has the same problem, but he got the last CD out and we just don't use the player at all. Bummer!
Appreciate your advice. Are there drawings available from Ford, do you know? Probably could get the CD if I could get into the player.
Thanks!
The factory indash radio has 2 holes on each side of the front panel. They sell a tool set to remove it or you can make your own set from a sturdy wire coat hanger. Cut two sections approx 10 inches or so and bend each one into a U shape. Insert the exposed ends of the U shaped wire into the holes on the front panel (one U-shaped tool in each side). Holding both U-shaped tools (one in each hand) pry/pull apart (away from each other) while pulling the tools toward you. This should pull the whole unit out.
Good luck!
I know this is an old thread, but if you are still listening....can you clarify on the "ribbon" or take a picture of what your talking about? I took mine out, took it apart, and sprayed it with electrical cleaner but it didn't make a difference.
Thanks
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South Kansas City, MO.
Just tried this fix and I'm happy to report it DOES WORK! Carefully take apart the trim and remove the console cover (two 7mm screws) to release the bottom of the trim piece. My 2006 EB had 7mm screws and not the old slots to hold the unit in. Once removed, disassemble the cage and remove the cd changer. I carefully seperated the ribbon, cleaned the contacts and reassembled. Figured I'd try it before taking the unit in for service. It took a few clicks and shuffles but soon the cd player was working again and able to eject all the cd's that were stuck in it. Works great!
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It's obvius once you get in there. Just separate the cd changer from the radio and you'll see the ribbon wire connecting the cd player to the radio. Can't miss it. If I recall its white.
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04 F150 Supercrew FX4 with all the good stuff.
71 F250 Camper Special, 390cid, 10:1, cam, Cobra jet hds, Edlebrock perf. intake, headman hdrs, dynomax super turbo dual exhaust.
Thanks for the good info on pulling the cd changer. Actually used to pieces of heavy duty mechanics wire, but was pushing them in trying to release the unit, so thanks once again.
I have a 2001 Sport Trac. Every time i press the cd button the radio makes a clicking noise for about 30 seconds and then says "CD ERROR". When i press the load button it tells me that the slots are all full; and with the eject button it makes the clicking noise again and then the "CD ERROR" again.
This all started when my brother put a small cd-rom in the cd player because he thought it would play it. I have retrieved the cd from the player and it continues to make the same noise. Other places on the internet says that i should pull the fuse and it will re-align the racks(which i assume is clicking).
The racks should have reset when you pulled the unit of to perform the process above. If not then pullig the fuse is easier than pulling the unit out and unplugging the ribbon connector and power.
I dont see the micro/mini CD causing any damage, unless the removal process was harsh. The cleaning process should clear it up like a 5 minute job if you have the removal tool.
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