I just got my 98 EXP XLT, and I was trying out the CD Changer, I put a cd and it worked fine...I turned off the car...

The next morning, I opened the cd changer gate to load more cd's and I pressed the orange button, and nothing. It makes a noise, as if it wants to spit out the magazine, but does nothing. I pressed the cd button on my radio and reads NO CD.

Has anyone had this problem...Am I doing something wrong??? I really love my exp though, it runs great and the rest of the radio is just fine is just the cd changer.

I tried looking at ebay to buy one but they are all from 99 and above, and I dont know if they will fit my 98. Any info on this???

Please someone help me...

 

That changer that you described is a first gen Clarion, and they are VERY troublesome at this age. Tou can use any Ford CD changer that has the same 12 pin plug and almosty all of them use this design. The newer Clarion is much better, although, as it is smaller, it will need some mods to fit OK in your console. Used changers are often on EBay, but check sellers return policies.