Philips Autochanger Reports "NO DISC"

colinfor · Unread post by **colinfor** » 22 Apr 2005, 14:41

I have a '98 406 2.1 Exec with the factory fitted Philips 6 CD autochanger. Been working OK for over a year but it now reports "NO DISC" when you try loading discs.
I have removed it from its mount and removed the covers to watch what happens. As soon as you insert the tray the machine "tastes" each disc (draws it in about 3/4 of the way) and moves to the next. As it samples each disc, in turn, it reports NO DISC and finally the audio system returns to the tuner.
Any thoughts ?

chrismillie · Unread post by **chrismillie** » 22 Apr 2005, 20:19

sound like the laser that reads the cd has given up very common on pc drives also was a common fault on play staion wich you could buy a new head for £35.there is one for sale on EBAY philip autochanger with no leads or disk cartrige?has come out of a 406. prob go for nothink worth a look as you have got all the bits or get your own fixed hope this is of some help....

Stuart McB · Unread post by **Stuart McB** » 23 Apr 2005, 00:05

You could always try the reset button / manual eject button. This may reset the system

Homer · Unread post by **Homer** » 23 Apr 2005, 01:11

Could just be dirt on the lens.
You can get cleaning disks but they don't work very well. Better to open it up, locate the laser and give it a wipe with a cottonbud.