CD does not eject from stereo on a C5.

Lane · Unread post by **Lane** » 30 Jan 2010, 15:50

Is there any quick solution??
The stereo plays the CD, but when I push EJECT it doesn't come out. I can only hear the little motor trying to eject it...

best regards to all citroen lovers..

spider · Unread post by **spider** » 30 Jan 2010, 16:04

Without knowing or seeing it, I am not sure however look very closely at the front panel near the slot.

There "may" be a small hole you can insert a thin rod into to force an eject. The similar method to a tray loading cd / dvd on your computer.

Another option (assuming this has only just happened) leave it for a few hours / day and then try again, its possible it may then work.

Simon99 · Unread post by **Simon99** » 31 Jan 2010, 02:03

Had same problem with my cd player in C5. Removed radio/cd unit and opened it up. After manually removing cd and some time studying load/eject mechanism discovered part of the plastic cradle where it was supposed to be held firmly down had a break. This wasn't at first easily noticeable and only moved a bit on eject but enough to cause eject failure. Managed to get a self tapping screw in with big head to hold down cradle. Been working ever since.
More than likely same problem you're suffering and must be design weakness. Not a difficult fix if you've got a bit of time.
Good Luck.