Inspection Procedure 21

CD Cannot be Inserted.

DIAGNOSIS

STEP 1. Check that a CD has been already loaded.

Q: Has a CD been already loaded?

NO: Go to Step 2.

YES: Take out the CD (If the CD cannot be ejected, refer to INSPECTION PROCEDURE 25.) Check that a CD can be inserted.

STEP 2. Check how a CD is inserted.
- Ensure that the ignition switch is at "ACC" or "ON".

NOTE: If you try to load a CD when the ignition switch is at positions other than "ACC" or "ON", the CD will not be inserted completely. It will be rejected.

Q: If you try to load the CD, does the CD stops halfway and then rejected?

YES: Refer to INSPECTION PROCEDURE 25.

NO: Go to Step 3.

STEP 3. Check after the CD is loaded.

NOTE: Even though the CD is loaded, "E" (error) is sometimes displayed with the CD rejected because of vibration/shock or dew on the CD face or optical lens.

Q: Though the CD is inserted completely, is "E" (error) displayed and the CD ejected?

YES: Go to Step 4.

NO: There is no action to be taken.

STEP 4. Check the CD.
Check the CD for the conditions below:
- Is the CD loaded with its label facing down?
- Is the recorded face dirty or scratched?
- Is there dew on the recorded face?

Q: Is the CD in good condition?

YES: Go to Step 5.

NO: The original CD is defective. Check that another CD can be inserted.

STEP 5. Check again using a normal CD, which is not dirty or scratched.
- Load another normal CD.
- Check that the CD player recognizes and plays the CD.

Q: When you substitute another normal CD, is the CD loaded correctly?

YES: The original CD is defective. Check that another CD can be inserted.

NO: Replace the CD player. Check that a CD can be inserted.