CD changer is not working?

2001 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER

167,000 MILES • 3.0L • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC

PAUL KREMER

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Hello guys, I can listen radio, I can listen cassette tape, but not CD. When I turn the key to the first position, the CD changer starts making noise. Every time I turn the key it is searching for CD. When I push Button LOAD, EJECT and CD nothing happens.
Please help me.
Thank you for your help.
Paul

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May 9, 2025 at 11:01 AM

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Thanks for the video, it helps. Yep, the radio will need to be removed and disassembled to remove the stuck CD or there are coins in the CD player part which is super common. Here is how to remove the unit so you can take the top or bottom off to look inside. Check out the images (below). Please upload pictures or videos in your response of any problems so we can see what to help you with.

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