2006 Explorer 6CD changer LOAD ERROR message

[marmar1305]

Hi,
When I opened one of the doors of the truck without the key in the contact I heard the CD changer going through his cycle and ended with a rattle noise. I then received the message CD ERROR on the display of the radio.
I took the fuse out, removed the unit out of the car. I opened it up, removed all 6 CDs and cleaned the 3 micro switches with electric contact cleaner spray. I didn't measure the switches because I don't have a ohm meter.
Put everything back together. Installed the unit back in the car, placed the fuse back in place.
I didn't hear the CD changer going through his cycle like he always does.
The radio is playing but when I switch to CD and want to load a CD it asks me to choose a tray. When I choose a tray a new message LOAD ERROR appears on the display.
Doing the test by pushing 3 and 6 the unit only tests the speakers and amplifier.
Any suggestions please.
Thanks,

 

[wharriso]

Wow man, you put in more work on that thing than I would have. You might want to take a look on ebay for a replacement. I have seen prices between 89 and 300 bucks, depending what features you want.

 

[Threnners]

I had the same problem with mine. The fix is to replace the head unit. You will get better response from the speakers afterward, too.

 

[banditxp]

yea once the stock one dies. you can just get a aftermarket one that will be better then stock and can use USB drives for around $250-500. and some will have NAV too. im looking at a apple Carplay one for when mine dies.