The infamous "No CD" error message

[kedhegard]

Does anybody know how to fix this???? Can I replace a fuse, beat it on something, throw it in the dishwasher, anything?

This is now the third CD changer (95 explorer) that I've had in 2 years, I've been getting them off Ebay, but this is getting expensive.

I know someone will say get an aftermarket player/changer, but come on, there's got to be an easy way to fix this problem, if it happens as often as it does.

Thanks much guys.

 

[matey]

oh dear. mine some times comes up with the message 'NO DJ" which i thought was a little wierd i just unplug it slide the cartoushe thingy in and out (the bit that holds the cds) and it works fine i bought mine off this forum maybe i got lucky or maybe the comunity here is a liitle more dilligent about selling crap

 

[Saleen_SR71]

uuuh take it in to ford... they will fix it, but its more expensive than a new setup

 

[cobrajeff]

For the unit that says "No CD" - replace your magazine. There are "early" and "late" versions of the 6 disc magazine for this changer. Can't recall for SURE, but I think the early model had a prefix of "F57F", and the later one "F77F" ("F5" means 1995 Model Year, "F7" is 1997 Model Year; a "7" in the 3rd digit indicates "Ranger/Explorer" vehicle line).

The later magazines seem to have fewer jamming issues. Once the DJ has attempted to stuff two discs into one slot, the magazine is ruined. Take a look at the open slots in your empty magazine - the edges should all be straight and parallel - if they are uneven, it has likely had a jam before, and will be more likely to jam again.

regards,

cobrajeff