CD Changer I've had 2 aiwa stereos and both have had the same problem. Right now I have the NSX-A115. If I put a cd in the changer the tray doesn't close on it's own. When it does, the changer won't read the cd. It trys to spin the cd 3 times to read it, then moves on to the next (it's a 3 disk changer). Usually when it does read the cd, (after a TON of coaxing) it won't play it. Has anyone else had this problem? Thanks

Mine did the same, look underneath the tray when open, you'll see a rubber drive belt which has probably perished. You may have to remove the cd carousel, one screw in the middle, for access. Replaced mine with an elastic band and am back in business.

Hi! I also have an (old) NSX-V150M that does nearly the same, I suggest two problems on mine: 1) maybe the laser assy has to be changed because it doesn't detect the actual CD anymore and skips to the next one. 2) there is a tiny limiting switch on the moving platform that seems defective, or the rubber belt (?) is too stretched, so that it doesn't detect when the CD is in place from the changer. Then the unit starts again "CHECK"ing, as when the memorized list of CDs doesn't match the detected list of CDs. For the first one, maybe the Sony KSS210 or KSS213 spare part could be used, not sure of it. For the limiting switch, I have glued a match to keep it in place to keep the CD part quiet. Result: no more CD playing for now, but the unit doesn't "CHECK" anymore, and tuner and amplifier still work great. Need to look inside one of these days.

hi there i know wht is problem rotary changer systems like 5 disic or 3 dics chnager.i have 2 oprions for that 1 is,from cd chnager belt small belt between motor another also mechanism like small tears lack white if there not good oily enaugh,maybe stock with tooth,DO u hear motor when u tray chnage disc 1;2;3? if motor burn rotary change then never will work,Some times belts getting older in cd rotary changers.the gey slepery,like flashy,but i hope will help your problem.Regards,Emil

Belts might be worn or even broken for the tray so i'd start with them first!

I had a similar problem with my NSX-999. For CD, u need to clean the laser or buy a new cd-laser pickup KSS-210A.
For dim display, replace capacitor C107 and C108 in the mainboard if u know how or take to a repair shop and ask them to replace those two capacitors. It soled my problem

Same model is not in stock however new models in Aiwa and Sony are very nice in music.

That model is known to have bad solder joints around the transformer in the power supply. I would open it up and resolder all the terminals of the large transformer, with the unit unplugged ofcourse, and then check to see if it works.

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Try replacing the Carousel belt.

If this did not help the problem by cleani9ng the lens, the laser is bad or the spindle moteo is bad. if this unit is over 2 years old, buy a new unit. Good Luck