Just got a 1998 subaru forester. the CD changer is under passenger seat. Looking at it the thing that holds th cd's is missing. Is this a hard part to find & replace
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This also happened to my 2002 WRX. I took the CD player out of the console and found a tiny spring (which I could not find) was not in its location, which would actuate the "play CD" switch inside. After a few hours I decided to reassemble the player and use it as a non-CD unit. The radio and cassette player still work, so I purchased a cassette MP3 player adapter so I can plug in my cell phone and play songlists.
The main ecu or engine computer is located under the passenger side floor mat. You will have to remove or peel back the carpet to access it. if you remove the kick panel near the door first it will be easier.
You must have the same type that will mate with the set in your dash . If so connect the changer with the multicore cord, connect the power and mate this with the main set and use the power from the car system. If you are going to use a universal changer with an Fm transmission then connect the changer and power the set to the accessories outlet. Tune your car audio to the freq. of the changer and there you are. Helpful? Good day
Just a thought, Check under bonnett on passenger side is a fuse that when installed dis-engages the rear drive. Remove the fuse to engage the rear drive. Sometimes people see the open fuse holder and fill the slot thinking it is missing. Truth is it is only for short towing. Good luck and have a great day.
May be the unit has packed up,it happens from time to time,check at the back that it is plugged in sounds silly but it happens,has a wire been disturbed
This is common with OEM changers and is the leading reason for upgrading to aftermaket audio systems......you can try blowing compressed air into the CD slot, if the problem is dust related this may help.
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