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Disc cannot be Inserted or is Ejected Right After Insertion: Procedure

  1. CHECK IF A PROPER DISC IS INSERTED 
    1. Make sure that the disc is an audio disc or a disc with MP3 or WMA files, and that it is not deformed, flawed, stained, deteriorated or otherwise defective.

      OK

      Normal disc

      HINT: 

      • Translucent or uniquely-shaped discs cannot be played.
      • CDs and DVDs with adhesive paper labels should not be played.
      • Commercial audio CDs and DVDs can be played.
      • CD-DA files on CD-ROMs, CD-Rs and CD-RWs can be played.
      • MP3 and WMA files on CD-ROMs, CD-Rs and CD-RWs can be played.
      • For details on playable CDs and DVDs, refer to the Owner's Manual.

    NG → CHANGE DISC 

    OK: Go to next step 

  2. CHECK THAT DISC IS INSERTED PROPERLY 
    1. Check whether or not the disc is inserted upside down.

      OK

      Disc is properly inserted.

    NG → INSERT DISC PROPERLY 

    OK: Go to next step 

  3. CLEAN DISC AND RECHECK 
    1. Clean the disc by wiping it clean with a soft cloth from the inside to the outside in a radial direction.
      Fig 1: View Of Disc Surface Cleaning Procedure
      GTY100352Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      OK

      Malfunction disappears.

      NOTE:

      Do not use a conventional record cleaner or anti-static preservative.

    NG → See step   4 

    OK → END 

  4. REPLACE DISC AND RECHECK 
    1. Replace the disc with a known good one and check if the same trouble occurs again.

      OK

      Malfunction disappears.

    NG → See step   5 

    OK → END 

  5. REPLACE RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL