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Old Oct 28, 2007 | 09:01 AM
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I requested my cd-charger returned to me after installing the i-pod interface. Next thing I do - put the magazine back unto the changer, it clicks, and cds are stuck. (duh, no power!)
Is there a way to retreive the magazine without a trip to the dealer?

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Old Oct 28, 2007 | 09:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Dr. George' post='487074' date='Oct 28 2007, 12:01 PM
I requested my cd-charger returned to me after installing the i-pod interface. Next thing I do - put the magazine back unto the changer, it clicks, and cds are stuck. (duh, no power!)
Is there a way to retreive the magazine without a trip to the dealer?

Thank you
Usually not. If the car is still under warranty, I wouldn't mess with it and let them handle it unless you don't trust them or it is inconvienient. Good luck
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Old Oct 28, 2007 | 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by dragoncoach' post='487078' date='Oct 28 2007, 01:33 PM
Usually not. If the car is still under warranty, I wouldn't mess with it and let them handle it unless you don't trust them or it is inconvienient. Good luck
No, what I think he means is that he put the CD magazine into the changer after it had been uninstalled from his car.

If you don't want to take a trip to the dealer, you could find the CD changer wiring harness in your trunk and plug it in to the changer to give it power temporarily. Then hit eject.
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Old Oct 28, 2007 | 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by joewatch' post='487244' date='Oct 28 2007, 08:40 PM
No, what I think he means is that he put the CD magazine into the changer after it had been uninstalled from his car.

If you don't want to take a trip to the dealer, you could find the CD changer wiring harness in your trunk and plug it in to the changer to give it power temporarily. Then hit eject.
Oh, I get it now. You have the correct solution.
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Old Oct 29, 2007 | 07:48 AM
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Originally Posted by joewatch' post='487244' date='Oct 29 2007, 02:40 AM
No, what I think he means is that he put the CD magazine into the changer after it had been uninstalled from his car.

If you don't want to take a trip to the dealer, you could find the CD changer wiring harness in your trunk and plug it in to the changer to give it power temporarily. Then hit eject.
So there's a cd changer wire harness in the trunk as well ? My cd changer was behind the glovebox, same place as the ipod interface...either way, if you don't find it in the trunk, it'll be in behind a cover in the rear of the glovebox !
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Old Nov 3, 2007 | 06:58 PM
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Originally Posted by andy545' post='487410' date='Oct 29 2007, 10:48 AM
So there's a cd changer wire harness in the trunk as well ? My cd changer was behind the glovebox, same place as the ipod interface...either way, if you don't find it in the trunk, it'll be in behind a cover in the rear of the glovebox !
Thanks to everyone who responded. Where in the trunk should I look for the harness?
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Old Nov 3, 2007 | 08:14 PM
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It's not in the trunk -- andy545 is correct that it's located way in the back of the glovebox (where the changer is usually mounted).

I don't remember hearing anyone with a factor cd changer mounted in the trunk (at least not with the E60...)
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