Broken CD player/ instructions how to remove

[Chrawa]

Hi all, I am so glad I found this group. I have a 1999 Subaru Legacy
with a factory cd player. The cd player will accept the cds but it does
not recognize the cd, the cds will not play. I can not afford to have
the cd player serviced and I would like and try to work in it myself
before replacing it with something else. How do you remove the cd
player from the dash? What should I do once the player is removed?

thanks for your help

 

[Coggo]

Hi all, I am so glad I found this group. I have a 1999 Subaru Legacy
with a factory cd player. The cd player will accept the cds but it does
not recognize the cd, the cds will not play. I can not afford to have
the cd player serviced and I would like and try to work in it myself
before replacing it with something else. How do you remove the cd
player from the dash? What should I do once the player is removed?

thanks for your help

The problem may be as simple as dust on the laser lens. You might be able to
clean it without removing the player - try to look into the CD slot and find
a tiny round lens - only 1/4" or less in diameter. If you can see it, clean
it with a small brush and try again. If it still doesn't work, it will need
to be repaired by an expert - and it probably will not be worth repairing.

Dave

 

[BobN]

I had that problem in my 98 OBW a year ago. Running a cleaning CD through
did not help. While it is fairly easy to remove the unit and take the
covers off, getting to the CD components was impossible without special
tools and I didn't think spares for just the CD parts would be easily
available to a DIYer. The easiest and cheapest thing to do is replace the
whole stereo. You can get a used OEM deck on Ebay for $50- $100. An exact
replacement with the single CD player should be near the low end of the
range as most people want the changers. I "upgraded" to the WRX unit that
has a 6-CD changer, but it doesn't have a clock function. I really miss
that clock.

I don't know what the differences are between 98 and 99 interiors so I won't
venture to give removal instructions.

 

[johninKY]

Removing the radio/cd player involves first removing the cup holder. Then
drop down to the ash tray. There are 2 screws hidden in there that have
to come out. Although I have pulled several of these radios those 2 steps
are all I can recall. Whatever remains most be pretty obvious. Upgrading
to a double din radio/CD player from a WRX or Outback isn't a bad thing.
The better system is a plug and play Can't get easier than that.

 

[S]

Hi Chelsea!

Hi all, I am so glad I found this group. I have a 1999 Subaru Legacy
with a factory cd player. The cd player will accept the cds but it does
not recognize the cd, the cds will not play.

Before you get too involved, try a hard reset, in other words,
disconnect the negative battery terminal for a minute and then
re-connect. I have seen this very set of symptoms on the OEM stereos,
and as often as not the "reset" will get it goin' again.
If not, the odds of you being able to repair the player aren't real
good, about all you can reasonably do is try cleaning the lens as
someone mentioned. Either replace the defective player with an
aftermarket head, or shop ebay for one of the Subaru 6 disk changers
as found in the WRX and others. These are nice units, and can
frequently be had for ~$100. Should plug right into your cars harness
as well.

ByeBye! S.
Steve Jernigan KG0MB
Laboratory Manager
Microelectronics Research
University of Colorado
(719) 262-3101

 

[BadWagn]

I am about to replace my stock CD player in my 02 OB Sport. I read on here
about removing it but what is involved with removing the cup holder? Is it
just a push type release? And besides the snaps holding the trim the only
screws are those in the ashtray?
Thanks,
Jim

Hi all, I am so glad I found this group. I have a 1999 Subaru Legacy
with a factory cd player. The cd player will accept the cds but it does

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thanks for your help

The problem may be as simple as dust on the laser lens. You might be able to
clean it without removing the player - try to look into the CD slot and find
a tiny round lens - only 1/4" or less in diameter. If you can see it, clean
it with a small brush and try again. If it still doesn't work, it will need
to be repaired by an expert - and it probably will not be worth repairing.

Dave

 

[B a r r y]

I am about to replace my stock CD player in my 02 OB Sport. I read on here
about removing it but what is involved with removing the cup holder? Is it
just a push type release? And besides the snaps holding the trim the only
screws are those in the ashtray?

If you haven't bought the radio yet, try:

<http://www.crutchfield.com/>

You'll probably pay a buck or two more than absolute lowest 'net price
for a given radio, but the instructions and support they provide is superb!

I've purchased two stereos from them. Both radios included a 12-15 page
VEHICLE SPECIFIC installation booklet that detailed everything from
building wiring harnesses to how to disassemble and reassemble the dash
ans speaker enclosures, including many pictures of the job AND the tools!

My Jeep Wrangler would have taken me a long time to figure the
disassembly out myself, and I probably would have broken some plastic
fittings. Not only did their booklet save me an incredible amount of
time, but they included a wiring harness and faceplate adapter with the
$99 CD player. <G>