Audio disc cannot be inserted and/or ejected (with navigation)

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Audio disc cannot be inserted and/or ejected (with navigation)
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NOTE:
  • Check the vehicle battery condition first (see 12 VOLT BATTERY TEST ).
  • Check the connectors for poor connections or loose terminals.
  • Disc labels should not be used in the audio-navigation unit. They may damage the player mechanism.
  • Make sure the disc is compatible with the system (see the owner's manual for more information).
  1. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to open the navigation display.
  2. Try inserting an audio disc.

    Does the player accept the audio disc? 

    YES  -Go to step 3.

    NO  -Substitute a known-good audio-navigation unit (see AUDIO-NAVIGATION UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ), and recheck. If the symptom/indication goes away, replace the audio-navigation unit.

  3. Press the CD eject button.

    Does the player eject the audio disc? 

    YES  -The system is OK at this time.

    NO  -Substitute a known-good audio-navigation unit (see AUDIO-NAVIGATION UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ), and recheck. If the symptom/indication goes away, replace the audio-navigation unit.

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