Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
RES disc does not play
- Check the vehicle battery condition first.
- Check the connector for poor connections or loose terminals.
- CD-R/RWs and DVD-R/RWs will not work in the DVD player-unit.
- Damaged or contaminated discs may not always play properly.
- Discs with labels should not be used in the DVD player unit. They may damage the player mechanism.
- Try loading a DVD.
Does the DVD play (display and sound)?
YES - Intermittent failure, the DVD player unit is OK at this time.
NO - Go to step 2.
- Insert a known-good DVD.
Does the DVD play (display and sound)?
YES - The original DVD is faulty or is an unreadable format.
NO - Go to step 3.
- Do the self-diagnostic function (see
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION ), then select function number 1 for Connect of the rear entertainment system.
Is the DVD player unit connect condition OK (green color)?
YES - Go to step 4.
NO - Repair the poor connection in the DVD player unit connectors.
- Do the self-diagnostic function (see
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION ), then select function number 1 for Connect of the rear entertainment system.
Is the DVD player unit error status indicator OK (green color)?
YES - Go to step 5.
NO -
- If MECHA or FOCUS or ROM is indicated: Replace the DVD player unit.
- If REGION or DISC is indicated: Change the unrecognized format disc.
- If INVALID REGION is indicated: Change the unrecognized disc to region cord 1 or ALL discs (refer to the owner's manual for more information).
- If PARENTAL is indicated: Check the parental level or password (refer to the owner's manual for more information).
- Substitute a known-good DVD player unit, then test the DVD player unit.
Is the sound normal?
YES - Replace the original DVD player unit.
NO - Check for loose wires or poor connections at DVD player unit connectors, and recheck.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.