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.
Audio disc does not eject
- Check the vehicle battery condition first.
- Check the connectors for poor connections or loose terminals.
- Disc labels should not be used in the audio unit. They may damage the player mechanism.
- If the navigation display does not open, go to navigation system troubleshooting (see SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING INDEX ).
- Turn on the audio system.
Does the system turn on?
YES -Go to step 2.
NO -Go to audio unit power switch will not turn on, '07 model (see AUDIO UNIT POWER SWITCH WILL NOT TURN ON (NO INFORMATION DISPLAY AND NO SOUND) ('07 MODEL) ), '08-10 models (see AUDIO UNIT POWER SWITCH WILL NOT TURN ON (NO INFORMATION DISPLAY AND NO SOUND) ('08-10 MODELS) ).
- Check to see if the disc ejects correctly with no binding by pushing the EJECT button.
Does the disc eject normally?
YES -Operation is normal.
NO -
- With navigation: Replace the audio disc changer (see XM RECEIVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
- Without navigation: Replace the audio unit (see AUDIO UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
NO RELATED
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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.