Toyota 4Runner: CD cannot be Inserted / Played or CD is Ejected Right After Insertion

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PROCEDURE

1.	CHECK IF A PROPER CD IS INSERTED

(a) Make sure that the CD is an audio CD or a CD with an MP3, WMA or AAC file, and that it is not deformed, flawed, stained, deteriorated or otherwise defective.

OK:

CD is normal.

HINT:

Translucent or uniquely-shaped CDs cannot be played.
CDs with adhesive paper labels should not be played.
Commercial audio CDs can be played.
CD-DA files on CD-ROMs, CD-Rs and CD-RWs can be played.
MP3, WMA or AAC files on CD-ROMs, CD-Rs and CD-RWs can be played.
For details on playable CDs, refer to the Owner's Manual.

CD IS FAULTY

2.	CHECK THAT CD IS INSERTED PROPERLY

(a) Check whether or not the CD is inserted upside down.

OK:

CD is properly inserted.

SET CD PROPERLY

3.	CLEAN CD AND RECHECK

(a) Disc cleaning

(1) If dirt is on the disc surface, wipe it clean with a soft cloth from the inside to the outside in a radial direction.

OK:

Malfunction disappears.

NOTICE:

Do not use a conventional record cleaner or anti-static preservative.

END (CD WAS DIRTY)

4.	REPLACE CD AND RECHECK

(a) Replace the CD with a known good one and check that the malfunction disappears.

OK:

Malfunction disappears.

CD WAS FAULTY

REPLACE RADIO AND DISPLAY RECEIVER ASSEMBLY

CD cannot be Ejected

PROCEDURE 1. CHECK OPERATION (a) Press the disc eject switch of the radio and display receiver assembly for 5 seconds or more and check that the CD is ejected. OK: ...

CD Sound Skips

PROCEDURE 1. CHECK CD (a) Check that the CD is not deformed or cracked. OK: No deformation or cracks on the CD ...

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