Xterra 2001 - CD Changer Problem

There are places you can send it to get it fixed for a couple hundred. Spend some time with Google.

Don't be offended , but I'm going to ask a daft question. Are you putting the CD in the right way up? Just a thought :-)

Yes.

And I have searched Google. Enough to find out that a repair of the OEM may cost $250-350 plus shipping, and this may not be the best option considering those who have had it break down again in 6 months, and the cost of aftermarket units.

I was hoping someone here would know whether there are any double din receivers that have the CD changer in the dash. They don't seem to exist from my search of the internet. CarToys and Cruthfield don't seem to have them. It seems strange that the OEM 6 CD changer from Nissan would be the only one of its kind *ever* made. Or have Cd Changers in cars just gone the way of cassette players (which I can still find) in favor of MP3/IPod adapters?

Sometimes the simplest things are overlooked. I'm pretty sure it will be a Clarion unit, and I did find this:-

Somewhat. This category gave me a few clues.

I did hear back from a Car Toys Install person, which answered some of my basic questions. Apparently In-Dash CD Changers are common in the OEM, but rare and expensive in the aftermarket world. Car Toys had one for 1399 + a few parts.

If rebooting via battery cable doesn't work (still need to try that), it is likely impractical to try to get an equivalent stereo wiht CD Changer. More likely, I'll get an aftermarket single CD player that can take MP3, then I'll probably be able to fit on enough music with less hassle. And maybe get bluetooth for safer cell phone conversations.

Crutchfield seems to have the best selection and some tools I would need.

What I still don't know is if the aftermarket stereos will still work with the steering wheel controls. Might not be a big deal.

Thanks for all the help.

Nathan

Ok. I don't think I'll be able to help further so Good Luck.

Chippie.