Boxter Radio question

[PorscheGAL]

I tried to post this in the Boxter forum but after 150 views, I have no responses. I know there are quite a few people in OT who might have an answer or narrow down where to look that never go to the Boxter forum so I thought I would try.

A friend just purchased a 2000 Boxter. He is saying he has a CDR220 radio that holds 1 CD at a time. He pushed the eject button, nothing came out and he inserted his own CD. When he puts it on CD, it is not playing his CD but something completely different. I have not seen the car but will probably run over there tomorrow to look at it. He says there is no multi-CD box in the trunk. I asked him if it is possible there is a aftermarket CD player under the seat? Any suggestions on where to look for this mysterious CD or audio source?

Thanks guys.

[RANDY P]

If eject isn't working there's likely a CD stuck inside and it won't come out. Seen that before with auto CD players.

[HardDrive]

Hurting my brain trying to remember. I swear the CD player is hidden behind a panel in the trunk.

[KFC911]

Originally Posted by RANDY P

If eject isn't working there's likely a CD stuck inside and it won't come out. Seen that before with auto CD players.

Another CD would not insert if that were the case. There's gotta be another input... under a seat, etc.

[masraum]

Originally Posted by HardDrive

Hurting my brain trying to remember. I swear the CD player is hidden behind a panel in the trunk.

Right, I'm not sure about a 986, but I do believe the 987 has it "hidden" in a box behind a panel in the frunk.

[masraum]

Originally Posted by KC911

Another CD would not insert if that were the case. There's gotta be another input... under a seat, etc.

I do know that some automotive CD players could have multiple (usually up to 3) CDs inserted through a slot at the same time, but I didn't think the CDR220 had that capability. Maybe it does/did in the 986?

[KFC911]

^^^ I just learned something new, but there's a multi-disc player hidden somewhere .

[pwd72s]

Originally Posted by RANDY P

If eject isn't working there's likely a CD stuck inside and it won't come out. Seen that before with auto CD players.

Pretty common problem with the '08-09 Bullitt Mustang...jammed CD player with the factory stereo. Most common solution is aftermarket stereo. Ford bean counters at work.

Mine's never jammed..only used it once. After reading if the problem I use an ipod set to shuffle play..

[Nostril Cheese]

CD Changer should be located in the front trunk near the spare.

Try pressing the eject button with all power off for 5 seconds. If it doesnt eject, turn the ignition on while still holding the button. This has worked for me in the past...

[Nostril Cheese]

Originally Posted by pwd72s

Pretty common problem with the '08-09 Bullitt Mustang...jammed CD player with the factory stereo. Most common solution is aftermarket stereo. Ford bean counters at work.

Mine's never jammed..only used it once. After reading if the problem I use an ipod set to shuffle play..

Try jamming a pool cue in the CD slot.

[pwd72s]

Originally Posted by Nostril Cheese

Try jamming a pool cue in the CD slot.

Too easy...so I won't post it...

[PorscheGAL]

Thanks for all the suggestions. I really appreciate it

[masraum]

Originally Posted by nostril cheese

try jamming a pool cue in the cd slot.

roflmao

[Jeff Hail]

Originally Posted by HardDrive

Hurting my brain trying to remember. I swear the CD player is hidden behind a panel in the trunk.

Interior behind seat, below the back window in the dope compartment.

[rusnak]

Originally Posted by KC911

^^^ I just learned something new, but there's a multi-disc player hidden somewhere .

Probably a 3-disc changer in the glove box.

[onewhippedpuppy]

Originally Posted by Nostril Cheese

CD Changer should be located in the front trunk near the spare.

Try pressing the eject button with all power off for 5 seconds. If it doesnt eject, turn the ignition on while still holding the button. This has worked for me in the past...

Yup, all of the 9X6 models have it there. I bet it’s picking up the changer.

[Nostril Cheese]

Originally Posted by masraum

roflmao

its gotta be a fetish

[pwd72s]

Zero desire for a Mustang table, but sure would take this:

[maxnine11]

Is there possibly an iPod or mp3 player hooked into the aux in port of the head unit? (The same port that would be used by an aux cd changer)

The optional CD changer mounts near the spare tire.
Should be fairly obvious.