Yea Don, that's what I was going to say. The mechanism just fails and it's done and then you get a (better) aftermarket replacement. While you may be able to coax them out of there while it's still alive, you'll probably have to tear into it once you get it out to get your CDs out.

IndyD

 

Don,

Sometimes there's a tiny hole around the front or back that's the reset button. not sure if your model has it, but if you can post a pic I can try to help you further. sometimes it's hidden in the corner of the unit and you may have to use a needle or paperclip to reset it.

HTH,

Jim

 

One thing I've noticed with the NAV radio in my Ram is it won't eject the disc every once in a while. When this happens I do a power cycle from ignition switch which works. I also did a negative battery terminal removal and it worked on another stoppage.

 

Since I'm kind of an OEM type guy and this D has the rear DVD unit which is tied into my dash radio, I think sticking with the one in there's prudent. So far I've located a place in Effingham, IL that'll replace the 6 CD changer mechanism and ship it back to me with my CD's removed for $130. The hard part is going to be cruising without tunes for a week or two.

Don

 

Don,

there was no reset button for the unit?

 

Green,

Have yet to extract it from the dash to look for a reset button. Can't see one from the front as far as I can tell, but I'll get back to you once I get it out and give it a good looking over. Also, from what I've read on the internet, this particular unit (RAQ) with its in-dash 6 CD changer is know to quit with little to no warning.

 

Everything I've read on these units say they're junk. If it's not a quick and easy repair, then replace it with a better aftermarket unit, which is what I'd do.

 

I get the same damn evap (very small leak) code on my Ram too, it's annoying.

 

If it's not a quick and easy repair, then replace it with a better aftermarket unit, which is what I'd do.

As noted above, he'll lose the rear DVD if he does that.

 

Everything I have read on these units say they're junk. If it's not a quick and easy repair then replace with a better aftermarket unit, which is what I'd do.

I just put a RAQ unit in my Ram not too long ago and have had no issues with it so far. I paid $50 for a remanufactured unit off eBay. My truck came with all the goodies factory like Bluetooth phone and Sat radio so it's not worth it to me to go all out aftermarket, especially when it's already wired and the factory setup works and sounds great.

 

If it's not a quick and easy repair, then replace it with a better aftermarket unit, which is what I'd do.

As noted above, he'll lose the rear DVD if he does that.

Good point and one that I didn't pick up on.

I just put a RAQ unit in my Ram not too long ago and have had no issues with it so far. I paid $50 for a remanufactured unit off eBay. My truck came with all the goodies factory like Bluetooth phone and Sat radio so it's not worth it to me to go all out aftermarket, especially when it's already wired and the factory setup works and sounds great.

Another good point.

I'm getting butchered here - and I deserve it. Excellent observations on both of your parts gentlemen.

 

I'm getting butchered here - and I deserve it. Excellent job on both of your parts gentlemen.

The DOC is known for Tough Love.

 

Not butchering you tinman. If both trucks are basically stock with no options like factory DVD, Bluetooth and Sat, then I agree, aftermarket is the way to go. As it stands right now, spending the $50 - $120 for a replacement is the better option IMHO.

 

No offense taken, I agree with you.

 

Update!!

After making a weekend trip to Bloomington IL to visit Grandma in the D, I finally removed the radio to send it out for repair.

Removal is pretty simple

• Remove two 7mm screws in the top of the bin just in front of the console storage tray.
  
  GENTLY pull the entire bezel from the dash. There'll be wires to the HVAC as well as the power outlet and Traction Control switch if equipped. You don't need to unplug any of them.
  
  Remove the four 7mm screws securing the radio into the dash.
  
  Slide radio outward and there should be 2 harness connectors on the back left and the antenna connection on the right rear.

I'm impressed! I shipped it to Replacementradios.com in IL yesterday via UPS, it arrived TODAY and, a little while ago, I got an email from them stating the repair is done and it's already been shipped back out.

I hope to have it here tomorrow to reinstall as driving any distance at all with no radio or chatter SUCKS!!

Don

 

Glad it worked out for ya!

 

Here Don, this may help. There's a good video you can download on the bezel and stereo removal. I know it's from a 2008, so I'm not sure it all matches yours?

IndyD

 

Gents,

I'm quite happy to report my D is with radio again! Time will tell if the repair holds, but so far so good.

It still blows me away that I dropped this thing at UPS on Tuesday and it arrived in my driveway today repaired and well packed after a trip from Oxford OH to Effingham IL. Got to say major kudos to Radioreplacements.com for their turnaround time.

Don

 

That's good info.

 

Nice to hear something that good!

 

I wonder if the RAQ and REC (NAV) changers are the same part?

 

DuRon:
You could call them and ask. I bet they could tell you.

Don