Toyota CD player/radio dead?

Francie Barrett

My son has a Toyota Corolla 02-07 and when he started the engine today, the cd/radio/trip computer display didn't come on and there was a strange whirring noise every few seconds. I thought maybe a fuse had gone, but I checked the CIG 15A fuse, and it was fine.

Below is the CD player I have. Anyone have any ideas?

Francie Barrett

I checked all the views under the bonnet and behind the glove box. All look fine. I noticed that the cigarette lighter works too, so I don't think this is a fuse issue, as the cd player operates off that fuse too.

colm_mcm

I think there's another feed to the radio that comes through the dome fuse.

Is there anything else not working, like the lights on warning buzzer, interior lights, boot light etc?

Francie Barrett

colm_mcm wrote: »

I think there's another feed to the radio that comes through the dome fuse.

Is there anything else not working, like the lights on warning buzzer, interior lights, boot light etc?

Is that feed behind the radio, should I take the panels off and take a look? Everything else seems to be working fine.

colm_mcm

Just check that the dome fuse is intact. Can't remember rightly but I think it's under the bonnet.

Francie Barrett

colm_mcm wrote: »

Just check that the dome fuse is intact. Can't remember rightly but I think it's under the bonnet.

Yep, dome fuse under the bonnet, it's fine too.

I don't think it's a fuse related problem. There has to be some power because when I stick a CD into the slot, it loads it very slowly, stuttering as it does so.

I am thinking the entire unit is just jammed and done for. If I get a spare from a breakers, will I need a code?

colm_mcm

No they're not coded but there are a few different versions that look the same. Breakers will be up to speed. Might be worth getting your existing unit diagnosed and repaired instead.

Francie Barrett

Young fella hopped into the car this morning. Radio working fine. These Toyota's are great, fixing themselves :pac:

colm_mcm

It doesn't end here though!

allthedoyles

I had a Toyota with this whirring noise and a new battery sorted it .

iamthemanwork

Going from experience this Toyota radio is forever giving strange faults.