CD cannot be Inserted or is Ejected Right After Insertion

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CHECK IF A NORMAL CD IS INSERTED
1. Check if a normal CD is inserted.
  1. Make sure that the CD is a normal audio CD, and that there is no deformation, flaw, stain, burr or other defects on the CD.
    OK: Normal audio CD is installed.
    
    HINT:
    - Translucent or oddly-shaped CD cannot be played.
    - Computer CD-ROMs (even those with music) and CD-R discs cannot be played.
    - Playing an 8-cm CD does not require an adapter.
NG: CD IS FAULTY

OK: GO TO NEXT STEP
CHECK IF A CD IS INSERTED PROPERLY
1. Check if a CD is inserted properly.
  1. Check whether or not the CD is inserted upside down.
    OK: Not upside down.
NG: SET DISC CORRECTLY

OK: GO TO NEXT STEP
DISC CLEANING
1. Disc cleaning
  1. If the disc gets dirty, clean the disc by wiping the surface from the center to outside in a radial direction with a soft cloth.
    NOTE: Do not use a conventional record cleaner or anti-static preservative.
    
    OK: Malfunction disappears.
OK: DISC IS DIRTY

Fig 1: Cleaning Disc
Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

NG: GO TO NEXT STEP
REPLACE CD WITH ANOTHER AND RECHECK
1. Replace the CD with another and recheck.
  1. Replace the CD with another normal one to see if the same trouble occurs again.
    OK: Malfunction disappears.
NG: REPLACE RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY

OK: CD IS FAULTY