CD eject problem common?

[pbxtr!]

I always need to play with the eject button 5-10 times before the CD finally comes out. Problem started right away - first week after purchase. Its a 2005 CPO I purchased 18 months ago with the CDR-24 unit.

The CD comes out some and then goes right back in. After enough tries it finally comes out enough for me to grab it. I waited too long and the original warranty is over - my bad - and the CPO warranty won't cover "wear and tear" items.

I was wondering if this was a common issue and there was a simple fix. Afterall, the CD eject function technology is so simple and reliable in PCs, ect.

thx.

[kbrandsma]

Had a similar probelem recently with a CDR-220 unit. Took it to a local shop and for about $80.00 they were able to repair. In the CDR 220 there was a piece that came detached and the repair was simple.

[lithium1330]

Not much help, but there have been many problems reported on the CDR-24. My unit, from a '08 boxster, will to go back to the dealer a second time in 6 months as the radio now won't power-up at all. Since the radio is not a user serviceable item, I suggest taking back to the dealer before CPO expires.

[h_rivera]

Same thing happens with my CDR24 on my MY06. My way around it is leaving the eject button pressed until cd comes out. Usually couple of seconds.

[pbxtr!]

Same thing happens with my CDR24 on my MY06. My way around it is leaving the eject button pressed until cd comes out. Usually couple of seconds.

Sounds like I am not completely alone. And the funny thing is that I waited this long to post this issue and since I did, the CD eject function is working just fine. Let's see for how long.

If it goes all bad again I am going to look for a diy to remove the facia of the CD deck so I can take a look inside for something obvious.

I could also try another Porsche dealer south of me - where I actually purchased the car - and see if they want to cover under the CPO warranty. The local dealer in West Palm Beach is no help at all.

thx all for your replies.

[gxprice]

Same thing happens with my CDR24 on my MY06. My way around it is leaving the eject button pressed until cd comes out. Usually couple of seconds.

Sounds like I am not completely alone. And the funny thing is that I waited this long to post this issue and since I did, the CD eject function is working just fine. Let's see for how long.

If it goes all bad again I am going to look for a diy to remove the facia of the CD deck so I can take a look inside for something obvious.

I could also try another Porsche dealer south of me - where I actually purchased the car - and see if they want to cover under the CPO warranty. The local dealer in West Palm Beach is no help at all.

thx all for your replies.

I have almost the same problem on my 997 MY05 - I'd love to find a DIY solution. In my case, I press eject (eject process starts immediately) but 9/10 times, the CD doesn't come out enough for me to grab it. I now have a pair of tweezers in the center console to pull it out (but obviously, if I'm not careful, the disc gets scratched). At first, I figured it was the discs I was using (I burn MP3 CD's so I can carry more music with me) since they seemed a slightly heavier build than a standard audio CD that you buy. However, even audio CD's are doing the same.

Gary.

911 (997 '05)

[contadino]

Can your '05 read MP3s? Mine can't.