cd player stereo issue in SRT

[ROYMAN]

So after firing up the viper for the first time, I noticed my stereo's CD player doesn't seem to work. I have the standard 2004 6 CD changer stereo- not the GPS in the newer models. AM/FM works fine, but the CD player won't even register when I press mode... the CD player also seems to be cycling through the CD's or maybe is jamming up- either way it is making some noise.

After doing some quick searches, my assumption that the stock head unit is a POS was confirmed. So- is there a way to fix this myself or would it just make more sense to purchase a used one or just upgrade the thing all together?

Thanks in advance for the help!
-Roy

 

[JonB]

CHeck the underhood fusebox...sometimes the fuse is pulled UP for shipment or storage.

Used ones are readily avail and cheap

 

[JohnnyViper]

yup check the fuse box as well as in the back of the unit, some have fuses on the radio themselves that can be pulled and replaces, its unlikely a fuse if its getting power or making noises but it does not hurt to check just in case