CD stuck, so removed PCM unit - then got a shock!

[Phil-68]

997 PCM2.1 - I recently put a CD into the single CD slot and it refused to eject. I've tried loads of times with no luck. I googled it and tried removing and re-inserting the fuse, I also tried poking around carefully with a piece of plastic. I'm definitely no mechanic, but I'm quite handy at DIY, so I looked on YouTube and then took the plunge...

The removal of the PCM unit was fairly easy, using a Torx, an Allan key and an 8mm spanner. Once I'd released it from the many cable connectors on the rear I undid a couple more Torx screws and released the top part of the PCM to reveal the CD drive. When I looked inside it I found....3, yes 3 CD's inside it!!! I've only had the car for a few months and it has a 6 CD player in the boot, so I've mainly used that, so only 1 of those CD's is mine. One of the CD's looked a bit chipped and scratched, so I reckon someone has poked around in there in the past, and not so carefully!

So I've now got to put it all back together, but I'm going to be a bit hesitant inserting another CD into there. Maybe I should look for a new CD drive, if you can get them?

Anyway, no real questions on this post, just thought someone might be interested in my discovery!!!

[s4eff]

Had an issue with the cd in my 997 too, cd wouldn`t eject .... had to grab it with tweezers and pull it out. Played fine though.

[jonno_]

You could try to source one from Maple Audio
http://www.mapleaudio.co.uk/