Audio Systems: Factory CD Player in 1998 Ford Mustang GT - Mach 460, mach 460, fuse box

Question
My CD player, which is mounted separately and below the head unit, is no longer working.  It stopped functioning when I put a CD in.  The lighting on the buttons still comes on with the dash lights when I turn the headlights on, but the display is not working either.

I had this problem once before and it lasted a few months.  One day I just pressed Eject and the CD came back out and began working again.

There is a company close by that swaps out factory electronics but for $200+.

Can I repair it myself?  Should I start by checking the fuse box?

Thank you in advance for your help.

Carl Hentschel

Answer
Carl,
If the problem showed up before it sounds like a defective connection in either the CD unit or the stereo. You could try to locate any defective connections by using an X10 magnifier and go over the complete circuit boards.


TOM,
T&D ELECTRONICS
tdeser@zoominternet.net