how to fix cd player that won't load fully or ejects only part way - cd loading explained

this was inspired from a very old video here on KZbin where someone uses a similar invention to remedy the same issue. this video, titled "easy load fix", shows a great example of the product in use, but doesn't actually explain how it works or why it works. my video does.
after I finished recording, I tested with a few cds, and found the problem was much better. it still occasionally has issues ejecting, but it's only happened a few times in between dozens of uses. this works.
all materials were things you can easily find at stores in any mid sized town or city, and cost less than $20 in total. don't trust the "cleaning disks" you can buy, they won't solve this problem and can damage your cd player. do this instead

[@cupholder7758]

I used a booklet that came with a CD. It is the same width as a CD. Be sure to remove the staples first. I poured isopropyl alcohol on the booklet. I made a "handle" out of duct tape and stuck it in! I wiggled it around for a while and took it out. In seconds, I successfully inserted a CD and it played! Thanks for the help!

[@supersamsquared8055]

Did you insert it spine-first? and the tape was on the open side of the book?

[@alexej_leonenko]

Man, it works!!! However, I completely disassembled the CD changer and wiped the rubber roller with alcohol. Collected and everything earned correctly! The problem was in the random inclusion of the CD changer (without a disk) and the final output of "loading error". And also there were problems with the capture of the disk, as you said in your video. Hello from Ukraine!

[@olgagr7136]

God bless Ukraine !!

[@uberjewish9466]

Good on you crediting the original 👍 Learned a bunch, like the difference between rubbing and iso alcohol, thanks

[@andrewagustin1349]

Why you didn’t show how you inserted your device that you created???

[@jameskrivitsky9715]

Hi Riot, the deck in my 2005 Chevy Duramax stopped loading. I removed the unit and found that the rubber sleeve is loose from the geared loading ROD. I almost have the unit disassembled and would like to know if you or any other viewers can recommend an adhesive to place on the sleeve and rod that won't be a future issue. I also noticed that the tiny plastic gear on the end of the rod is slipping so that the tray motor turns but the roller rod is not gripping the CD, pulling or pushing on the disc. Any suggestions ? ? ?

[@ImprovedPaul]

Will this work if I have a CD stuck in a 4-disc changer in a car?

[@jimread1834]

Skip to 3:00 to finally see something done

[@TheTruth-ey2cj]

Hello! 😅😅

[@TheTruth-ey2cj]

BRO! You talked too much in this video with less action. 😮

[@paulcrawford5153]

I had problem car cd would not take in a disc... so I kinda pushed it in with a thin item... now it is in but seems to be stuck..... and cd player doesn't play it.. got any suggestion where to go from here please?

[@rebsarge]

worked great.

[@klolwtf5602]

What happened to your thumb?

[@riotautorepair9662]

Acid burn

[@benjaminward6382]

Do you have a solution for 05 Cadillac SRX mc error

[@MArk-yn4sp]

Please clarify, do you spray both sides of the device? tx

[@riotautorepair9662]

Yes, both sides

[@_Mayibongwe]

😊😮😮​@@riotautorepair9662

[@Jack-jp6ki]

Is there a reason why you can't just use a CD player cleaner CD?🤔

[@eliot956]

the description explains it, most are made low quality and can make it worse, in my experience, hope your cd player works!

[@deanfarr3249]

Time for an upgrade that's a 90s deck 90s car you're definitely due for an upgrade

[@scottd7222]

Ive got a 96 Fleetwood Brougham and the cd wont load or eject and the tape player doesnt read it just tries a few times and spits it out. Any suggestions?

[@riotautorepair9662]

Unfortunately no.. I don't really do cds, this is my first car with a cd player, I had to do a bunch of research before I made this video so I could explain to yall how shit works

[@AllelePale]

Jesus came to Earth to be our sacrificial CD despite not having a scratch on Him 😁🙌 But bruh when you said, "I didn't want to wait a day for the plastic material to come in 'cuz I wanted to make the video tonight"....I felt that haha

[@cheesesgarage]

For the jesus reference, u r a badass. Thx

[@chenh339]

Just use the cd itself, put a pice of tape on it to grab on to it and spray alcohol onto the cd and voila...😆 I have a handheld vaccum need to see where that is but it seems that giving it a good vaccum sucking to get all the dust out might help initially ...😇

[@olenaerhardt7725]

On two of our cars (older, 2001 and 2003), the disc is taken inside, then makes 3-4 clicks and then comes out. Occasionally it starts playing, like catching smth inside of the radio CD player, but in most cases, the disc just slips and comes out. What that can be and how to repair this problem? Thank you for the great film.

[@slickshaawn40]

It didn't work for my cd player

[@barbara260]

Can i use hand sanitizer spray it has ethanol alcohol? Lol idk difference in alcohol ty

[@riotautorepair9662]

No. Hand sanitizer is not 100% alcohol. There are other ingredients in it that could harm your cd player. Stick with isopropyl alcohol

[@e2k220]

thanks xqcL

[@pjimmbojimmbo1990]

Looks like a 1995 Rear Wheel Drive Cadillac

[@riotautorepair9662]

Good eye. 94

[@andrew5678mv]

Love from Ireland 😂🖕 Sure were probaly Cousins hmm? H😂 craic boy

[@RamonaFulmore-js6uy]

Jesus quit talking so much!

[@bigronnie1419]

U explain to much not worried about X Box we r talking about a car,we don’t need all the explaning we graduated Kindergarten.U need to quit chewing your finger nail they look nasty

[@alexanderkerschl1357]

acid burned his thumb nail, he commented.

[@itmama8213]

Too much shit talking but no shit action. Wasted 10 minutes even though played on fast forward