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2008 Porsche Boxster Base 2dr Roadster

2008 Porsche Boxster
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Rear-Wheel Drive, 2 Door Roadster, Two-Seater
20 mpg city / 29 mpg hwy
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August 23, 2011, 8:10 am

Christopher C
 

Question: Manually ejecting 6 disc cd changer

I rewired my Porsche audio system so that I can use my iPod through my car speakers. In doing so, I had to disengage the 6 disc changer. After successfully doing so, I realized that I no longer have power to the changer so I can't eject the CDs I inatvertently left in the changer. Is there a way to manually eject the changer so I can remove the CDs?
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August 26, 2011, 11:08 am

Elizabeth K
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The following thread discusses this basic concept: hook up power and ground to the CD changer, similar to the way it was installed, and you can eject the CDs :
http://www.renntech.org/forums/topic/38298-how-to-eject-the-magazine-from-the-cd-changer/


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