CD player Drawer opening and closing problem

7whales7

7whales7

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Hello gang, I have an issue with more than one older CD player. When the open button is pressed the drawer opens and closes to fast so you can't put a CD in. Every once in awhile after a few tries it works fine? What do you think is the issue? Do I need to clean a switch or relay? Or is it something more technical? I have an older Kenwood, Luxman, and Sony player that all share this problem. Yes they are old, I've been curious about this for awhile. The Lux is a single DZ122, Sony is a 6 disc, The Kenwood is an old single disc.I did a brief search here and didn't see what I was looking for. Mine open and close to good! LOL. It's got to be a common problem. Thanks
 
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Clean the optical sensors? Maybe there is too much resistance in the mechanics making it think you are pushing back at it?
 
faber12 said:
Clean the optical sensors? Maybe there is too much resistance in the mechanics making it think you are pushing back at it?
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I'm going to experiment on the old Kenwood first.... I really want the Luxman back in the mix. This has always got me wondering.
 
I remember seeing a youtube video about this and in that video it was the optical sensors causing the problem. Quick clean with a Q-tip and it worked just fine.
 
there are either optical sensors (rare) or limit switches much like the brake light switch on a car, they activate or deactivate with a small movement. regardless, pull the drawer and clean the area and perhaps even relube some stuff.
 
I would put my $ on a new belt for the Luxman. If the belt is slightly stretched it will cause the drawer to have a mind of its own. I have had numerous Luxman players become erratic and when I changed the belt all symptoms went away.
 
When in doubt, first look at the parts that see the most use--I'd put a new belt in before I did anything else, believe it or not.
 
I pulled the Luxman apart, cleaned the relays lubed the pivot arm that handles door duty. Lubed what I could everywhere else. Belt seems to be in good shape, no play tight. I'll let the Detoxit dry and fire it up tomorrow. Interesting I found a sticker inside on the cover for a electronics repair place out of state that specializes in DVD and CD players.
 
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