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CD load procedure for 6 cd radio


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I've just replaced the original single cd head unit in my 98 Ranger for a later model 6cd mp3 changer.
Not having the user manual & I haven't found a user manual readily online can anyone please tell me what is the procedure for loading discs into the changer? They just don't readily slide in.....

what other functions are there with this head unit that one has to go into the menu to find?


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Hi,

What is the make and model numbers of your units? maybe we can find you the owners manuals and you can read them

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This is the head unit that I installed, not noting the model # when I put it in I suspect that # is 6L5T-18C815-AD, a Pioneer unit with a sub pre-out

 

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I have another question.... is the 6 cd changer a separate unit from the head unit? and if so that makes more sense and did you install the 6 cd changer to use with the head unit?
 

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The unit is a Ford piece (manufactured by Pioneer for Ford), it's a double din chassis, the cd changer is the entire upper section of the radio.....
 

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No one has one of these head units in their Ranger...could offer some directions on the units operation?
 

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hey, At work here i found a manual from an 08 with a 6 cd changer.

here is what it says to load:

LOAD: Press LOAD and then a preset number to select a slot. Press and hold LOAD to activate autoload, for loading up to 6 cd's.

that is all it has to do to fill them up... try that and see if it helps you.
 

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Thx very much for the info.......worked!

I only wish I could find a user manual for the head unit.....I'm sure there are *advanced* features hidden in the menu that one has to enter a particular procedure to get into to see.
 

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hi, if you want i can scan what i found and email the file to you so you can read what the whole thing says. It is very similar to your unit, but not the exact same unit. let me know if you are interested.

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would be appreciated,

the face on my *new* head unit is identical to the pic I posted with one difference, my head unit has the name *Pioneer* silk screened into the upper left corner.

I did have a look in the tech articles, was hoping to find some info there on the radio.
 

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try this
 
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