CD Changer front panel

[shaunevans1409]

Hi all, newbie member here!

The electrically operated CD changer cover panel just above the ashtray (although I don't have a CD changer it's only a cubby hole) on my 2004 W211 is refusing to open correctly. When the button is pressed it just makes a continual clicking noise and won't open any further. If you then give it a gentle pull it will open all the way. When you press the button to close it the panel will retract ok until almost shut, then it requires a push to close it all the way.
I've tried a spot of silicone spray to loosen things up but still no good.

Any suggestions on what's wrong & how to go about removing & fixing it would be greatly appreciated.

Many thanks...................Shaun.

 

[Druk]

Hi Shaun.

Open the ashtray and pull the sides of the tunnel gently outwards. Does this help? On mine they pushed in and jambed the ashtray from opening. Same sounding fault.

 

[shaunevans1409]

Hi all, i've managed to get the kinematics compartment out. Think the fault lies with the motor unit itself as when you grip the small drive sprocket under power, it turns for most of the way, then begins the clicking sound. Reckon there might be some stripped sprocket teeth in the innards!
The light has beaten me tonight so i've took a note of the number on the motor unit & put it back together.

Guess it's a call to the dealer in the morning unless anyone knows another source for a part like this?

Any advice/suggestions would be most appreciated.................Joker