I recently picked up a 2003 x5 and just discovered the CD player (generic in-dash style) doesn't work (ie won't take a cd). Are there any common issues with this type of player? Or should I just assume its dead? Also anyone know of a tutorial on how to remove the stereo unit?

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Current:
2003 X5 3.0 -- 170K
1996 Z3 1.9 -- 128K
1968 Ford F250 Camper Special

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1994 BMW 318is
2004 325i
2003 Honda Accord
1969 Ford Bronco
1963 VW Manx 1776cc1969 VW Bug 1600cc
1963 1/2 Ford Falcon Sprint 5.0
1968 Ford Mustang
1964 Ford Falcon Futura
1964 Ford Falcon Ranchero
1962 Ford Falcon
1953 Chevy Sedan
1994 Jeep Wrangler