Kenwood KDC-7007 - CD won't come out
 

Posted this on the Audio forum - not takers yet so I'll try my luck here.

Anyone got one of these units? The front is supposed to swing open (not sure how, has never worked since i got the car in September) but nothing happens when i hit the eject button - Elvis was good to listen to for the first month or two, now I'm looking for a little variety!

I found this for you. I hope it helps.

http://www.kenwoodusa.com/Support/Car_Entertainment_Owners_Manuals/

Just type in your model # and it will give you the owners manual.

Sam

Thanks Sam - I think there is something wrong with it so I'll contact Kenwood to see if there's a fix!

Ribbon Cable
 

kenwood has an on going problem with the ribbon cable on the flip face units. I had the KDC 617 which shares the same design as the 7007 and had to have it replaced under warranty and then serviced twice before I tossed it out the window on the PA Pike when it died for the last time.

The problem is the movement on the cable causes the contact teeth to wear away the copper on the ribbon and the unit goes into DOA default mode. They are a hassle to open and get to the cable with the face folded in place and Kenwood wants 2/3rds the cost of a new unit to repair out of warranty.

I bought a used alpine in ebay and it works, matches my 300E interior (Grey) and was under the repair cost for the Kenwood.

Kenwood USED to make good car head units but since they went "ghetto/gofast" the quality just isn;t there. too many gee wiz multi function buttons and chinese budget guts...

I don;t have an ipod, a rio or an XM/Sirius and all I want is basic buttons and one big knob that makes it go louder!

Well I did send the same question to Kenwood and if they confirm that the teeth are likely worn, I'm either stuck with Elvis for the long haul or I need to swap out the unit.

Its been a very long time since i installed a stereo...are all the connectors standardized these days? Can I pop out the old Kenwood and plug in any other manufacturer's unit or is that just wishful thinking?

Go on ebay and pick up another Kenwood. They are really cheap $$! I am going to get one soon, as the ol Becker just doesn't have enough modern devices. (ipod, sirius, etc.) Also, I have seen stereos pretty inexpensive at Walmart, quality brands too...............go figure. :cool: If you get another Kenwood, I would think it would be a plug and play................

Source for head unit wiring harnesses
 

Try this guy in Texas. http://www.installer.com he seems to have all the chassis and head unit connectors and will deliver a soldered up harness if you want.