99 280 c cd disc changer says changer is empty, although all 6 cd's are present.

Question edited for clarity and spelling 'Nakamichi' with an 'a'.

Nowhere according to this although one turned up in auction.

https://www.google.com/search?q=Nakamichi+6-DISC+CD+changer+82110009836+wiring+harness+for+BMX+X5

But try Crutchfields.

https://www.google.com/search?q=crutchfield+bmw+x5+e70+wiring+harness

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Sounds like the changer has failed, Although not the cheepest solution the best would be to take it to your dealer.

Should you need it, the Owner's Guide

http://www.allelectronicsrepair.com/files/MCD6Manual.pdf

There's a phone number on the manual - 1-800-SMART HOME 949-221-9200

Maybe they have the parts.

sounds like the changer was plugged into the antenna jack of the radio. this means that you can run it through any radio simply by sending a signal to a preset station on the radio and listening to it through tuner. the control unit ran the changer itself. you may be able to obtain replacement cables from pacparts.com

CD ERROR DISPLAYS
CD Changers
E01:
The disc magazine is not inserted in the cd changer
E02:
No disc is inserted in the disc magazine
E04:
The disc is dirty, or the disc is inserted into the disc magazine
upside down
E99 RESET PROCEDURE:
Remove CD magazine by pressing eject button on changer.
Remove all discs from magazine and re-load empty magazine into
changer. Using the Radio RESET CD system by pressing and
holding the “ON”/”POWER” button for about ten seconds, or in
earlier models the “EJECT/6” button.


FM/RF Remote Controls
E99 RESET PROCEDURE FOR REMOTES:
Remove disc magazine from changer by pressing eject button.
Remove all discs from magazine and re-load empty magazine into
changer. Press RESET button on interface unit
WAIT:
The temperature is exceeding more than 55c(130f) and the cd
changer cannot be operated. When the cd changer cools off, this
wait disappears. When the RESET button on the interface unit is
pressed, this WAIT appears for a few seconds.


IF THESE ERROR CODES STILL KEEP APPEARING
CONTACT YOUR DEALER.

CD ERROR DISPLAYS
CD Changers
E01:
The disc magazine is not inserted in the cd changer
E02:
No disc is inserted in the disc magazine
E04:
The disc is dirty, or the disc is inserted into the disc magazine
upside down
E99 RESET PROCEDURE:
Remove CD magazine by pressing eject button on changer.
Remove all discs from magazine and re-load empty magazine into
changer. Using the Radio RESET CD system by pressing and
holding the “ON”/”POWER” button for about ten seconds, or in
earlier models the “EJECT/6” button.


FM/RF Remote Controls
E99 RESET PROCEDURE FOR REMOTES:
Remove disc magazine from changer by pressing eject button.
Remove all discs from magazine and re-load empty magazine into
changer. Press RESET button on interface unit
WAIT:
The temperature is exceeding more than 55c(130f) and the cd
changer cannot be operated. When the cd changer cools off, this
wait disappears. When the RESET button on the interface unit is
pressed, this WAIT appears for a few seconds


IF THESE ERROR CODES STILL KEEP APPEARING
CONTACT YOUR DEALER.

have you cleaned the lens on the cd changer??????

hi make sure that you cart is inserted all the way in, push the eject button why hitting the mag with the handle of ascrew driver. this may dislodge the jammed arm/lever. otherwise its down to your repair agent.

regards


Mark
www.carradiospares.co.uk

hi make sure that you cart is inserted all the way in, push the eject button why hitting the mag with the handle of ascrew driver. this may dislodge the jammed arm/lever. otherwise its down to your repair agent.

regards


Mark
www.carradiospares.co.uk