Do not get it fixed, replace it. A spring in that disc changer is the cause of it eating cds and not playing/changing. The spring can be fixed or replaced but will have the same problem in a short amount of time.
is the whole unit a changer or is the changer in the trunk or something or under a seat?
According to the 2002 Lincoln Town Car Owner Guide : If it is equipped with a 6 disc CD changer , it is in the trunk
A 72-disc changer is available by special order from Rockford-Fosgate.
Mine is in the trunk, its a 6 disc changer.
According to the 2002 Lincoln Continental Owner Guide : The 6 disc CD changer is either in the front passenger foot well , or in the center console
On a 1999 Lincoln Navigator : If it is equipped with the six disc C/D changer , it is in the center console
One way to get a disc unstuck from a 6 disc changer is to try to hit eject while the car is off. This sometimes forces the disc to eject.
you got a disc stuck in the disc changer.
It is very simple to replace most Toyota Radios. If you have a radio with changer control unit and separate disc changer, my recommendation would be to with a disc changer that is built into the head unit. Check e-bay for cheap OEM replacement.
In a 2000 Mercury Mountaineer : The 6 disc C/D changer should be in the center console ( if not look under the drivers seat )
The JVC CH X350 is advertised as the smallest 12 disc changer.
In your center counsole, open it up and there is a black rectangle slide, slide that back and there it is, push the eject button and out pops your 6 disc CD changer.