If your car’s CD player isn’t working, you may be able to fix it yourself. The most common problem is that the CD player doesn’t read discs. This can be caused by a dirty lens or a faulty CD player.

To clean the lens, use a CD player cleaner or a cotton swab and alcohol. To fix a faulty CD player, you may need to replace the entire unit.

To replace the CD player, you’ll need to remove the faceplate and then remove the screws that hold the player in place. Be careful not to break the ribbon cable that …