Cd Changer Not Working

[Mattcarlgray]

I have just installed Lexus CD changer (trunk mount) in a 95 ES300. The problem is that when I close the trunk the CD player stops working and the radio comes back on. Everything works fine as long as the trunks is open, I can even bump the changer around and it plays fine until the trunk is closed (not even completely closed). Thanks,

[SKperformance]

Sounds like you have the power wire connected to the trunk light somehow.

[amf1932]

The wiring harness in the trunk that controls the rear lights also joins up with the CD changer wiring. There might be a break in this wiring(inside the harness) that will make the radio come back on when the circuit opens......as when you jiggle the trunk door. I suggest that you remove the harness covering in the trunk and check to see that any of the wiring to the CD changer is not broken.