Tomtit

I have a 2002 LS430 with a Mark Levinson audio system. Since I bought the car a few weeks ago the cd changer has not worked. When I press the "load" button there is a whirring noise inside but the flap will not open to allow me to insert a cd. The screen displays "cd error". The radio and tape deck work normally. I have searched these forums but there is nothing covering my situation. I have disconnected the car battery but that had no effect. I have taken the cd changer out and looked inside it but I can't see anything amiss (not that I am an expert). The cd drawers move up and down when a power source is connected. 1. Can anyone suggest anything else I could check? 2. If it has to be replaced I don't need a top quality cd changer. Is it possible to get one that I can just plug in and play, or is the setup more complicated than that? Any guidance would be appreciated.

I have recently joined and wanted to say hello. I have just bought a 2002 Lexus LS430 and I am enjoying the comfort. The car has done 140k and feels like it is just run in. I have already learned quite a bit from the forum and I will do my own maintenance and repairs as far as possible. If I come across an easy way of doing a job I will post details to help others.