RES disc does not eject

2002 Honda Civic SiSECTION RES disc does not eject
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NOTE: Disc with labels should not be used in the DVD player unit. They may damage the player mechanism.
  1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
  2. Try ejecting a disc.

    Does the disc eject? 

    1. YES  - Intermittent failure, the DVD player unit is OK at this time.
    2. NO  - Go to step 3.
  3. Turn the ignition switch off.
  4. Disconnect the DVD player unit 22P connector and wait 2 minutes, then reconnect the connector.
  5. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
  6. Try ejecting a disc.

    Does the disc eject? 

    1. YES  - Intermittent failure, the DVD player unit is OK at this time.
    2. NO  - Replace the DVD player unit (see DVD PLAYER UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  ).
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