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TheRapture

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Posted: September 11, 2002 at 9:26 AM / IP Logged

Alright, When i'm playing a cd and hit a bump in the road or hard pounding base, the cd-player in the head unit will skip.

this just started happing so i cleaned the cd-lens and it is still skipping.

any ideas on how to fix this problem? I cant even use my Tone's CD for SPL! DOH!

bberman1

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Posted: September 11, 2002 at 11:30 AM / IP Logged

If it’s under warrantee send it in for repair. If not take it to a local TV/VCR repair shop a lot of time they fix head units and amps as well.

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Posted: September 11, 2002 at 11:36 AM / IP Logged

Primary thing to check before sending it in for repair is that the unit is securely mounted in the vehicle and is as solid as possible. Add a backstrap if you haven't already. If you still have a skipping problem, then I'd consider having it repaired or replaced.

F4Pilot

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Posted: September 13, 2002 at 2:34 PM / IP Logged

Ditto to the 12volt. .

I had an Alpine Mbus in the glove of a 95 Accord that worked fine. One day...it just started skipping when the suspension would take a good jolt. The angle adjusters were correct. It just decided to start skipping. But it did not have a skipping problem. Maybe after all the dust and lubricants settled in, the damping system was less effective. Im not saying an occasional skip is acceptable...

Try the backstrap, then repair or replace if unsuccessful.

fredisfound

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Posted: September 15, 2002 at 4:40 AM / IP Logged

is the unit a Sony? if so just send it back, they have a problem with loading and skipping.not a very good unit really.

AmericanHCFreak

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Posted: September 16, 2002 at 6:47 AM / IP Logged

Throw it out the window

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TheRapture

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Posted: September 16, 2002 at 9:17 AM / IP Logged

it's a KDC 6009 Kenwood. i bought it brand new about 3 years ago... and this just started happining (it has been 2 months after i installed it into my new Integra)

mack6820

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Posted: December 11, 2002 at 8:25 AM / IP Logged

I have a Kenwood in a Ford Explorer and It also skips when I crank up the base. Im told there is a basket you can buy to house the stereo and make it more secure, but I havent found one yet. Im still researching.

asdf1234

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Posted: December 11, 2002 at 1:50 PM / IP Logged

how do you put the a back strap on b/c my normal cd player is being fixed so I have a POS whcih skips alot andi was wondering if there was any way to lessing the skipping?

webguy

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Posted: December 11, 2002 at 4:45 PM / IP Logged

Depending on where you live, climate-wise, it could be that your lens (lazer-assembly) has haze on it, which a standard cleaning disc won't fix. I have had to physicall remove the head unit, pull the cover to expose the lazer assembly and hit it with the ole' Q-tip and tape cleaning fluid (denatured alcohol). DO NOT USE RUBBING ALCOHOL! What happens is that in temperature extremes, especially in the winter, the changes in the surface temperature can cause condensation on the lens, which in turn traps micro particles in the air, kinda like water spots on your car after it rains. You gotta scrub em' off. .....Good Luck!

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