Head Unit Skipping
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Forum Name: Car Audio
Forum Discription: Car Stereos, Amplifiers, Crossovers, Processors, Speakers, Subwoofers, etc.
URL: https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=3529
Printed Date: May 19, 2024 at 1:16 PM
Topic: Head Unit Skipping
Posted By: TheRapture
Subject: Head Unit Skipping
Date Posted: September 11, 2002 at 9:26 AM
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!
Replies:
Posted By: bberman1
Date Posted: September 11, 2002 at 11:30 AM
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.
Posted By: the12volt
Date Posted: September 11, 2002 at 11:36 AM
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.
Posted By: F4Pilot
Date Posted: September 13, 2002 at 2:34 PM
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.
Posted By: fredisfound
Date Posted: September 15, 2002 at 4:40 AM
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.
Posted By: AmericanHCFreak
Date Posted: September 16, 2002 at 6:47 AM
Throw it out the window
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Greg
Posted By: TheRapture
Date Posted: September 16, 2002 at 9:17 AM
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)
Posted By: mack6820
Date Posted: December 11, 2002 at 8:25 AM
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.
Posted By: asdf1234
Date Posted: December 11, 2002 at 1:50 PM
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?
Posted By: webguy
Date Posted: December 11, 2002 at 4:45 PM
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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Clean tools = Clean work!
Posted By: NyxBass
Date Posted: December 11, 2002 at 9:22 PM
And if it was just put into your integra 2 months ago, theres a good chance that some of the screws that hold it tight have slightly worked loose, letitng it move just enough to skip. Try tightening it up really well, and adding a backstrap if it doesn't have one. Beyond that, send it in if it has warranty, open er up if not and try to clean it.
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/NyxBass
Posted By: asdf1234
Date Posted: December 12, 2002 at 2:16 PM
Posted By: webguy
Date Posted: December 12, 2002 at 3:56 PM
Something Momma used on ya when you were a bad boy! Sorry, I couldn't let that one slip by. But seriously, a backstrap is a strip of stiff metal approx. 3/4" wide X (avg) 10-12" long, perfed with holes down the length. Usually attached to your backside (I mean rear of the head unit mounting bolt) then secured to a part of the dash, preferably above or below the head unit, so the rear of the chassis doesn't bounce up and down like my lips sometimes do...... ------------- Clean tools = Clean work!
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