auto cd player

meat cutter · Jan 6, 2003

I have a GM auto and my CD player is skipping. I tried cleaning it by blowing in compressed air and also tried a CD cleaner with a small brush on it. Both of these methods were fruitless. I really hate to purchase a new CD player.I'm curious if anyone had this problem and how did they fix it. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

Skyline · Jan 6, 2003

Sounds like the head alignment is off. You could take it to get repaired, but it'd probably be better to get it replaced.

fishbulb · Jan 6, 2003

I had a CD player in my car that I thought was skipping.

Turns out that the board on the factory amplifier had become unsoldered. The thing would cut out and sound just like skipping if I went over anything bumpy.

Does yours skip only when driving, or does it happen all the time?

meat cutter · Jan 6, 2003

It happens all the time.

Frank Castle · Jan 8, 2003

If its not under warranty it'll be cheaper to replace it. I had a Blaupunkt that was skipping a lot in a Jeep Wrangler. I thought it was due to the suspnsion of the truck until I went off roading along with my buddy with his truck hardly a skip.

fishbulb · Jan 8, 2003

If you end up replacing it I would suggest going with a Pioneer unit. They are very tough and absolutely reliable.

Turbo man · Jan 8, 2003

Get an Eclipse. The one I bought for my girlfriend has not skipped once and it plays her most scratched cd's. Eclipse only uses high quality lasers and components in there units.

cpk · Jan 11, 2003

Eclipse. They are one of the best around. Also their priced really good. About $350.oo should get you their top model. Their speakers are unbelievable, only $100.oo. They sound almost as good as MB Quartz which can cost 3x. Check it out side by side to any other unit.

SilverFoxKnows · Jan 13, 2003

for my VW. I was worried I might have to forget about them because it's a Baja (it's pretty stiff). Maybe come tax time I'll have to check out Eclipse or Pioneer.

Frank