PROBLEMS with MBZ CD-changer
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2002 CLK430
PROBLEMS with MBZ CD-changer
Hi All
I loaded up the cd-changer finally and was listening to them while driving this weekend and I noticed that almost EVERY LITTLE BUMP in the road made the CD skip! Any of you have the factory cd-changer have this happen to you??? or is mine defective? Help!
I loaded up the cd-changer finally and was listening to them while driving this weekend and I noticed that almost EVERY LITTLE BUMP in the road made the CD skip! Any of you have the factory cd-changer have this happen to you??? or is mine defective? Help!
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W213 '17 E43 ///AMG - W211, W208 no more
i agree... you should get it checked...
all-in-all, i've only had a cd skip once, and it was a pretty hard bump. i like how the cd's change oh-so-fast too.
its under warranty. if you mention it to your service advisor, and if he's cool, they might just swap it for a new one for you, thats how i got a new head unit and a new amplifier too
good luck!
all-in-all, i've only had a cd skip once, and it was a pretty hard bump. i like how the cd's change oh-so-fast too.
its under warranty. if you mention it to your service advisor, and if he's cool, they might just swap it for a new one for you, thats how i got a new head unit and a new amplifier too
good luck!
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2013 E 350, 2012 GLK 350, 2012 C300 4matic
I had the same problem - there are 2 configurations for the CD changer - horizontal and vertical - it's just set to the wrong on. - A quick fix.
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2001 CLK320
Something to check out
make certain the shipping screws were removed from the changer.
The purpose is to prevent damage to the mechanism during shipment (being dropped and so forth) as it has a springed suspension.
Normally it should be pretty resistant to bumps - except for really sharp bumps, bad railroad crossings and potholes - there's lots of all of that around here...
The purpose is to prevent damage to the mechanism during shipment (being dropped and so forth) as it has a springed suspension.
Normally it should be pretty resistant to bumps - except for really sharp bumps, bad railroad crossings and potholes - there's lots of all of that around here...
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OH GREAT!.. finally.. I was going to post
the same question. Mine skips like MAD. Every single small bump and it goes skipping. If it is setup the wrong way (horizontal/Vertical) or if the protection screws are in there, how do i find out how to fix both these issues? Where are the screws at? Where is the switch for horizontal/vertical?
Thanks so much in advance
Rob.
Thanks so much in advance
Rob.
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2002 CLK 55 AMG Coupe ;)
The CD changer is made by Alpine, takes Alpine cartridges, which cost $29.- for two, -- a fraction of what you pay at MB parts departments.
This changer is very well "ruggedized" and should NOT skip.
The only problem I had, was with GOLD-metallized CDs, - they just won't play.
This changer is very well "ruggedized" and should NOT skip.
The only problem I had, was with GOLD-metallized CDs, - they just won't play.
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2001 CLK320
Re: OH GREAT!.. finally.. I was going to post
Originally posted by CLK430ROB
Mine skips like MAD. Every single small bump and it goes skipping. Where are the screws at? Where is the switch for horizontal/vertical?
Rob.
Mine skips like MAD. Every single small bump and it goes skipping. Where are the screws at? Where is the switch for horizontal/vertical?
Rob.
The holes left by removing the screws have these black self adhesive paper stickers to keep dust from getting into the mechanism.
I don't recall anything in the instructions about or horiz. or vert. switch. On the W208 cars, the changer is vertically oriented in that well on the passenger side well between the wheel well and the back end of the car.
Unless you've got a defective changer (which is possible), these things seem to work pretty well...
