Factory CD changer skipping

Dec 21, 2004 | 05:13 PM

Corp DL

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Factory CD changer skipping

I've been gone for so long...no one probably knows me anymore. (well, Whitey knows me).

I have a factory Bose '99 E430, trunk mounted 6 disc changer. Just a couple months ago started skipping on a few tracks. These same CD's do not skip in other players. And it's not on all CD's. I even just bought the new U2 CD, it was fine for a while now skips all over the place.

Has nothing to do with vibration or physical movement of car.
I have bought a CD cleaner from Radio Shack, seemed to help out but not solve.

Any suggestions for diagnosis or other comments? Need help, very annoying!!!

Dec 21, 2004 | 05:57 PM

BT320

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I'm no technical expert, but it sounds like the laser is going out on your changer. It might be time for a replacement soon...

Dec 21, 2004 | 08:57 PM

Whitey

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Corp DL

I've been gone for so long...no one probably knows me anymore. (well, Whitey knows me).

Who TF is this?

Where u been?

Yeah, sounds like you'll need a new one....cd changers do have a limited life, especially if you've (possibly unknowingly) had a few dusty CD's in there.....

Dec 23, 2004 | 07:36 PM

Corp DL

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Whitey

Whitey, I thought we were tight?! (grin)

Remember we PM'ed a couple times about finances when you were almost ready to give up your current E?

I've just been busy with work AND a book that I'm writing. Hopefully I can get it on shelves where you are overseas.

How much does a new lense/laser cost?

Peace,
-DL

Dec 23, 2004 | 08:00 PM

Whitey

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I'm still tight

but at the time I was consdering giving up my E for a W211.....

Dec 24, 2004 | 12:34 PM

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Corp DL.... My 96' E320 had the same problem. It had the factory installed Alpine and it skipped alot. I believe what happened is that the Laser was on its way out and it's not worth fixing it. So I bought the replacement Alpine CHM-S630 and it's been excellent even reading CD-R's. The reason I stay with Alpine because it's physically same size and uses same M-bus connection, so installation took less than 10 minutes. You may want to stay with the same brand for ease of installation. Good luck

Dec 24, 2004 | 12:38 PM

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Oh, wasn't reading properly at work

Good luck on the book - any sneak previews on what its about?

ccmbduong is absolutely right, if a replacement of the changer is all you're after. However replacing it with an ipod might be another option too.

Last edited by Whitey; Dec 24, 2004 at 12:41 PM.