I installed a GM Delco CD Changer using Factory mounts and wiring in the center compartment just like the Factory install. I find the CD changer skips on Bumps but also on ones that I would not expect this to happen. I was wondering if there is an adjustment on these and where I could send it to have this done? Or has anyone found a solution for this :confused:

 

I'm no expert but I don't believe there is any adjustment. I installed one about three months ago in my Z. It has not skipped once. You may want contact the vendor that sold it to you. They may be willing to replace it under warrenty.

 

I installed the factory CD in my car also.When I hit a bump,my CD player skips also.The tech at a friendly radio shop stated to me after pulling the CD player apart,it is a vey cheap player.I don't know if Iam about to explain this correctly,but here goes.He stated there isn't a hesitation circuit in the player to allow for the skipping as in other players.Most other players will "allow" for skipping by the player reading the error and allowing for this problem.I am really sorry if I am botching up this explanation,but maybe a knowledgable person will jump in and help. :chevy :chevy :flag :chevy :chevy

 

Thanks for the feedback. I believe it makes sense what you are saying. Everything else is satisfactory with the unit. :confused:

 

My factory 12 disk CD changer also skips when I hit large bumps. The stock cd changer just isn't very good. The 6 disk changer in my VW Jetta has never missed a beat.

Mark

 

the factory changer has zero read-ahead optimization.

 

I have had my new C5 for exactly 1 month, and just took it in because the 12 CD changer was skipping frequently, not just on large bumps. Got home tonight and opened the trunk to load CDs in the new replacement changer, and the !#*!#*! mechanics installed the new one backwards---the cartridge won't even eject! :cuss :mad :cuss :mad

 

"have had my new C5 for exactly 1 month, and just took it in because the 12 CD changer was skipping frequently, not just on large bumps. Got home tonight and opened the trunk to load CDs in the new replacement changer, and the !#*!#*! mechanics installed the new one backwards---the cartridge won't even eject! "

:lolg: I'm dying over here! Now that's great service.

You can easily remove the 4 screws in the bracket and turn it around. I wouldn't even let them touch it again.

As for the main post. The laser used to read the cd may be out of calibration. Not sure if having it worked on is cost effective as opposed to getting a new or used one.

Some players have a buffer (memory) used to read ahead. When an error occurs you are acutually listening to the memory. The error (hopefully) would have been cleared by the time the memory runs out. This gives you a seamless listening experience as opposed to the tracking error cut outs. I have a portable cd player with a 40 second buffer. You can do just about anything you want to it without causing skipping. I'm not sure if car stereos use the same technique but it works. Using some dampening material instead of mounting to the body might help too. I put mine in the right storage compartment with some filler around it to hold it in place. So far so good. Mine didn't skip too much in the stock location though.


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Update on the skipping CD Changer concern; I checked my Tire pressure the other day to find out they wer all four over inflated by 5 PSI. Apparently done when they installed my new chrome rims this last Spring. I adjusted the pressure to the GM Soec and found it to have a positive affect on the skipping. I would say it made a 70% improvement. :D :cheers: