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Old Apr 14, 2008 | 12:17 PM
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Does anyone else have problems with the trunk mounted CD changer skipping VERY badly? The slightest bump causes it to skip and this system overall has been a big disappointment in an otherwise very good car. Any solutions to the problem?

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Old Apr 14, 2008 | 12:21 PM
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I don't have any problem with mine skipping, but like anything man made, it can wear out or need repair.
Someone will suggest you upgrade to a newer technology (IPOD). Some people love to tell others how to spend their money (it's helping the economy ).
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Old Apr 14, 2008 | 12:26 PM
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Avoid potholes! Seriously, I have no problem with mine unless I hit a large bump (rare occassion).
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Old Apr 14, 2008 | 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by MagRedConv
Avoid potholes!
there's some truth to this though. The factory CD changer doesn't have a read ahead buffer; so it doesn't take much to get it to skip.

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Mine skips occassionally when hitting a bump but not very often.
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Old Apr 14, 2008 | 01:46 PM
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Mine skips occassionally when hitting a bump but not very often.
98-coupe, 72k miles.
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Old Apr 14, 2008 | 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by slpippen
Mine skips occassionally when hitting a bump but not very often.
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I had similar problems years ago with an OE Mercedes changer (Alpine made). I found Alpine's U.S. repair center and shipped it off for them to look at. For whatever the "one fee fits all" charge was (can't remember -- $130??), I got back a perfect changer. Just guessing, but I expect you can do the same thing with this changer. Anyone know who the maker is?
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Originally Posted by MagRedConv
Avoid potholes! Seriously, I have no problem with mine unless I hit a large bump (rare occassion).
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