Topic: CD player skipping? (Read 12873 times)

zwild · « **on:** August 26, 2004, 11:18:50 AM »

I was wondering if anybody else has this problem? My CD player freezes, it just stops playing, sometimes only for a few seconds and sometimes I have to use the radio because it won't play at all, I try switching tracks and the darn still wont play. It happens with brand new store bought CD's, and not as much with the ones that I burned at home, it either plays them well or not at all. I had the CD player replaced once already by the dealer and thought the problem was solved, but here I go again?? Any suggestions or quick fixes? [smiley=smash.gif]

starvin · « **Reply #1 on:** August 26, 2004, 11:29:22 AM »

same problem, I think the only fix is to get a MP3 player and plug it in.

BLM777 · « **Reply #2 on:** August 26, 2004, 11:52:46 AM »

Having the same problem with purchased CD's. No problem with the one's burned at home. Talked to several electronics guys and they have no answer to the problem that makes any sense. Best bet....I plug my IPod player in and have over 1000 tunes ready to go.

103Eagle · « **Reply #3 on:** August 26, 2004, 03:18:21 PM »

I seem to have the problem with my home burned cd's. It will play a cd in some cases if I use SONY media. Most other media quits after I play it once. Skips, wont read or wont play at all.

factoryphil · « **Reply #4 on:** August 26, 2004, 07:01:44 PM »

I have the same issue. I have found that it happen more towards the last few tracks of the CD and while the tunes are cranked. If I lower the volume for 20 - 30 seconds it starts playing again. I know that sounds strange, but it works for me.

Cabo · « **Reply #5 on:** August 27, 2004, 08:14:02 AM »

I have none of the problem mentioned at any volume level,,fyi

mr_magoo · « **Reply #6 on:** August 27, 2004, 08:26:15 AM »

Mine works ok with store bought or burned cds, at any speed or volume.

zwild · « **Reply #7 on:** August 27, 2004, 02:28:17 PM »

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I have the same issue. I have found that it happen more towards the last few tracks of the CD and while the tunes are cranked. If I lower the volume for 20 - 30 seconds it starts playing again. I know that sounds strange, but it works for me.

That's when mine seems to freeze or skip, strange ain't it? [smiley=furious.gif]

laylonlor · « **Reply #8 on:** August 27, 2004, 11:23:03 PM »

i don't listen to mine cause i rather hear my motor purr...........he he he

JCZ · « **Reply #9 on:** January 09, 2006, 06:03:11 PM »

Been awhile since this thread has been up. Anybody else having problems with their CD player or has everybody switched over to iPod, MP3 or satellite radio? [smiley=nixweiss.gif]

Can't wait for the Garmin 2730 to get here! [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]Then it'll be my iPod or satellite radio all the time.

spydglide · « **Reply #10 on:** January 09, 2006, 06:46:55 PM »

JC, haven't had any CD skipping problems and don't want any. When did your's start and is it consistant or intermittent? Now you've got me worried. [smiley=nervous.gif] spyder

JCZ · « **Reply #11 on:** January 09, 2006, 06:54:16 PM »

Seems to be intermittent......after an hour or two of playing. And it doesn't seem to matter if they're store bought or CDs that are burned at home.

I play my iPod more and more, so the skipping is less of a nusance, now.

This was an issue for awhile and I know a couple of these guys had there stereo replaced under warranty, due to it, but hadn't heard anything lately so thought I'd check and see if nobody else has experienced it. [smiley=nixweiss.gif]

ak · « **Reply #12 on:** January 09, 2006, 08:24:01 PM »

I had 3 units in my 04(warrenty replaced) Before my crash i was wishing i had keeped 2nd unit it skipped the least of the three. All would skip over 75mph. They would also skip on ,and around 10th track. For my 4th unit i,m upgrsding to 06HK hope that works better , With I-pod and satilight I,ll be good to go. Hope my painted parts come soon -AK

Twolanerider · « **Reply #13 on:** January 09, 2006, 09:07:00 PM »

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I had 3 units in my 04(warrenty replaced) Before my crash i was wishing i had keeped 2nd unit it skipped the least of the three. All would skip over 75mph. They would also skip on ,and around 10th track. For my 4th unit i,m upgrsding to 06HK

skyglide · « **Reply #14 on:** January 09, 2006, 09:07:16 PM »

My cd player skips toward the end of cd. No matter what speed or what type of cd. Called mfg. and they said to have dealership verify and call them and would send replacment for the next day. I plan on having this done the next pm.

Check an eariler thread on this about this problem six months ago, that is where I got mfg. phone#

110tHunDer · « **Reply #15 on:** January 09, 2006, 09:08:20 PM »

Mine is in the shop right now for the CD player. Somewhere along the line, it simply started refusing to load CDs. Not sure how long it had been broke. Since installing the H-D MP3 player this spring, I hardly ever use the CD player. I first noticed it puked one night a couple months ago. I'd gone to Walmart on the bike to get a few things and happened to pick up a new CD while I was there. I thought I'd listen to it on the ride home, so I unwrapped it in the parking lot, when to stick it in the player, and the lousy thing wouldn't go in. Never had skipped a day in its life, though.

Like AK, I plan to eventually upgrade to the '06-style radio. Just wanted to have this one in good working order to sell when that happens.

MJZ · « **Reply #16 on:** January 09, 2006, 09:18:16 PM »

Interesting, I have never had a skip problem and I use the CD function just about every minute I am on the bike. Glad my bike can't read this or she would want to be like all the other bikes and skip to. [smiley=huepfenjump3.gif]

erniezap · « **Reply #17 on:** January 10, 2006, 12:30:33 AM »

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My cd player skips toward the end of cd. No matter what speed or what type of cd. Called mfg. and they said to have dealership verify and call them and would send replacment for the next day. I plan on having this done the next pm.

Twolanerider · « **Reply #18 on:** January 10, 2006, 12:37:11 AM »

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Mine seems to skip or stop playing towards the end of the CD.

Kingsalmon · « **Reply #19 on:** January 10, 2006, 03:54:19 PM »

When I jump on the gas really hard, mine will stop playing and then come back on after a few seconds. If I hit a big bump it skips or quits playing completely. Sometimes it will start again other times I have to change tracks to get it going again.

Jock · « **Reply #20 on:** January 12, 2006, 09:18:19 PM »

I have had an issue with those that I HAVE BURNED...however to this point, no issues with the factory issued CDs.

BLM777 · « **Reply #21 on:** January 13, 2006, 08:41:02 AM »

I think they're supposed to skip. This is number 3 and all have done it. Apparently, it's some kind of mix or shuffle feature that we're not aware of. [smiley=nervous.gif]

spydglide · « **Reply #22 on:** January 13, 2006, 09:49:57 AM »

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I think they're supposed to skip.

Grover · « **Reply #23 on:** January 13, 2006, 07:30:25 PM »

Mine skips whenever the hell it wants to [smiley=confused5.gif]
Sometimes plays good for weeks [smiley=confused5.gif]
Other times it's bad every day [smiley=confused5.gif]
Doesn't matter if they're burnt or bought [smiley=confused5.gif]
When it's damp in the morning it won't read anything when the cd's in [smiley=confused5.gif]
But as the day warms up it plays just fine [smiley=confused5.gif]
I dicussed this with my service manager and he just went [smiley=confused5.gif]

Take Care,

Grover [smiley=confused5.gif]

MP3 player works just fine [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

LeRoy · « **Reply #24 on:** January 15, 2006, 06:12:30 PM »

I know we have been through this all before...I had the problem as well on my 04...went through all kinds of dealer uhhusss..

MY FIX... I went to the local audio store and bought a 20$ CD player cleaner. the one that you put the solution on the disc ( the disc actually has soft brushes placed in the plastic ) the solution rests on the brushes and makes genle contact with the laser eye of the CD player and cleans it off... The players build up static charge from riding and playing which collects dust faster , even with the dust cover closed. I cleaned mine off twice and PERFECT PLAY...
TRY THIS FIX FIRST. USE ONLY THE CLEANER DISC THAT HAS BRUSHES AND SOLUTION.
Good luck.
LeRoy.

CVOwner · « **Reply #25 on:** January 17, 2006, 02:21:40 PM »

I have the problem also. Usually around the 10th or so track. I just thought it was the time, around 30-40 minutes in and it starts. I read in the owners manual, any problems send it to the manufacturer. I guess I'll ignore it unless they want to switch for a new 06 model and I"ll make up the difference. OHOH cant do that not enough speakers right?

JCZ · « **Reply #26 on:** January 17, 2006, 02:32:32 PM »

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I have the problem also. Usually around the 10th or so track. I just thought it was the time, around 30-40 minutes in and it starts. I read in the owners manual, any problems send it to the manufacturer. I guess I'll ignore it unless they want to switch for a new 06 model and I"ll make up the difference. OHOH cant do that not enough speakers right?

A couple of guys have switched to the Harmon Cardin already (06 model) and I know of two more that are in the process right now. Twolane has a very detailed thread on here somewhere regarding the changeover if you want to do a search.

spydglide · « **Reply #27 on:** January 17, 2006, 04:48:20 PM »

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LeRoy · « **Reply #28 on:** January 21, 2006, 05:08:41 PM »

Mine has been great for months ....doesnt skip now at all ,,but it sure did before.

It really worked for me At Least TRY it...Its the cheapest way. and the quickest if it doesnt work for you your only out 20$

LeRoy

Fired00d · « **Reply #29 on:** February 08, 2006, 06:23:08 PM »

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I know we have been through this all before...I had the problem as well on my 04...went through all kinds of dealer uhhusss..

MY FIX... I went to the local audio store and bought a 20$ CD player cleaner.

MYCVO · « **Reply #30 on:** February 11, 2006, 02:58:20 PM »

I just had the skip or rather not playing for several minutes, after taking off did I realize that it wasn't playing. My mind thought "hey dummy turn on the radio", brain said "it already is"

Fired00d · « **Reply #31 on:** February 12, 2006, 09:05:35 AM »

Mark,
Let us know what product you get to clean it, and if it works. I'm still waiting (like you probably will be) for a day to get out and ride, since you getting what we had yesterday (snow [smiley=thumbdown.gif]).

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Ride Safe,
Fired00d
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Tonys · « **Reply #32 on:** February 13, 2006, 10:47:40 PM »

Go to:http://www.radiosound.com

MYCVO · « **Reply #33 on:** February 16, 2006, 06:38:46 PM »

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Mark,
Let us know what product you get to clean it, and if it works. I'm still waiting (like you probably will be) for a day to get out and ride, since you getting what we had yesterday (snow [smiley=thumbdown.gif]).

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Ride Safe,
Fired00d
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Fire,
Ya bro we got it alright, the white stuff. I never saw it till it was over and on the ground, been down and out with the flu. Just been getting myself back to the real world catching up. I'm going to pick up something for it Friday. I'll let you know what happens, I'll try it a bunch of times while in the garage, I'll ride around in a bunch of circles, maybe even put up some summer scenery, to give it the right feel.
Later
Mark

Fired00d · « **Reply #34 on:** February 16, 2006, 06:54:45 PM »

Mark,
I got a chance to ride a little today, weather here was unreal especially after having six inches of snow last Saturday. CD seemed to work fine so far (keeping fingers crossed), but was only able to take a short ride. When skipping occurred before it was after riding about 50 - 60 minutes of continuous riding/playing CD.

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Ride Safe,
Fired00d
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spydglide · « **Reply #35 on:** February 16, 2006, 07:45:07 PM »

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Mark,
. When skipping occurred before it was [highlight]after riding about 50 - 60 minutes of continuous riding/playing CD. [/highlight]

Hey Fired00d, that's too much 'jammin' and 'jivin'! [smiley=drummer.gif] har! spyder
p.s.....it was beautiful riding today on the EAST COAST for a change!

Fired00d · « **Reply #36 on:** February 16, 2006, 08:07:34 PM »

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.....p.s.....it was beautiful riding today on the EAST COAST for a change!

Hope you got a chance to get out and get in the wind. Cold front coming in for weekend.

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Ride Safe,
Fired00d
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spydglide · « **Reply #37 on:** February 16, 2006, 08:11:24 PM »

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Hope you got a chance to get out and get in the wind. Cold front coming in for weekend.

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Ride Safe,
Fired00d
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I did. It was GREAT. The 1st part of tomorrow is suppose to be good to........then, we'll be back in the cold and wet. arrrrrrgh.

spyder

MYCVO · « **Reply #38 on:** February 16, 2006, 08:33:14 PM »

Glad some of you boys got the chance to go for a ride today!!
I'd be back on the bed by afternoon if I tried that today, and my wife hid my keys anyways, she told me!
Mark [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

spydglide · « **Reply #39 on:** February 16, 2006, 08:53:53 PM »

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Glad some of you boys got the chance to go for a ride today!!
I'd be back on the bed by afternoon if I tried that today, and my wife hid my keys anyways, she told me!
Mark [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

Sorry Mark. There were so many scooters on the road today, it put me in the mood to make the spring trek in a couple of weeks to DAYTONA! Yeeeeeha! [smiley=huepfenjump3.gif] spyder

MYCVO · « **Reply #40 on:** February 16, 2006, 09:05:00 PM »

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Sorry Mark.

HogGuy · « **Reply #41 on:** February 21, 2006, 08:31:47 PM »

My cd also skips intermittently. Always at freeway speed though when it happens. Deifinitely not related to hitting bumps cuase it can be the smoothest road sometimes. I reported it last seek to my dealer. They're contacting the vendor to see if they want to replace it.

Fired00d · « **Reply #42 on:** February 25, 2006, 06:01:47 PM »

Took the scooter out for a little ride today, and so far no more skipping CD's. Hopefully the cleaning I did in previous post has taken care of my problem.

/me is keeping his fingers crossed.

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Ride Safe,
Fired00d
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MYCVO · « **Reply #43 on:** February 25, 2006, 06:39:31 PM »

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Took the scooter out for a little ride today, and so far no more skipping CD's. Hopefully the cleaning I did in previous post has taken care of my problem.

/me is keeping his fingers crossed.

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Ride Safe,
Fired00d
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NICE bro for both going for a ride and the CD skipping problem. Havent been able to myself but I've been getting a lot of things done on it with the down time.
Feb is almost gone and that much closer to riding again.
Mark [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

Fired00d · « **Reply #44 on:** February 25, 2006, 06:51:10 PM »

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NICE bro for both going for a ride and the CD skipping problem. Havent been able to myself but I've been getting a lot of things done on it with the down time.
Feb is almost gone and that much closer to riding again.
Mark [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

Mark,
It will not be as long as it has been. Hope you feeling better, and have gotten over your illness. What have you added in your downtime. Inquiring minds want to know.

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Ride Safe,
Fired00d
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MYCVO · « **Reply #45 on:** February 25, 2006, 09:09:51 PM »

Hi Fire,
I got my chopped tour pac LED brake light and the white HD tourpac/saddle bags lighting wiring now set-up with a quick disconnect plug that's hidden under my Strut cover. Got several feet of extra wiring removed and the fuses set in a good spot. I gain a little room as well.
I got those Clearview shields in so I've pulled my HD 12" one off and marked it to chop it to 4" with the corners set to hide my Windshield bags, the original black deflector isn't quite big enough to hide the bags so I cant use it.
The factory antenna brackets and antenna lead is gone now that the digital one is installed in the fairing, cleaned up the ass end nicely.
I rewired my GPS with a different supply cord that 2lane gave me the heads-up on,which is now cut and shortened by at least 2' and is coming out of the fairing through the opening of the handlebars, where it is cut off and a weather boot with a rubber plug hides it very well you have to get down on your knee up close to see it.
So now more annoying women's voice telling me im off course anymore!!!!
I also got my Sony camera set up with a ram mount on the right side and a remote commander attached to the left mirror arm, I think this should work out for the time being, I don't want to have it on my bike all the time so it can be setup fairly quick when I need it, and im not wearing all can of crap on myself.
I've got busy on my trailer too, installed a wall mount for my tourpac when im using the trailer, I also want to install a cabinet to hold more stuff like my lower faring when off.

Fired00d · « **Reply #46 on:** February 26, 2006, 02:52:02 PM »

Mark,
You have been busy, sounds like you've added a bunch of goodies to bike over the winter. And since you already know it I will just say it... We want pics!!! [smiley=huepfenlol2.gif] [smiley=huepfenlol2.gif]

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Ride Safe,
Fired00d
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MYCVO · « **Reply #47 on:** February 26, 2006, 05:50:28 PM »

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Mark,
You have been busy, sounds like you've added a bunch of goodies to bike over the winter. And since you already know it I will just say it... We want pics!!! [smiley=huepfenlol2.gif] [smiley=huepfenlol2.gif]

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Ride Safe,
Fired00d
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Fire,
I'll try to get those on soon, The work was done to make it as hard as possible to see it, so the pics I've taken so far doesnt show it well. Also my basic Black helps greatly to hide it. I'll try additional lights to see if that will help.
Later,
Mark

magicl1 · « **Reply #48 on:** March 20, 2006, 09:11:01 AM »

Though I would pullup this thread to see what I need to do next!

Had mine in for the first service and mentioned the "CD Skipping".

grc · « **Reply #49 on:** March 20, 2006, 09:48:16 AM »

magicl1,

I was a little skeptical that just cleaning would fix the skipping, but I tried it this past weekend with a cleaning disk I found at Circuit City, and the skipping is cured (for now). We will probably need to do this on a regular basis, since the CD slot really isn't sealed that well.

Jerry

magicl1 · « **Reply #50 on:** March 20, 2006, 03:15:37 PM »

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magicl1,

I was a little skeptical that just cleaning would fix the skipping, but I tried it this past weekend with a cleaning disk I found at Circuit City, and the skipping is cured (for now).

MYCVO · « **Reply #51 on:** March 20, 2006, 05:30:51 PM »

The cleaning seems to have taken care of my problems, so hopefully regular cleanings will do the trick [smiley=drink.gif]
Mark [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

JCZ · « **Reply #52 on:** March 20, 2006, 06:23:00 PM »

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Thanks, I will purchase one tonight.

LeRoy · « **Reply #53 on:** March 23, 2006, 10:05:12 PM »

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I know we have been through this all before...I had the problem as well on my 04...went through all kinds of dealer uhhusss..

MY FIX... I went to the local audio store and bought a 20$ CD player cleaner.

BECUAL · « **Reply #54 on:** April 19, 2006, 08:55:22 PM »

Yes my cd skips all the time and this is my 3rd stereo in this bike lets hope 4 is a charm. orange and black.

skyglide · « **Reply #55 on:** April 30, 2006, 08:01:25 PM »

Tried the CD player cleaning disk with the cleaning brushes on disk. Seems to have fixed skipping for know after 400 miles. Thanks for the info guys. [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

Michael · « **Reply #56 on:** May 14, 2006, 10:57:42 AM »

I had a skipping problem. I found that my SE Pro 2:1 front head pipe was contacting my rear brake pedal/lever. After a couple of minor adjustments, the clearance was back and presto....no more skip. It was a vibration issue that was so minor, I couldn't feel it. But the CD player could.

delnel · « **Reply #57 on:** May 30, 2006, 08:24:03 AM »

I had my radio replaced last fall before I put the bike up for the winter because mine had skipped from day one. Well guess what this one skips worse than the original radio did and I'm now out of warrenty. DelNel

Screamin_Beagle · « **Reply #58 on:** May 30, 2006, 01:08:17 PM »

Mine screws up only with home burned CD's. Ones that come pre burned don't seem to have any trouble....Go figure.

_Beagle

delnel · « **Reply #59 on:** May 30, 2006, 03:13:55 PM »

I have never used a home burned CD in mine. Some times when it skips if you eject the CD and put it back in its says bad disc then take it back out and reinsert and it workd fine DelNel

Fired00d · « **Reply #60 on:** May 30, 2006, 07:04:50 PM »

delnel,
If you haven't tried the CD Lens Cleaner I would definitely recommend trying one of the ones that has been mentioned in this thread. I had the problem w/skipping and use the cleaner on a regular basis now and so far it has worked.

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Ride Safe,
Fired00d
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arcticdude · « **Reply #61 on:** May 30, 2006, 10:58:11 PM »

Don't hold your breath for Radio Sound to reply to your email. They could care less about the end consumer. I tried to get info about the wife's serg CD changer- after a couple of emails- which got NO response- I called them and was told to send it in for about $140 they'ed "repair" it.

_usa_eagle_ · « **Reply #62 on:** May 31, 2006, 12:17:07 AM »

My CD skipped on my bike from the very first CD I put in it. But then the display would go blank every now and then,, so when I took my bike in the last time,, my Dealer replaced my radio with a new one,, and my CD has not skipped since I got the bike back. I was told the MOCO had problems with the first batch of radios the put in the 06 Ultra's! I am very satisfied now!! Hope everyone else gets there problems fixed!
_USA_

delnel · « **Reply #63 on:** May 31, 2006, 08:13:54 AM »

I will try the cleaner but this radio is a replacement for the last one that skipped and has only been used about two hours and it started to skip on the very first CD used. I think they are just trading these back and forth because as I said earlier this one skips worse than the last one. DelNel

Author Topic: CD player skipping? (Read 12873 times)

starvin