Jumping CD's

[sybaseian]

I have a 6xCD changer fitted in the usual place in the boot. The problem is that the cd are starting to skip badly and it''s getting very annoying. It always happens when slowing down just before I start to brake - ie. lifting off the throttle to apply the brakes. Is there any adjustment that I can make to the cd changer and how/where? or is it time for a new changer?

[Sparks]

Hi, A CD changer I had (cheap one!) allowed for 45 degree mounting, supposedly to help prevent skipping. If the laser trackes vertically, it will suffer on bumps. If horizontal it may suffer on hard acc/decceleration. Seems a good excuse to try out a new one Sparks

[manek]

The alternative is to drive as if it's a Nissan Micra... Edited by manek on Tuesday 24th July 17:06

[sybaseian]

Hi Manek, I only drive like a Nissan Micra when Fernhurst give me one as a loan car....... Still hasn't helped the cd jumping. Anyone any ideas?

[manek]

I've driven that Nissan Micra too. 'Swhy I thought of it...:-)

[trefor]

If it skips while driving 'normally' (i.e. with the traffic flow) then there might be something wrong with the unit.

[sybaseian]

Hi Trefor, B*gg*r, that's what I thought as well. Just wondering if there was any way to decrease the sensitivity of the unit - some sort of screw or the like.

[IPAddis]

I know someone who has had 2 Kenwood CD changers and they always skip when bolted down to a rigid part of the car. His solution was to wrap it in a small pillow and the put the pillow in a box which was bolted to the boot. Works fine now. Ian A Griff 500

[RobM]

Just for info. I have 99t chim, new lights so the spare is mounted mid fuel tank, and cd autochanger above the tank. If you take the spare out the boot, & have the roof in the boot, the top of the roof will knock against the changer when you have fun with the 'go and stop' pedals. If you put the spare back in, it acts as 'roof spacer' and all audio is no jumpable :/

[philshort]

Never had this problem, but I did specifically buy a Pioneer changer with shock protection, knowing that the TVR ride is a little harsher than the norm. Not to mention prone to greater than average g forces! The pillow trick sounds good - would come in handy when you're entertaining on the bonnet too. I wish!

[RobM]

quote:The pillow trick sounds good - would come in handy when you're entertaining on the bonnet too. I wish!

The spare in the boot will sort this problem. Also, leave the handbrake off and chock the wheels with 5 or 6 , 1' by 3' wooden battons, 8 inches apart. Just make sure you get the job done by the last batton or you end up touching the garage door & that just amplifies what you want to keep secret, & scuffs the imperial blue ( which is hard enough to keep clean )in the process!

[sybaseian]

cheers BJ. I'll have a look to see if there is a button.