6 CD changer

[Digger196]

I have a factory 6 CD changer and it randomly skips or if i hit a slight bump it'll skip. is that normal or it is going bad?

ya'll think i should get a new one w/ skip proof stuff or just live w/ the skipping?

if so what brands have the best 6 CD changer that'll fit the stock HU?

 

[old#7]

I had a factory changer too and had the same problem. My guess is that it skips so easily because it's located in the center console. I really don't think that it's anything to worry about.

 

[RoadEnforcer]

I have a aftermarket 6-disk changer (pioneer) and its in my center console and it hasnt skipped once.

 

[Digger196]

yeah i went to curcuit city today and asked them about a new one and to just get a new changer i'd have to pay over 400 for one b/c the converters are so expensive! i'll just live w/ it. when i change the HU i'll go ahead and change the changer while i'm at it.it will be for less b/c you don't ahve to buy the converter.

 

[aldive]

Why not go MP3 and skip a changer completely?

 

[Digger196]

will you explain the MP3 thing for me. is it liek my winamp in my car?

 

[aldive]

MP3 is an audio format that allows about 100 songs to be recorded on a single CD.

You must have an MP3 player HU for it to work.

 

[RoadEnforcer]

Digger? 400 bucks? I spent 130 for mine.... there is no way it should cost you 400 bucks.

 

[aldive]

Take a look at Dead Link Removed for information on MP3.

 

[Digger196]

Originally posted by RoadEnforcer
Digger? 400 bucks? I spent 130 for mine.... there is no way it should cost you 400 bucks.

it was 150 for the converter and another 250-300 for the 6 cd changers over there.

so what type of CD is this? regular 80 min burnable CD or are they different and do i burn it w/ the cd writer i have?

 

[RoadEnforcer]

regular cd, just burn it as data instead of music. Oh yeah, you can by a whole new head unit/ cd changer for less money then that. Also there is no was a converter should cost that much.

 

[Digger196]

i was think the same thing.

so you guy are think i should go the MP3 way and can i still run the 6 cd changer and the MP3 or do i have to ditch the 6 CD changer in all?

 

[RoadEnforcer]

my headunit is mp3 and i still have a six disk changer (i like some of my orginal cd's) I dont know I can just tell a difference between an orginal CD and when I transfer it to am mp3. I guess I got sensetive ears.

 

[Digger196]

what HU you got, how much was it and where ya get it?

 

[RoadEnforcer]

off ebay Deh mp8400p pioneer. CHeck my System installed W7 style for pictures. $560 in stores, i got it for 380. Its a top of the line head unit, has anything you want. I wouldnt really suggest it if your not gonna throw mega money into subs and stuff because you wouldnt be using half or the special things it has.

 

[Digger196]

thanks man. anyone else w/ a MP3 HU in Explorer?

 

[Robert]

Digger196 - Did you ever have Ford reinforce your CD changer? There was a Technical Service Bulletin for '95-'98 Explorers with the 6 CD changer that skips frequently. The fix involves adding a cuple of brackets and bolting them to the floor (under the console). You can't see it once it is fixed. Mine used to skip badly. Now I can't remember the last time it has skipped (probably before I had mine fixed 4 years ago). To have it fixed now though, Ford would charge you. You could probably buy the parts for $10 though and do it yourself.

 

[daniel cauchon]

skipping

Here`s the solution. I did have the same prob, so I dismantaled the consol and the CD changer istsef , took it out of the console and on the side of your cd there is a adjustment for this there is 2 settings , one for Horizontal playing and one for vertical playing, mine was not set to the correct adjusment. since then no prob what so ever ! no jumping or skipping at all.

Good Luck !

 

[JMT1SOMR]

I have An Aiwa CDC-MP3 player with a matching Aiwa 6-disc I might be interested in selling. If you think you might want it, make me an offer or send me an e-mail at JMT1SOMR@aol.com for any other inquiries.

-Justin

PS - heres some pics

Head Unit
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Dead Link Removed

Changer
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Dead Link Removed

 

[Digger196]

Robert: I didn't have the replaced, better look into that. thanks man.

daniel cauchon: Hadn't seen that switch. i'll cheack it out tomorrow.

JMT1SOMR: thanks for the pic. now i know what to look for if i can't get the skipping fixed.