Alpine radio/cd player skipping

[LarryWard]

This am/fm/cd player is probably 6 yrs old and has never skipped until recently. And at first I thought it was just a spot on cd. But now it does it on other cds and happens on smooth or rough roads. Bumping it slightly induces skip. I know nothing about why but I will welcome a simple fix if there one thks Larry

 

[Big_Horn]

Try supporting the radio from the back with a "back Strap" its a thin piece of metal which is secured to the dash and the other end to the radio via a screw hole on the deck. Alpine is known for not skipping however your deck is 6 years old. It might be time to buy a new one. Try the back strap and also try a cleaning CD. Good luck... BH

 

[ToolManTimTaylor]

Larry,



Man this has to be first I have ever heard one of theese Alpine units skip LOL! I love mine and have had several of them (Two in each chevy work truck and the origional one from when I found out i was buying the dodge I got the Alpine first) Did you try and tighten he two mounting bolts. If they loosen up the radio sags and bounces off the wiring harness.

 

[Mactruck]

Your not playing MP3 copied cd's are you?

They work like crap in the older Alpines that aren't mp3 compatible.



My Alpine is 9 years old and hasn't skipped yet.