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GJPinAU
10-11-2006, 07:40 PM
I have an Alpine CD/MP3/whatever player in the E30 and it has started to skip on CDs not only on bumps but also when changing gears.

Have used a CD cleaner disk but it didn't help.

Anyone have experience with this sought of thing?

Many thanks
Greg
Dave M
10-11-2006, 08:22 PM
OT?? Thats right ON Topic.

The fact that it skips due to movement means it may be different than what i dealt with, but I'll give it a shot. I had someone ship me a non-functioning (skipped constantly) Alpine a few years ago, which I fiddled with and got working. You never know, have a read of this (http://www.bimmer.info/forum/showthread.php?t=9584&highlight=skipping+fix) and see if it makes any sense. I wish I had taken pics, but once i was in there, it went so quick i didn't think to snap any shots.

It still works flawlessly to this day, even stuffed in the rear arm rest (http://www.bimmer.info/forum/showthread.php?t=12976&highlight=changer+armrest) in the upright position.

Dave M
GJPinAU
10-12-2006, 12:15 AM
Thanks Dave, you're a legend!

I'll rip it out and try that.

Thank goodness Qube is on his honeycomb or I'd get flamed on not useing the search function LOL.

Greg
P.S. Do you know anything about 8mm movie projectors?
Dave M
10-12-2006, 09:41 AM
I don't flame as I often find myself typing before searching :D Thanks for reminding me QUBE is getting busy somewhere warm, I sent him a PM and haven't heard back.

Oh, and no go on projectors, the cd changer was a one time deal, I have little patience for breakable items, much prefer an engine ;)

Let us know how it works out.

Dave M
KenB
10-12-2006, 01:53 PM
Thanks Dave!

Worked like a charm for me.

Brilliant!!!
Dave M
10-12-2006, 03:22 PM
Thanks Dave!

Worked like a charm for me.

Brilliant!!!

Wow, glad you could understand it.
Zeuk in Oz
10-12-2006, 05:28 PM
Hope you can fix it Greg.

Wouldn't want you missing out on your daily ABBA dose now, would we. :D
GJPinAU
10-12-2006, 10:18 PM
Hope you can fix it Greg.

Wouldn't want you missing out on your daily ABBA dose now, would we. :D
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Send out the SOS!
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LMAO
KenB
10-12-2006, 10:27 PM
Wow, glad you could understand it.

Very clear once I opened it up and stared into the abyss for awhile.;)
mattyb
10-13-2006, 01:57 AM
mate, had the same thing, stuffed a bit of cardboard behind it, worked for a while but i think its cause me shockies are getting older
Boom n Zoom
10-13-2006, 05:23 AM
Greg,
I might be able to help you with this.
What breed projector is it? a couple of pix would be good left and right hand sides would be good.

Cheers!
GJPinAU
10-16-2006, 09:13 PM
Greg,
I might be able to help you with this.
What breed projector is it? a couple of pix would be good left and right hand sides would be good.

Cheers!
Its a EUMIG WIEN type P8 Auto, according to the sticker.
It has a squeak in the bottom end and I'm not game to pull it apart.

Good to hear from you mate!