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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
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 Posted - 02/20/2005 : 15:28:16
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my car cd player is fucked up, but i'm not sure if it's the stereo or some electrical problem.
i'll be playing a cd and the sound will drop out and come back. but not drop out completely . it'll get all warbled and distorted, then drop out, then come back.. and it seems like it does that during the loud parts of songs (?).. but it's not "skipping" because the sound comes back where it should be in the song. i question whether it's a simple connection problem because it's not just losing audio and coming back, but sounding f'd up.
it's truly torturing me since i listen to most of my music in the car (as i am always stuck in traffic). but my stereo isn't under warranty so i can't just take it in. .
can anyone shed some light? it's causing physical pain
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darwin
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
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Posted - 02/20/2005 : 15:35:23
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Like you said, if it was a loose wire to the speakers it would seem like the sound would just drop out rather than getting warbled.
Does your systems also have a radio or tape player? You could eliminate connection problems if those are still working fine. |
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 02/20/2005 : 15:43:51
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it does it with the radio too, but not as much, which is strange. i wouldn't know where to begin, and taking my stereo out on my kind of car is a bitch.
ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee! |
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Posted - 02/20/2005 : 15:46:07
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Tony, I can feel your pain, although I can't help you...
Tell me how this story ends
Before the fires go cold |
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 02/20/2005 : 15:48:16
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yeah, imagine every time you're getting into a song you like, all of a sudden the sound gets fucked up. or drops out completely. it is serious torture..
i'm ready to just get a whole new system, but i'd feel stupid doing that if it was something really simple
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Posted - 02/20/2005 : 15:51:06
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traffic is torture, but without music, it must be like hell.
You should first try to ask to someone that knows about that.
Tell me how this story ends
Before the fires go cold |
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dayanara
* Dog in the Sand *
Australia
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Posted - 02/20/2005 : 19:24:00
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did you try pounding on it with your fist? that's what i do when electronics piss me off, and it usually works.
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 02/20/2005 : 19:44:31
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tried that. belive me
ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee! |
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prozacrat
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
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Posted - 02/20/2005 : 21:04:23
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| Have you screamed at it? I mean really screamed at it. If there's room I'd suggest kicking it. Yeah, it sounds like a wiring problem. Somethings loose somewhere. I'm nervous about my car because I'm going to have a friend help me install a DVD-audio player in my car and then put in 5.1 surround sound, just to see if it will work. It probably will, but there will be a lot of extra wires where something can go wrong. I'm glad you started this thread, otherwise I probably wouldn't have been as conscious about it. Best of luck. |
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 02/20/2005 : 21:51:09
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i haven't tried kicking it but i have screamed at it. AND insulted its mother. but that only seemed to make it worse.
maybe i'll try kicking it
ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee! |
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ObfuscateByWill
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
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Posted - 02/21/2005 : 00:14:04
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What kind of car is it?
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You could try to find a forum devoted to your make/model. It may be something that happens a lot to [your car here] owners.
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Surfer Rosa
> Teenager of the Year <
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Posted - 02/21/2005 : 01:21:51
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Just my mere presence has been known to fix car stereos.
My suggestion would be to buy me a ticket to LA and I could lay my healing hands on your stereo.
Any other route would be futile.
I'd be safe and warm if I was in L.A
California Dreamin' on such a winter's day
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shineoftheever
> Teenager of the Year <
Canada
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Posted - 02/21/2005 : 01:30:46
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but what if the speakers in the front seats are bust? boo ya! just kidding nic. ;)
I'm what you call a repeat offender. I repeat, I will offend again! |
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Surfer Rosa
> Teenager of the Year <
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Posted - 02/21/2005 : 01:36:20
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Bite your tongue!
Don't you go making fun of my inexplicable "gift" Shine.
I'd be safe and warm if I was in L.A
California Dreamin' on such a winter's day
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tobafett
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
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Posted - 02/21/2005 : 06:34:45
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time to upgrade, floop...
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Cult_Of_Frank
= Black Noise Maker =
Canada
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Posted - 02/21/2005 : 09:25:01
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Does the effect happen more often as you turn up the volume? Also, do you have an amp in your car?
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 02/21/2005 : 10:16:30
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it does happen more when i turn up the volume (to 10).. like i said, it's strange. and painful.
i would just take out my stereo and look at the wires but in my car (Honda Civic) it's such a bitch. you have to take off the whole dashboard to get the stereo out.
Surfer's healing hands are sounding very appealing.
ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee! |
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Surfer Rosa
> Teenager of the Year <
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Posted - 02/21/2005 : 10:17:58
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I'm faaaaar less troublesome than taking the whole dash apart.
I'd be safe and warm if I was in L.A
California Dreamin' on such a winter's day
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 02/21/2005 : 10:21:36
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you know it's been raining here for the last 3 days Surfer? still want to come?
ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee! |
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Surfer Rosa
> Teenager of the Year <
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Posted - 02/21/2005 : 10:23:01
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It snowed here today - rain is no problem.
I'd be safe and warm if I was in L.A
California Dreamin' on such a winter's day
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 02/21/2005 : 10:29:04
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ok, come on out.
i'll stock up on some nuts and berrys :)
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Cult_Of_Frank
= Black Noise Maker =
Canada
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Posted - 02/21/2005 : 11:15:51
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quote:
Originally posted by floop
it does happen more when i turn up the volume (to 10).. like i said, it's strange. and painful.
i would just take out my stereo and look at the wires but in my car (Honda Civic) it's such a bitch. you have to take off the whole dashboard to get the stereo out.
Surfer's healing hands are sounding very appealing.
I don't think you'll find anything with wires. It sounds like your amp is having problems as it gets near the rails. Possibly you've installed something else recently that's drawing more power and dropping the voltages, or some non-critical component has failed inside the driver. But difficult to say from here obviously.
I could also be completely wrong.
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 02/21/2005 : 11:21:56
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quote:
Originally posted by Cult_Of_Frank
quote:
Originally posted by floop
it does happen more when i turn up the volume (to 10).. like i said, it's strange. and painful.
i would just take out my stereo and look at the wires but in my car (Honda Civic) it's such a bitch. you have to take off the whole dashboard to get the stereo out.
Surfer's healing hands are sounding very appealing.
I don't think you'll find anything with wires. It sounds like your amp is having problems as it gets near the rails. Possibly you've installed something else recently that's drawing more power and dropping the voltages, or some non-critical component has failed inside the driver. But difficult to say from here obviously.
I could also be completely wrong.
"Join the Cult of Frank 2.0 / And you'll be enlightened (free for 1.x members)"
can you fly down and look at it?
actually i don't have an amp. so i don't know..
ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee! |
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 02/21/2005 : 11:26:01
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or do i have an amp? i can't remember now.
maybe i should just get a new car
ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee! |
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shineoftheever
> Teenager of the Year <
Canada
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Posted - 02/21/2005 : 12:01:18
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what year is your car floop? it may still be under warranty. i used to work for a dealership, and whenever there was stereo complaints while still under warranty they replaced after a basic troubleshoot. troublechoot was to make sure the operator(you) was not a complete retard and hitting the mute button or complaining that sound was only coming out of their right-side speakers because they had the fade turned all the way to the right.
I'm what you call a repeat offender. I repeat, I will offend again! |
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Cult_Of_Frank
= Black Noise Maker =
Canada
11687 Posts |
Posted - 02/21/2005 : 13:21:03
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You may not have an external amp, but all stereos have some sort of amplification built into them. Otherwise, you'd need power to your speakers (and the sound would be amplified there). I second the new car/stereo/idea. I assume you don't have anything new in your car (command start, etc)?
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Boxcar Waiting
- FB Fan -
United Kingdom
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Posted - 02/21/2005 : 13:27:17
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Hey there mister Floop, here's some info. Check the bottom of this page - is this your stereo mentioned in the common problems section? Can you not get a cheap stereo from somewhere to test with, or at least buy one and take it back if the same problem occurs (i.e. a more serious electrical system fault)
http://www.carstereohelp.com/honda.htm
Here's some info about removal:
http://www.carstereohelp.com/stereoremovalHondaCivic2.htm
Ah well, onwards and upwards
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 02/21/2005 : 13:29:38
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i bought a separate stereo, Kenwood. it's not a Honda factory stereo.
maybe i should just get a motorcycle
ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee! |
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shineoftheever
> Teenager of the Year <
Canada
4307 Posts |
Posted - 02/21/2005 : 16:50:34
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ok, but don't go giving hitch-hiking sheeps rides.
I'm what you call a repeat offender. I repeat, I will offend again! |
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 02/21/2005 : 17:04:37
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why not?
ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee! |
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fumanbru
* Dog in the Sand *
Canada
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Posted - 02/21/2005 : 18:52:59
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i heard that's a common problem for people who play wilco cd's in their car.
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 02/22/2005 : 00:32:03
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that wouldn't affect me then
ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee! |
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shineoftheever
> Teenager of the Year <
Canada
4307 Posts |
Posted - 02/22/2005 : 00:54:53
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missing
floop's sense of humour
call with info
1-800-4-SHITS-N-GIGGLES
missed dearly
I'm what you call a repeat offender. I repeat, I will offend again! |
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Posted - 02/22/2005 : 01:14:57
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maybe you did played a Wilco CD in secret, and you don't want to tell us...
Tell me how this story ends
Before the fires go cold |
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 02/22/2005 : 01:16:14
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i take Wilco jokes very seriously.
(christ, shiney.. you can't be serious.. you know i'm never serious. jesus.. )
ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee! |
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shineoftheever
> Teenager of the Year <
Canada
4307 Posts |
Posted - 02/22/2005 : 01:21:33
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(you just be thankful you didn't capitalise any of those harsh words, peckerhead!) ;)
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car stereo technical question
