Strange Radio Problem...Anyone Else Have This Problem?

[Greg]

So, when my car (2008 tC)sits outside at work for 8 hours in the 100 degree weather, I've noticed that it skips CD's very easily. It's almost as if any small scratches, lint, etc, become a real problem for the optics to ignore when the CD player is very hot. Once I've run the A/C for awhile and the interior of the car cools down, it behaves itself. I've never had this problem in any other car. I have the base-model Pioneer stereo that came with the car.

[kobrak]

Greg, its almost like the thing is barely on the edge of some sort of adjustment parameter. I would get it replaced under warrenty?

[Greg]

I was thinking the same thing. I'll have to take it in and have one of the Scion Techs look at it.

[captainlaziness]

If that's the only problem you have with the OEM headunit be thankfull. My first one ate a CD one day. I would push the eject button and hear the little motor thing kick on but the disc would not come out. I got it replaced under warranty and Scion even sent the CD back to me a week or so later. My second OEM headunit has done the same thing (different CD) but I no longer have the warranty (happened at 37,xxx miles).



I have yet to get a new CD player. I guess it's a good thing I like that CD.

[STNC]

I notice the same thing, not with my car, but with my mom's XC (darn volvos)90. It wont play cds at all if it sits in the hot weather.

[shorberg]

Scion's have had some radio problems in 06's, but they just WON'T play . . . doubt the problem is the same, but if it's an 06, you might be on the verge . . . take it in!

[burstaneurysm]

Okay, solve a problem for me... does the upgraded '08 HU fit in the '06 xB? I know it should physically fit, but what about the harness? I'm already setup with the '06 iPod HU, and I really dig the new one...

[slates20]

If that's the only problem you have with the OEM headunit be thankfull. My first one ate a CD one day. I would push the eject button and hear the little motor thing kick on but the disc would not come out. I got it replaced under warranty and Scion even sent the CD back to me a week or so later. My second OEM headunit has done the same thing (different CD) but I no longer have the warranty (happened at 37,xxx miles).



I have yet to get a new CD player. I guess it's a good thing I like that CD.

So what happens when the CD starts driving you insane?

[captainlaziness]

Radio, or no music. A new CD player would be nice, but it's not a priority for me.

[Greg]

Mine drove me nuts again last night. Trying to enjoy a little Tool ("Right In Two", if you are a fan...), and it started skipping for no reason. It's almost as if the slightest scratch or dust on the CD just throws the laser eye for a loop, and it just can't overcome these imperfections as well as other CD players.

I was just getting to the really good part in the song, too! :mad::mad::mad:

[burstaneurysm]

Time to get an iPod :lalala:

[captainlaziness]

Time to get an iPod :lalala:

I'm hopin' to win one at S3. Maybe I can slip Horberg a few bucks. :)

Greg- Right in Two is a great song, but I like the Lost Keys-Roseta Stoned segment better.

[burstaneurysm]

Have you guys listened to the new Radiohead yet?
Really good. And you can get it free!

[captainlaziness]

Mmm, I'm not much of a Radiohead-head, but I do like free.

[burstaneurysm]

Yea, for free you can't beat it.
inrainbows.com

Pay what you want (including 0)
Gotta love it.

[Greg]

"But I forgot my pen"
"Sh@t the bed again....typical"


I love those lines. Classic Maynard! The sarcasm just KILLS me!

A Perfect Circle is great, too!

Greg