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Compact Disc General Diagnosis

COMPACT DISK (CD) SKIP
The compact disc (CD) player has been designed with a shock absorbing system. Only under extreme operating temperatures or sever shock or vibration should the compact disc player skip or mute. If the customer travels a abnormally rough road a skip condition may be normal. Test drive the vehicle on a normal road with a known good CD, it the condition is still present, replace the compact disc (CD) player.

COMPACT DISK (CD) PLAYER ERROR OR EJECTS
^ Check the CD for scratches or smudges and clean it if necessary.
^ Check that the CDs and or CD magazine are being loaded correctly.
^ Check that the compact disc player door is closed.
^ During periods of high humidity the CD or the CD player lens may become temporarily fogged, allow the CD player and CDs warm up to dissipate the moisture.