I HATE THE STOCK CD PLAYER - Toyota Yaris Forums

talnlnky · 10-20-2008, 10:08 PM

MAN this thing blows. it skips easily, and when it does skip 80% of the time it results in the unit freezing up, sometimes unable to use the dumb cd function for days at a time.

BUT now I have reason to believe that this thing randomly plays an extremely distorted signal. On the 1st day after buying this car my right front speaker started playing really distorted bass, though the speaker blew... but the next day it played perfectly fine.

Again today, driving to work I get crazy distorted bass, this time through at least one of my two 8" subs.... figured I somehow blew it.

WORK 8 HRS

get ready to drive to the climbing gym from work and the subs play perfectly fine.

Could be the sub on the virge of dying, but thats now TWICE that i've had something like this happen.... only constant is the CD player.

Can't wait to get my 4" speakers and start doing glass work so I can ditch that deck, install mine, and install the rest of my gear.

Anybody else have weird issues with the stock deck?

DFA · 10-20-2008, 10:13 PM

What are you waiting for to swap out that deck?

Altho, you shouldn't be having that much trouble with it... is everything grounded corretly?

talnlnky · 10-21-2008, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by DFA

What are you waiting for to swap out that deck?

Altho, you shouldn't be having that much trouble with it... is everything grounded corretly?

i think there might be a cracked solder connection inside the deck for some reason.... i dunno.... but yeah.... it prolly is a bad connection, just not one I can get to without voiding a waranty.

the reason why i'm waiting....

My deck has no internal amp.
My mid's will be glassed in the kicks.
the stock front locations will have 8" midbass drivers in them, but I shouldn't hook those up till I get them all sound deadened.
Until I get the glass work done, there's no point installing a new deck because i'll go from finicky deck.... to no sound ever.

And car stereo is taking a back seat to my HT project right now.... time to by a sub and amp so I can make my HT sub to match the 50" tower speakers and 32" LCD.

Letsrock · 10-23-2008, 05:14 AM

Well dont put up with crap, get a hold of dealer/Toyota and get sometype of compensation. Even if they give you a new radio (that you dont like) sell it on eBay.

IllusionX · 10-23-2008, 08:12 AM

which stock player do you guys get ? non mp3?? i want pics

Bob_VT · 10-23-2008, 08:25 AM

It's under warranty.......

m911gt · 10-23-2008, 08:57 AM

mine randomly keeps discs for days at a time, unable to eject or use them. i very rarely use cd's so it's not a big deal, but it was annoying when friends would want to listen to cd's and i was like, yeah only if you want my car to eat them.

sportin83 · 10-25-2008, 12:05 AM

i only used the factory radio for like 4 days till i changed it out, and i have never looked back yet.

talnlnky · 10-25-2008, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Bob_VT

It's under warranty.......

hard to replicate the problem.... and honestly, I don't want the dealership touching my car unless something is actually wrong.

There was one time that I was actually on my way to the dealership to show them the weird issue, had been like 3 days since the cd function had worked. On my way there it started to work again.

The Spectacle · 10-25-2008, 07:28 PM

On a totally unrelated note, I just changed my HU today and noticed its made by Fujitsu Ten (makers of the Eclipse products)! Very cool if you ask me.

PHXDEMON · 10-25-2008, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Letsrock

Well dont put up with crap, get a hold of dealer/Toyota and get sometype of compensation. Even if they give you a new radio (that you dont like) sell it on eBay.

They will probably shaft you on the warranty for any modified wiring/stereo components. Ditch that POS and get a good aftermarket deck.

Pitt Yaris · 10-30-2008, 05:16 PM

i use my mp3 player through the aux jack. mp3 player > cds

65tuxedo · 11-02-2008, 11:15 PM

My factory unit quit within 30 minutes of purchase new. They could not have been nicer about replacing it. In fact, they called me several times to make sure I was bringing it in to be exchanged.

New unit has been great, with no problems. I don't need anything fancy but most passengers think the sound is very good, plus the aux jack is very handy.

My .02

Spades · 11-03-2008, 01:18 AM

i got lucky...mine was a radio delete car...so...the second day of owning the car i had made my own mounting plate and was running a complete system.

BTW, was just wondering, if you are tossing 8" drivers in the door, im assuming you are modifying the plastic door cover...unless the hatches are much differant than the sedans or you found some very thin profile 8" woofers. my infinity referance drivers are 6" and using spacers only have half an inch clearance from my sedans door covers.

talnlnky · 11-03-2008, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spades

i got lucky...mine was a radio delete car...so...the second day of owning the car i had made my own mounting plate and was running a complete system.

BTW, was just wondering, if you are tossing 8" drivers in the door, im assuming you are modifying the plastic door cover...unless the hatches are much differant than the sedans or you found some very thin profile 8" woofers. my infinity referance drivers are 6" and using spacers only have half an inch clearance from my sedans door covers.

4" mounting depth on my 8's... I'm not too concerned about them fitting. I might have to do some minor mods to the door panel... but hopefully I will not. It'll be closer either way. Right now HomeTheater is my main project. Weather is rainy here and I don't have a shop to work in, so spring or summer will be when I pick up on the car install.

b_hickman11 · 11-03-2008, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by talnlnky

MAN this thing blows. it skips easily, and when it does skip 80% of the time it results in the unit freezing up, sometimes unable to use the dumb cd function for days at a time.

BUT now I have reason to believe that this thing randomly plays an extremely distorted signal. On the 1st day after buying this car my right front speaker started playing really distorted bass, though the speaker blew... but the next day it played perfectly fine.

Again today, driving to work I get crazy distorted bass, this time through at least one of my two 8" subs.... figured I somehow blew it.

WORK 8 HRS

get ready to drive to the climbing gym from work and the subs play perfectly fine.

Could be the sub on the virge of dying, but thats now TWICE that i've had something like this happen.... only constant is the CD player.

Can't wait to get my 4" speakers and start doing glass work so I can ditch that deck, install mine, and install the rest of my gear.

Anybody else have weird issues with the stock deck?

How old are you?

TheRealEnth · 11-03-2008, 11:15 PM

Dam you guys are weird =p, mine plays perfectly fine... Yeah sometimes itll skip songs on scratched up cds and sometimes itll play it perfectly.... but thats inconsistent with the cd scratches.. but whatever... It doesnt mess up like that.. it doesnt suck up cds or sound weird or stop functioning o.0

djgab101 · 11-05-2008, 06:22 AM

stupid cs radio doesn't work for shit every time i start my car it doesn't read the cd!!! the cd is new no scratches and i have to eject and put it in again and sometimes it still doesnt work ... piece of shit good for nothing!!

but i am getting a new double din visual radio!!

10-20-2008, 10:08 PM	#1
talnlnky Audio Junky Drives: 08 liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Spokane, Wa Posts: 1,412	I HATE THE STOCK CD PLAYER MAN this thing blows. it skips easily, and when it does skip 80% of the time it results in the unit freezing up, sometimes unable to use the dumb cd function for days at a time. BUT now I have reason to believe that this thing randomly plays an extremely distorted signal. On the 1st day after buying this car my right front speaker started playing really distorted bass, though the speaker blew... but the next day it played perfectly fine. Again today, driving to work I get crazy distorted bass, this time through at least one of my two 8" subs.... figured I somehow blew it. WORK 8 HRS get ready to drive to the climbing gym from work and the subs play perfectly fine. Could be the sub on the virge of dying, but thats now TWICE that i've had something like this happen.... only constant is the CD player. Can't wait to get my 4" speakers and start doing glass work so I can ditch that deck, install mine, and install the rest of my gear. Anybody else have weird issues with the stock deck? __________________

10-20-2008, 10:13 PM	#2
DFA Compulsive Washer Drives: 08' AT Meteorite Metallic LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Panama City, Panama Posts: 395	What are you waiting for to swap out that deck? Altho, you shouldn't be having that much trouble with it... is everything grounded corretly? __________________

10-23-2008, 08:25 AM	#6
Bob_VT View User's Garage Drives: 08 Yaris LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vermont Posts: 1,704	It's under warranty....... __________________ some people are little slinkies. . . . .they are really good for nothing. . . .but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs. Come to the DARKSIDE..... We have candy

10-23-2008, 08:57 AM	#7
m911gt Carless in Chicago View User's Garage Drives: 08 Blk LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,479	mine randomly keeps discs for days at a time, unable to eject or use them. i very rarely use cd's so it's not a big deal, but it was annoying when friends would want to listen to cd's and i was like, yeah only if you want my car to eat them. __________________ Wanted: Forced Induction Some say that he is the secret love child of Ferrari and Porsche, and others say that he would lap James May twice in a 1/4 mile drag race. All we know is that he is called The Stig.

10-25-2008, 12:05 AM	#8
sportin83 Drives: 2008 blazing blue yaris LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: central IL Posts: 131	i only used the factory radio for like 4 days till i changed it out, and i have never looked back yet. __________________ http://cardomain.com/ride/3151056 mods: custom sub box, i hit 141.4 db, new speakers, double-din nav, foglights, cruise, CAI, strut brace, under car braces, short antenna, remote start, alarm, actuators in doors and hatch coming soon: window tint, custom sub grills, tach and........

10-23-2008, 05:14 AM	#4
Letsrock Drives: 2009 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lakemore, Ohio Posts: 37	Well dont put up with crap, get a hold of dealer/Toyota and get sometype of compensation. Even if they give you a new radio (that you dont like) sell it on eBay.

10-23-2008, 08:12 AM	#5
IllusionX It's the illusion you see View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan Aero Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brossard, QC Posts: 3,888	which stock player do you guys get ? non mp3?? i want pics

10-25-2008, 07:28 PM	#10
The Spectacle View User's Garage Drives: 08 BSP LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 218	On a totally unrelated note, I just changed my HU today and noticed its made by Fujitsu Ten (makers of the Eclipse products)! Very cool if you ask me.

10-30-2008, 05:16 PM	#12
Pitt Yaris Drives: Flint Mica Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 475	i use my mp3 player through the aux jack. mp3 player > cds

11-02-2008, 11:15 PM	#13
65tuxedo Tuxedo Drives: 08 Yaris hatchback Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Grand Lake, Oklahoma Posts: 9	My factory unit quit within 30 minutes of purchase new. They could not have been nicer about replacing it. In fact, they called me several times to make sure I was bringing it in to be exchanged. New unit has been great, with no problems. I don't need anything fancy but most passengers think the sound is very good, plus the aux jack is very handy. My .02

11-03-2008, 01:18 AM	#14
Spades The Hated One View User's Garage Drives: 07 White Manual Sedan Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Oregon,USA Posts: 390	i got lucky...mine was a radio delete car...so...the second day of owning the car i had made my own mounting plate and was running a complete system. BTW, was just wondering, if you are tossing 8" drivers in the door, im assuming you are modifying the plastic door cover...unless the hatches are much differant than the sedans or you found some very thin profile 8" woofers. my infinity referance drivers are 6" and using spacers only have half an inch clearance from my sedans door covers. __________________

11-03-2008, 11:15 PM	#17
TheRealEnth Beast View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Blz Blu LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 1,365	Dam you guys are weird =p, mine plays perfectly fine... Yeah sometimes itll skip songs on scratched up cds and sometimes itll play it perfectly.... but thats inconsistent with the cd scratches.. but whatever... It doesnt mess up like that.. it doesnt suck up cds or sound weird or stop functioning o.0 __________________ One you've taken a yaris for a spin, there's no turning back. Its a Chao!!!

11-05-2008, 06:22 AM	#18
djgab101 Drives: toyota yaris Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: australia Posts: 247	stupid cs radio doesn't work for shit every time i start my car it doesn't read the cd!!! the cd is new no scratches and i have to eject and put it in again and sometimes it still doesnt work ... piece of shit good for nothing!! but i am getting a new double din visual radio!!