Multichanger jumping during track.

RJ303 · 18th March 2016, 13:44

I have a Kenwood head unit matched to an original 6 disc Kenwood changer in the boot and recently its started jumping when driving over mildly rough surfaces or small bumps its getting really annoying now is there a cure??

Simon W · 18th March 2016, 15:17

According to this it has an oil-damped suspension system to stop skipping. There might be a tweaker screw inside to adjust the sensitivity.

If not, you could try using some fat rubber/foam washers (between car and mounting bracket) to minimise shocks from road bumps etc.

http://www.rhnuttall.co.uk/washers/foam-washers/

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/39056...&ul_noapp=true

Vossy · 18th March 2016, 16:49

I have the same setup, from what I have read it is common and the only fix is a replacement or better still an upgraded head unit with maybe built in connectivity.
The foam between the bracket and the unit makes no difference or at least it didn't on mine.

Jakg · 18th March 2016, 16:57

Mine did the same - I put it down to a >10 year old design.

RJ303 · 18th March 2016, 21:24

Never used to do it so why would it start now if it was purely down to a poor design?

Simon W · 18th March 2016, 22:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by RJ303

Never used to do it so why would it start now if it was purely down to a poor design?

Is it sitting perfectly horizontal in the boot mount or is it on a slight angle?

RJ303 · 19th March 2016, 07:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simon W

Is it sitting perfectly horizontal in the boot mount or is it on a slight angle?

It's mounted horizontally in the boot and as far as I'm aware has not moved, but will look into that as well as the other points raised cheers.

Simon W · 19th March 2016, 11:08

The other thing worth trying is a laser lens cleaning disc - like this one http://www.amazon.co.uk/Universal-Le.../dp/B009E317FG

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Simon W This is my second home Rover 75 2.0 Litre Club Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: S Posts: 3,280 Thanks: 38 Thanked 50 Times in 47 Posts	According to this it has an oil-damped suspension system to stop skipping. There might be a tweaker screw inside to adjust the sensitivity. If not, you could try using some fat rubber/foam washers (between car and mounting bracket) to minimise shocks from road bumps etc. http://www.rhnuttall.co.uk/washers/foam-washers/ http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/39056...&ul_noapp=true Last edited by Simon W; 18th March 2016 at 15:22..

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RJ303 Loves to post MG ZT Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Kingston Upon Hull Posts: 480 Thanks: 71 Thanked 25 Times in 24 Posts	Never used to do it so why would it start now if it was purely down to a poor design? __________________ MG ZT CDTi+ 160 remap/EGR bypass/Viton O-rings

18th March 2016, 16:49	#3
Vossy Why? ... MG ZT+ Cdti Auto saloon. Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Blockeswich, South Staffs Posts: 1,555 Thanks: 173 Thanked 483 Times in 330 Posts	I have the same setup, from what I have read it is common and the only fix is a replacement or better still an upgraded head unit with maybe built in connectivity. The foam between the bracket and the unit makes no difference or at least it didn't on mine.

18th March 2016, 16:57	#4
Jakg This is my second home N/A Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Suffolk Posts: 6,867 Thanks: 0 Thanked 397 Times in 302 Posts	Mine did the same - I put it down to a >10 year old design.

19th March 2016, 11:08	#8
Simon W This is my second home Rover 75 2.0 Litre Club Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: S Posts: 3,280 Thanks: 38 Thanked 50 Times in 47 Posts	The other thing worth trying is a laser lens cleaning disc - like this one http://www.amazon.co.uk/Universal-Le.../dp/B009E317FG