CD player cleaner??? Issue within.....
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From: Schiller Park, ILL Member: #317
CD player cleaner??? Issue within..... I tried searching on this but wasn't able to find anything helpful.
This is in regards to the stock CD player in my '02 Monte, but I'm sure it'd be the same for all GM CD players.
I understand there is some sort of cleaning kit/system for automotive CD players. I'm thinking this might help my issue. I'm having trouble with CDs skipping in this CD player that otherwise play perfect in my other cars. These are not "home burned" CDs either, just the regular store bought kind. And the problem isn't about vibrations/shock absorbsion either because it'll happen even when the car is parked. I'm thinking that the optics inside the CD player may be dirty/clouded (previous owner of the car smoked in it) and causing a poor reading.
So I guess my question is, how do these cleaning kits work? Where can I find the best one? And is there any risk of the cleaning solution damaging the internals?
This is in regards to the stock CD player in my '02 Monte, but I'm sure it'd be the same for all GM CD players.
I understand there is some sort of cleaning kit/system for automotive CD players. I'm thinking this might help my issue. I'm having trouble with CDs skipping in this CD player that otherwise play perfect in my other cars. These are not "home burned" CDs either, just the regular store bought kind. And the problem isn't about vibrations/shock absorbsion either because it'll happen even when the car is parked. I'm thinking that the optics inside the CD player may be dirty/clouded (previous owner of the car smoked in it) and causing a poor reading.
So I guess my question is, how do these cleaning kits work? Where can I find the best one? And is there any risk of the cleaning solution damaging the internals?
I used one once and it worked really well. My Sony head unit was starting to crap out and/or skip whereas the changer in the trunk was working fine on the same CDs. The cleaning CD used 6 tiny whisk-like hairs about half way out along the CD radius. It plays a single short track that tells you to skip to the next track. Then it tells you to remove the CD. It tooks just few seconds and fixed the head unit completely.
Generally speaking you should try a light shot of compressed air (computer air cans) first. If there happens to be dust on the lens this will get it.
Most people shy away from the brush on a cd type because they jostle the lens. Can't hurt if it is already messed up, but if you just have a dust blob on there the air will get it.
Most people shy away from the brush on a cd type because they jostle the lens. Can't hurt if it is already messed up, but if you just have a dust blob on there the air will get it.
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From: Schiller Park, ILL Member: #317
Thanks for all the info guys. 
I'll try the compressed air first, and if the issue continues I'll try the cleaning kit w/ brushes.
I'll try the compressed air first, and if the issue continues I'll try the cleaning kit w/ brushes.
