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Dec 30, 2003 | 09:04 AM

yesushrju

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Hot CD Player

I've installed a new Alpine CD player in my '89 Ranger and it sounds fantastic with my Infinity speakers. My only concern is that it heats up so much. Is this normal for a CD player? Or is it because the CD player is right below the heater blow-holes? Does anyone else have experience with this?

Dec 30, 2003 | 09:33 AM

Rancha9

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From: Kingsland, GA

The pioneer I have in my truck heats up quite a bit, too. As long as you don't smell anything burning (the "hot plastic" smell), or blow a fuse on it, I wouldn't worry....

Dec 30, 2003 | 12:13 PM

Ken00

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Welcome to FTE!!!

Dec 30, 2003 | 02:52 PM

Caplax40

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I have a 2002 Alpine CDA-7892 head unit and in the manual Alpine states that even though it will get quite hot it is NOT a malfunction of the unit.

My player does get quite hot after some continuous play and when the faceplate is detached it itself is still quite warm. If you need a second opinion find a board that deals in car audio or give Alpine a call. I'm sure they'd be glad to offer you some advice.

Dec 31, 2003 | 06:49 PM

stRanger706

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seems to me that alpines have always run hot...like when you eject a cd and you pull it out with ur hand, the cd feels really hot. im pretty sure its normal