6 disc vs single dics cd
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6 disc vs single dics cd
i did a search but could find anything close enough to this question i am looking on radios and more web site and wondered if the 6 disc is more problematic than the single dics and this is for an 08 f250 all opinions greatly appreciated
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ps also has anybody ever had any issues with radios and more radios not working properly or their customer service
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ps also has anybody ever had any issues with radios and more radios not working properly or their customer service
Last edited by 94yj; Dec 30, 2007 at 10:22 AM.
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I have a 02 with a 6 disk and it broke this year. It is a common problem on the six disk changers from the early 2000's. It may not be a problem anymore. I found a auto electronics shop that fixed it for about $90. They replaced a plasic gear that causes the problem.
I will say this about 6 disk VS single disk. I would have liked a single disk and here is why. With single, you change the CD when you are tried of it. With 6 disk; you load 6 disks in and they stay in there for a few years or until you sell the truck. I have never like 6 disk; it makes me lazy, but it is what my truck had off the lot. With single disk, I think I would listen to more music, instead of the same 6 CD's over and over again.
Just food for thought.
I will say this about 6 disk VS single disk. I would have liked a single disk and here is why. With single, you change the CD when you are tried of it. With 6 disk; you load 6 disks in and they stay in there for a few years or until you sell the truck. I have never like 6 disk; it makes me lazy, but it is what my truck had off the lot. With single disk, I think I would listen to more music, instead of the same 6 CD's over and over again.
Just food for thought.
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I dont know if the single disk has an aux input to wire the iPod like my 6 disc does. The 6 is better IMO. It can play while you change cds too. My previous had a single and I changed it to a Kenwood, dont know if it still runs, guy who broke into my apartment at the time stole it and its probably still runing somewhere :-)
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I too have a 6 disc unit in my King Ranch....I've had no problems with it. I've got a couple of friends who have their 6 disk holder in the trunk....sure makes it a pain to change disks. It's awful nice to have the unit right there on the dash so we can change them at will.
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My 6 CD changer sometimes sticks when ejecting a CD. Seems to only happen in the number 2 slot. Not real big deal. I just fish it out with the end of a pen cap. I honestly never really use more than one CD at a time except when I'm on a trip. I don't mind changing them out, but when I'm on a long drive it's nice just to load them before I go and I'm set.
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From what I just read on the Ford accessories website, they make a wire harness for directly interfacing the 30 pin iPod to the factory stereo system. I think it applied back to at least 2005 or 2004 stereos. They made no mention about installation. Happy New Year to you too Joe!
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I had a single CD in 2000 SD....not a single problem. Had a single CD/cassette combo in my 2002....again, not a single problem. I have a 6 cd in my 2006, and have had plenty of problems. It refuses to eject at times (nothing seems to be similar either...not always the same slot, etc), it will not initiate 75% of the time either....it is getting EXTREMELY annoying, hence the reason for one of my other threads on here about replacing it!
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thanks for the responses would i have a problem as with the above issues if i just used 1 cd and left the other5 empty or can this even be done ie if all 6 are not used will it still play the 1 cd also are the 2008 6 disc players any different than the 07 down units
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