Re: Quattro Digest V1 #440

[Brooks Ellis <brooks@alpha.pr1.k12.co.us>]

> From: jdouglas@mitre.org (jason douglas)
> Subject: voltage problem?
> 
> I installed a sony CD player (5070U) in my 86 5000S last summer and have
> been quite pleased with it.  Unfortunately, it has a problem on cold
> mornings.  The radio portion works fine, but the CD player, well, the best
> short explanation I can give is to say that it skips.  The first logical
> thought is that it is a problem with the unit, but consider this -- it works
> fine when the engine is off! I doubt its a battery problem, as I had the
> problem again this morning after a 200 mile trip last  night (i.e., it's
> well charged).  Is there a problem with voltage fluctuations when the car is
> cold?  (Only in winter?)

I have this problem with a panasonic changer in the trunk. It happens 
only when it is COLD ( < 5 F ). I have come to the conclusion ( it may be 
wrong, but hey ) that the silicon ( or whatever propretary fluid ) 
dampeners that cushion the cd or laser pickup gets too cold and loses it's 
shock cushioning ability. Thats my current theory anyway.

Lataz...Ellride