Car Stereo

**calgarian** · 04-12-2011, 02:05 PM

ok So i had a 6 cd changer in my SUV . My little one ended up sticking 7th cd in it and the damn thing doesnt work. Is it a good idea to fix it (if it is any good place to get it fixed in canada) or should i just replace it? if I have to replace it which is good dont want to spend too much money on it.

Thank you guys.

**DSM4Life** · 04-12-2011, 02:09 PM

Replace the little one.

**stack_it** · 04-12-2011, 02:10 PM

Have you gotten the 7th cd out? Maybe it's just jammed?

If you decide to replace it then buy it online and put it in yourself. It's just a few screws and a plug or two so no need to pay someone to do it. If you try to get it from a dealer you'll pay out the ass for it.

**calgarian** · 04-12-2011, 02:13 PM

Originally Posted by DSM4Life

Replace the little one.

in the process apparently it takes 9 months

**calgarian** · 04-12-2011, 02:14 PM

Originally Posted by stack_it

Have you gotten the 7th cd out? Maybe it's just jammed?

If you decide to replace it then buy it online and put it in yourself. It's just a few screws and a plug or two so no need to pay someone to do it. If you try to get it from a dealer you'll pay out the ass for it.

yeah i did pull the cd out still wont work.....i am not sure if it is good to fix it or replace the damn thing.

**stack_it** · 04-12-2011, 02:17 PM

The way I look at it is the cost of repair would likely be close to te cost of replacement. Might aswell get a new one so you don't have to worry about how well the person doing the repair fixed it and how long the repair will last. Plus a new one would have a warranty on it.

**DSM4Life** · 04-12-2011, 02:17 PM

Does it power on but just not eject any CD's ? Its def not worth to get fixed unless its a really easy fix. Your not going to know that until someone has already looked at it and charged you. I would try to force it open/close and if that doesn't work do what stack said and guy one online. Chances are if you want the same one you can get it cheap as hell depending on how old the model is.

**calgarian** · 04-12-2011, 02:22 PM

TY guys.
DSM its a stock stereo . It powers on but if you switch to "CD" u can hear clicking for a minute and then nothing. So if I am going to replace it what you think is reasonably priced and which website I can order it from....I know nothing about these things.

**DSM4Life** · 04-12-2011, 02:28 PM

whats the make and model of the radio ? or what year is the make model of the car ?

**calgarian** · 04-12-2011, 02:29 PM

Originally Posted by DSM4Life

whats the make and model of the radio ? or what year is the make model of the car ?

2006 suzuki Grand vitara

**DSM4Life** · 04-12-2011, 02:57 PM

Originally Posted by calgarian

2006 suzuki Grand vitara

Trouble finding that OEM radio online for sale. You have two options at this point. 1) Buy a new radio and just get a "fit kit" to install the radio in the OEM space. 2) Call local junk yards and see if they have radios. I think i read the 2006,2007 and 2008's are the same radio.

**calgarian** · 04-12-2011, 03:15 PM

i just phoned suzuki and to replace the damn thing its 2462.22 . so i have to go with something other. SO OEM "fit kit" i can get. but which stereo should i buy?

**DSM4Life** · 04-12-2011, 03:17 PM

Depends. What are the features you want ?

**calgarian** · 04-12-2011, 03:27 PM

Originally Posted by DSM4Life

Depends. What are the features you want ?

decent stereo nothing fancy....love to have something with really good base

**DSM4Life** · 04-12-2011, 06:56 PM

There are a lot to choose from. Use http://reviews.cnet.com/car-audio/ to narrow down you selection then do some googling. Also you can check best buy for in stock radios if you don't want to order online.

**lovbyts** · 04-13-2011, 01:27 AM

Here are two of them for you. Stock OEM
http://www.autopartsfair.com/suzuki-...cd_player.html

Strange enough on ebay they have a lot of them but only up to 2005. Check to see if it's the same as yours.
http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=Suz....c0.m270.l1313

**songdog** · 04-13-2011, 05:41 AM

The last time I put in a radio.I turned it on and watched it smoke.So much for me being mr fixit

**DSM4Life** · 04-13-2011, 06:11 AM

Originally Posted by lovbyts

Here are two of them for you. Stock OEM
http://www.autopartsfair.com/suzuki-...cd_player.html

Strange enough on ebay they have a lot of them but only up to 2005. Check to see if it's the same as yours.
http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=Suz....c0.m270.l1313

None of them are the OEM radio that he has.

**Times Roman** · 04-13-2011, 06:12 AM

Replace it.....

**calgarian** · 04-13-2011, 07:16 AM

thank u guys...especially dsm

**HitIt** · 04-13-2011, 08:10 AM

Originally Posted by DSM4Life

None of them are the OEM radio that he has.

his first link says stock oem

cal, found this on lkq. does yours look like this?

http://www.lkqonline.com/custom/prod...9-3356f96ee1d0

**calgarian** · 04-13-2011, 08:25 AM

Originally Posted by HitIt

his first link says stock oem

cal, found this on lkq. does yours look like this?

http://www.lkqonline.com/custom/prod...9-3356f96ee1d0

yes it does ...

**calgarian** · 04-13-2011, 08:29 AM

but I cant even call these guys I am in Canada.......

**HitIt** · 04-13-2011, 09:19 AM

Originally Posted by calgarian

but I cant even call these guys I am in Canada.......

ridiculous they don't ship to canada....

i looked at http://www.car-part.com/ and put in canada as a location and came up with one radio in ottawa for $150

**calgarian** · 04-13-2011, 09:41 AM

Originally Posted by HitIt

ridiculous they don't ship to canada....

i looked at http://www.car-part.com/ and put in canada as a location and came up with one radio in ottawa for $150

i searched as well and after putting in make model etc I came up with cpl of choice so I clicked on beige 6 cd changer and it took me to LINQ website the one you actually posted above and dont ship to canada,,,,,,Fvck

**Times Roman** · 04-13-2011, 10:00 AM

Originally Posted by calgarian

i searched as well and after putting in make model etc I came up with cpl of choice so I clicked on beige 6 cd changer and it took me to LINQ website the one you actually posted above and dont ship to canada,,,,,,Fvck

there are mail forwarding services available.. google it and you'll see

**fukngruvn** · 04-13-2011, 10:30 AM

Originally Posted by calgarian

TY guys.
DSM its a stock stereo . It powers on but if you switch to "CD" u can hear clicking for a minute and then nothing. So if I am going to replace it what you think is reasonably priced and which website I can order it from....I know nothing about these things.

if you end up having to replace it, aftermarket will almost ALWAYS be cheaper and usually better quality. http://www.onlinecarstereo.com is the cheapest site I have found online. ships from US though.

**fukngruvn** · 04-13-2011, 10:33 AM

Originally Posted by Times Roman

there are mail forwarding services available.. google it and you'll see

if you need help forwarding packages, i'm sure http://www.pacificmailandparcel.com will be able to help you out. they are a package receiving and dropship location in Blaine WA.

**HitIt** · 04-13-2011, 11:42 AM

Originally Posted by calgarian

i searched as well and after putting in make model etc I came up with cpl of choice so I clicked on beige 6 cd changer and it took me to LINQ website the one you actually posted above and dont ship to canada,,,,,,Fvck

the search i did in car-part.com located one in ottawa, ontario for $150

**calgarian** · 04-13-2011, 12:29 PM

Originally Posted by HitIt

the search i did in car-part.com located one in ottawa, ontario for $150

did u pick 6cd changer?

**HitIt** · 04-13-2011, 01:09 PM

Originally Posted by calgarian

did u pick 6cd changer?

yes here's a screenshot of the result:

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**calgarian** · 04-13-2011, 01:55 PM

Originally Posted by HitIt

yes here's a screenshot of the result:

thanks man but it was for XL7 but the guy was really helpful and gave me another # and they have it for 250$

I am going to get it from there.

**HitIt** · 04-13-2011, 02:06 PM

Originally Posted by calgarian

thanks man but it was for XL7 but the guy was really helpful and gave me another # and they have it for 250$

I am going to get it from there.

ah i thought they were the same thing or at least interchangable..well at least you found one after all

**calgarian** · 04-13-2011, 02:18 PM

Originally Posted by HitIt

ah i thought they were the same thing or at least interchangable..well at least you found one after all

yeah I did...thank for all your help.

**HitIt** · 04-13-2011, 04:07 PM

anytime

**lovbyts** · 04-14-2011, 01:39 PM

Originally Posted by calgarian

thanks man but it was for XL7 but the guy was really helpful and gave me another # and they have it for 250$

I am going to get it from there.

Glad to hear you found it or one that will work. BTW not sure what part of Canada you are in but I'm about 1hr from the border or BC/Victoria for future reference. I have had friends in the past in car clubs we have meet to exchange parts.

**calgarian** · 04-14-2011, 01:50 PM

Originally Posted by lovbyts

Glad to hear you found it or one that will work. BTW not sure what part of Canada you are in but I'm about 1hr from the border or BC/Victoria for future reference. I have had friends in the past in car clubs we have meet to exchange parts.

I am in Alberta. The closest border for US is Montana. Yeah I am glad too but looks like that car needed to have transmission, Transfer case and differential oil changed. plus The freaking leak coming from transfer case input seal as well. So give and take about 1000$ plus 500$ for rims. looking at 1500$ without stereo.