cOmpressor Posted December 18, 2010 Report Share Posted December 18, 2010 Today while driving around, the face on my Alpine CDA-9856 died. It first froze for a second, then went black and won't respond to any input. It is still playing music but won't show anything or respond to any input at all. I'm stumped on what to do and haven't seen this before. It came back on for 3-4 seconds later in the day but went black right after. It's been fine for 3+ years and the wiring is fine. I'm trying to figure out this problem and if anyone else has seen it before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaM Customs aka mprete Posted December 18, 2010 Report Share Posted December 18, 2010 3 years is pretty good for a hu to last. its about time to get a new one anyway... you have got your moneys worth though if you ask me... it probably just pooped out and thats the end of it. just went bad. if im wrong then say so but thats what my guess would be. Quote 2001 dodge ram 2500 quad cab 5.9L V8 my build logs... dodge build http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/94914-mpretes-2001-dodge-ram-2500-quad-cab-build-log/ trik build http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/94447-trik-build/page__p__1298547__hl__trik__fromsearch__1entry1298547 box building thread- very cool designs (PICS!!!) http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/95713-2d-or-3d-box-pics/page__gopid__1318152entry1318152 i am a mechanic, pm me if you have questions or anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cOmpressor Posted December 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2010 Ya I feel sort of the same way. If it isn't simple or a cheap fix I think an upgrade is on the way. I've never seen this happen so I was kinda like WTF? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
may03LT Posted December 18, 2010 Report Share Posted December 18, 2010 It is still playing music but won't show anything or respond to any input at all. This happened to my 9857 a while back. It acted like it does when the face is flipped down (no display/no response). I cleaned the contacts on the deck and the face and it's been fine since. No guarantee of course but it's worth a shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cOmpressor Posted December 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2010 (edited) Damn, cleaning it didn't help. Any other ideas? Edited December 18, 2010 by cOmpressor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cOmpressor Posted December 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2010 No, mas inputs on this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cOmpressor Posted December 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2010 Well since I'm not making any progress on the problem I'll be looking for a new hu. Anyone selling? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cOmpressor Posted December 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2010 Wow, nobody has seen this before? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecco Posted December 21, 2010 Report Share Posted December 21, 2010 I haven't been saying anything because I don't have experience. haha. But if cleaning it didn't work, and you've had it for 3 years, just get a new one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockbrook Posted December 21, 2010 Report Share Posted December 21, 2010 either check the For Sale section here, or check the "Car Audio Classifieds" site for Headunits that are for sale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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