Car Stereo repair

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Anybody know of a good place to have OEM stereos repaired? I've got a '00 Camry with a cd player that doesn't work. I've tried running a cleaner cd through it but no help. When I slip in a cd, it tries to read and then displays "cd error".

I picked up an cheap aftermarket unit for it but I can't find a vehicle-specific adapter kit for a 1-din unit so I'd need to use a universal install kit. This will work, but it also makes the car a target for thieves, etc. so I'd rather have the OEM one repaired if I can find a reputable/reasonable place.

Thanks,
Steve

[wyldman]

Check with your Toyota dealer,and find out who they send them out to. Should be a local electronics or stereoshop who youcan contact directly andsave a few $$$.

If they won't tell you,call around some of the local stereo shops and ask. Someone should know where to send it.

[SCB]

Check with your Toyota dealer,and find out who they send them out to. Should be a local electronics or stereoshop who youcan contact directly andsave a few $$$.

If they won't tell you,call around some of the local stereo shops and ask. Someone should know where to send it.

Thanks Chris, will do.

[Pelican]

Make sure you get an estimate of repair first. Electronics have become throw away, it often costs nearly as much to repair as it does to replace. It may be easier to get an OEM from ebay or a salvage yard for less money. I wouldn't doubt there's a Camry forum out there either, I found one for the Corolla and you might be able to pick one up from someone who upgraded inexpensively.

[stargazer]

I've read that some GM radios read the serial number and won't work on a different vehicle. Seemed to me like a strike at aftermarket companies, but the story is to prevent theft.

Crutchfield sells steros and if not the cheapest, they are the best because they give vehicle specific instructions, include the needed snap together vehicle specific connecters and mounting plates (no exta charge), and forever after give excellent US-their own company-based tech help that really does help. You can call them again when you change vehicles, and put the aftermarket into your new vehicle - and the factory item back in the for sale vehicle.

[Pickering Snow]

I've read that some GM radios read the serial number and won't work on a different vehicle. Seemed to me like a strike at aftermarket companies, but the story is to prevent theft.

Crutchfield sells steros and if not the cheapest, they are the best because they give vehicle specific instructions, include the needed snap together vehicle specific connecters and mounting plates (no exta charge), and forever after give excellent US-their own company-based tech help that really does help. You can call them again when you change vehicles, and put the aftermarket into your new vehicle - and the factory item back in the for sale vehicle.

Star

GM radios can be interchanged once installed SEC will display you can extract the codes and convert the number to reenter and get working the hotline number i use was a parting gift from the gm dealer i work for if anyone here ever has there Radio lock us just pm me and i can get you your unlock code.

Steve

Steve F is right around here one shop still fixes them but ask for a estimate most times you could hit best buys and add a aftermarket cheaper than fixing yours.

[chtucker]

Most toyotas are interchangable for the last 15 years or more. You can buy used Scion radios on ebay for $10-$50.. More if you want IPOD capabilities. A 2005 Scion radio works in my 1994 Land Cruiser.

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After talking to a client of mine who's a Toyota mechanic, I went the aftermarket route. The used market started @ $225 for anything decent so it was kind of a no-brainer. Thanks for the advise, guys.