Alpine problems

[Fonz2000]

Have a Alpine cda-9815 I got from a friend that was acting up in his truck after 2 years of use so I sent it off to united radio, they sent it back saying they re-soldered the power supply and said it should be ok.

I hooked it up in the bird and did all the settings, ran the power lead right to the battery just like Alpine directs you to (not powered through harness). Required due to high output 60watts/4. And the problem is it randomly turns off and then on again Car running or key back makes no difference. Also tried it powered up on the workbench to a battery and will do it there too.

Its the same thing it did in my buddies truck!

I checked power I have 12 volt + everywhere I checked and watched the (red) ignition wire when it would turn off, it stayed hot but radio still shut down.

Called United Radio and they are sending me a prepaid shipping label to send it back to take another look at it.

Anyone have a similar problem with there Alpine??

[PalmHarborBlkv6]

Re: Alpine problems

All these car stereo units (with some notable exceptions) are made in China but subcontractors. I know Sony has about a 30% failure rate from Chinese mfg. products. Send it back, let them try and fix it. These units are very hard to fix and if it were under warranty, the mfg would simply replace it. You get what you pay for. When this stuff was made in Japan they were very reliable but more expensive 8+ years ago than they are now.

[Fonz2000]

Re: Alpine problems

Well it is out of warranty and it was a $500+ radio new.

United Radio said they would look at it again, will keep posted on any news.:wavey: