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Posted on Jul 16, 2008

Sony CDX CA720X in my boat

Hello,

I've got a problem I hope you can help me with. I have the above AM/FM Compact Disc Player that came with my boat and and later had installed a Memphis Audio amp and speakers. The system has two remotes, one at the helm and the other at the stern.

Everything has been fine with the system -- which is 3 yr old -- until this weekend. I cannot change the radio station -- its stuck on country and it the volume cannot be adjusted -- its stuck about half volume. I tried resetting the unit several times and have had no success. I need your help.

I called the outfit who installed the Memphis Audio amp and speakers and they felt the system was likely shot and they suggested installing a Clarion M 475 and I would need to also replace the two remotes -- and it added up very quickly! Hopefully you can help.

Thanks for any feedback and suggestions!

Regards,

Mac

  • 100cobalt Aug 04, 2008

    Hello Brian,



    Thanks and that makes a lot of sense!!



    I called my Cobalt boat dealer and they did a pretty to talk to them about it and they did a pretty amazing thing....they drove out to my lake house (140 miles round trip) this weekend and installed a new and upgraded radio at no charge!!



    I am wondering if in this case it was a remote problem since the new radio works just fine -- or it was in fact the problem and they fixed it and I got a new radio anyway?? I'll call him and see what he says. I'll let you know.



    In the meantime, I really appreicate your effort



    Mac







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Mac, I had the same problem, it was the hard wired remote at the Stern. When I unplugged it from the radio, everything came back to life and the radio and CD player are working fine. I'll have to replace the other remote at some point.

Hope this works for you...

Brian

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