Where to repair CD player 2004 Pilot? - Honda Pilot

carolina pilot · 10-08-2010, 08:08 AM

My 2004 Pilot's CD player skips and sometimes doesn't play at all - at other times plays just fine. Local dealer doesn't repair but would remove and ship off for a fix - I think $500 was the estimate. Any alternatives/experience would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

onu2002 · 10-08-2010, 08:38 AM

I'd go aftermarket where you can get iPod, usb, dvd, navigation, bluetooth, etc -- whatever you want.

If you really want to stick with OEM though, you might be able to find one on ebay. Might be cheaper than getting yours fixed.

krazykarguy · 10-08-2010, 11:29 AM

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cwa107 · 10-08-2010, 01:39 PM

Replacing it should be trivial if you want to retain the stock unit. Aftermarket options are great, but you will lose the steering wheel controls unless you get an adapter. My first inclination would be to look on eBay and see what you can find. Here's an example:

2003-2004-2005 03-05 Honda Pilot STEREO CD PLAYER RADIO: eBay Motors (item 180506093282 end time Nov-06-10 15:58:50 PDT)

Lots of salvage yards are parting out cars and selling them online. It should be pretty easy to find a reasonable priced replacement.

Another option might be to remove the unit from the dash, pop the top and blow it out with some compressed air. I would probably give that a shot before you start looking at replacements.

cwa107 · 10-08-2010, 01:46 PM

OK, that one apparently has issues. Check this one:

HONDA 03-05 PILOT FACTORY AM/FM STEREO TAPE CD PLAYER: eBay Motors (item 130437732148 end time Oct-30-10 16:37:56 PDT)

samc · 10-08-2010, 05:21 PM

Also have you tried one of those cd lens cleaner things you can buy at a 99 cents store?

cwa107 · 10-08-2010, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by samc

Also have you tried one of those cd lens cleaner things you can buy at a 99 cents store?

I would advise against them. The brushes have a tendency to come out of alignment or break off. I've also seen them damage the laser head in my professional life. Compressed air is all that's needed generally since the heads don't make contact with the disc like they do in other older media.

carolina pilot · 10-11-2010, 08:50 PM

good advice - the compressed air is a good thing to try - thank you

carolina pilot · 10-11-2010, 08:51 PM

ebay is a great idea for an oem compatible unit - i'll take a look at what's available - thank you

10-08-2010, 08:08 AM	#1 (permalink)
carolina pilot Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NC Posts: 3 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Where to repair CD player 2004 Pilot? My 2004 Pilot's CD player skips and sometimes doesn't play at all - at other times plays just fine. Local dealer doesn't repair but would remove and ship off for a fix - I think $500 was the estimate. Any alternatives/experience would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

10-08-2010, 08:38 AM	#2 (permalink)
onu2002 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 498 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'd go aftermarket where you can get iPod, usb, dvd, navigation, bluetooth, etc -- whatever you want. If you really want to stick with OEM though, you might be able to find one on ebay. Might be cheaper than getting yours fixed. __________________ Tom 2003 Honda Pilot EX 2004 Honda S2000 2006 Hyundai Sonata GLS

10-08-2010, 01:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
cwa107 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Middletown, PA Posts: 2,497 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Replacing it should be trivial if you want to retain the stock unit. Aftermarket options are great, but you will lose the steering wheel controls unless you get an adapter. My first inclination would be to look on eBay and see what you can find. Here's an example: 2003-2004-2005 03-05 Honda Pilot STEREO CD PLAYER RADIO: eBay Motors (item 180506093282 end time Nov-06-10 15:58:50 PDT) Lots of salvage yards are parting out cars and selling them online. It should be pretty easy to find a reasonable priced replacement. Another option might be to remove the unit from the dash, pop the top and blow it out with some compressed air. I would probably give that a shot before you start looking at replacements. __________________ 2010 Honda Pilot EX-L 4WD, Dark Cherry Pearl w/ black leather - equipped with black side steps, WeatherTech Floorliners and USA SPEC iPod Integration 2010 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Premium - Ruby Red Pearl 2005 Honda Pilot EX 4WD (traded)

10-08-2010, 01:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
cwa107 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Middletown, PA Posts: 2,497 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	OK, that one apparently has issues. Check this one: HONDA 03-05 PILOT FACTORY AM/FM STEREO TAPE CD PLAYER: eBay Motors (item 130437732148 end time Oct-30-10 16:37:56 PDT) __________________ 2010 Honda Pilot EX-L 4WD, Dark Cherry Pearl w/ black leather - equipped with black side steps, WeatherTech Floorliners and USA SPEC iPod Integration 2010 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Premium - Ruby Red Pearl 2005 Honda Pilot EX 4WD (traded)

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10-08-2010, 11:29 AM	#3 (permalink)
krazykarguy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Jericho, VT Posts: 178 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Crutchfield: LCD TV, Car Stereo, Home Theater, Speakers, Digital Cameras /thread

10-08-2010, 05:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
samc Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 657 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Also have you tried one of those cd lens cleaner things you can buy at a 99 cents store?

10-11-2010, 08:50 PM	#8 (permalink)
carolina pilot Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NC Posts: 3 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	good advice - the compressed air is a good thing to try - thank you

10-11-2010, 08:51 PM	#9 (permalink)
carolina pilot Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NC Posts: 3 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	ebay is a great idea for an oem compatible unit - i'll take a look at what's available - thank you

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