Anyone have problems with BOSE CD Player?

Defiant_Max04 · 08-28-2008, 06:30 PM

About a few months ago, my CD player started acting up on my 04. If you try to listen to a CD, you will never be able to listen to it on ALL speakers. It likes to act up and will work sometimes ONLY on the left speakers, sometimes ONLY on the right speakers. To add to that sometimes the sound is fuzzy, distorted and the volume is low (as in I have it at 24 and it sounds like 7-8). The stealership said to replace the whole unit, but I doubt that. Any hope that this can be fixed without having to replace the whole unit?

Also, my stock bose subwoofers have blown. Does anyone know where to get replacements? Can I just swap the bose subwoofers for different ones? Thanks.

Shoey1 · 08-28-2008, 06:43 PM

this might be a dumb question but have you checked the audio video section
even if there isn't a thread about the problem you have the people with aftermarket stereos might sell you some "previously enjoyed" Bose speakers

Defiant_Max04 · 08-28-2008, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Shoey1

this might be a dumb question but have you checked the audio video section
even if there isn't a thread about the problem you have the people with aftermarket stereos might sell you some "previously enjoyed" Bose speakers

Thanks, I'm going to check that out! If anyone has had the same issue I'm having or knows what may be wrong, please post. Thank you.

*Apollos2* · 08-28-2008, 09:49 PM

Defiant this is actually very common in our cars. The drivers side will cut out or sound like trash from time to time, but it's only with CDs. Radio works fine. Mine is doing that now, I'm just saving up to do an aftermarket or something. The fix is like brain surgery, to re-solder a very tiny connection deep with the Bose HU.

I replace my subs, heres how....http://www.6thgenmaxima.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=2404 I sold the stock "subs", you'll be suprised how little they are.

Anand.Patel · 08-29-2008, 05:24 PM

no problems here bro.

*KCmaxx* · 08-29-2008, 07:43 PM

PM sent

Defiant_Max04 · 08-29-2008, 10:41 PM

It sucks to have this problem. When I have people in my car, I'll only listen to the radio (and I prefer CD only). I'm guessing this isn't covered by warranty?? Also, thanks for the link. I really want to replace my bose subwoofers just like you did so there's no bulky and heavy box.

Mikey D · 08-30-2008, 03:18 PM

Yes i have this problem too..i thought it was only me lol... I have an 08 with BOSE & NAVI...ill turn the car on put on a CD and only one set (left or right) speakers will be working.. I then have to toggle the settings (L & R balance) to get it back to normal..

dvoice · 10-16-2008, 01:38 PM

I drive a 04 Max SE w/ Bose and im having the same promblem. The driverside speakers just stop working when I play the cd. Is it better to just replace the unit or is there a way to fix it?

KC2010 · 10-16-2008, 02:46 PM

How about when you're about to turn off the car and you decide to turn off the bose stereo. Then when you get back in the car the LCD shows the radio stats as if the radio was on but in reality it's not?? This happened after I had my sensor realigned for my intake. *off topic I know* But this thread reminded me of this oddity.

VigilanteMax · 10-16-2008, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by KC2010

How about when you're about to turn off the car and you decide to turn off the bose stereo. Then when you get back in the car the LCD shows the radio stats as if the radio was on but in reality it's not?? This happened after I had my sensor realigned for my intake. *off topic I know* But this thread reminded me of this oddity.

Mine does this occasionally but no biggy. It did start after I put my PAC ipod adapter though

*KCmaxx* · 10-16-2008, 03:53 PM

I have an extra changer if anyone needs it...

PM me.

OMARL956 · 10-23-2008, 10:12 AM

where you instreted in buying a new cd player

carlosr · 10-23-2008, 10:23 AM

common problem. Do as many of us have if you don't wanna change everything out, get a PAC adapter and run ur IPOD/MP3 player. Not very expensive or difficult to install. Ran me like $50.

Sickler · 10-23-2008, 02:50 PM

no problems here

zeeyo987 · 10-14-2009, 03:35 AM

hey this is an old topic, but i have the same problem now, anyone know where i can find the article to how to re-solder or a website that has the specific pac adapter for the 04 maxima, i found a few online but theyre like over 100, thanks a lot

othehustla · 10-18-2009, 11:55 AM

im having the same problem and it annoying my cd player works in every state except mine

othehustla · 10-18-2009, 11:58 AM

i think cause nyc roads suck

quickcanary · 11-08-2009, 06:45 PM

Same problem here. I'm on my 2nd Bose 6-disc unit. The first one decided that it needed my CDs more than I did, and wouldn't eject any of them. Bought another used one off of eBay and (surprise) it came with 6 free CDs inside, lol. It did eject those but it makes a maddening ticking noise anytime a disc is spinning, as if something in there is rubbing together. I also have the problem of one side occasionally cutting out. Boy does that impress people.

I'm just going to stick an aftermarket deck in there so I can plug in my iPod or a thumb drive. I can't find any definitive info on what adapters/harness I need, though. If anyone has any info on that, please post here or give me a PM. Not sure what all I will need to make sure an aftermarket HU works with the integrated Bose equipment.