TeamSwift

Been getting by w/FM radio only from my '98 Chevy Metro OEM stereo CD player for 2 years. Couldn't fix CD, wasn't economically practical to have it fixed, wanted an original unit & didn't find a replacement. Was tough after 103.7 abandoned Rock'n'Roll & went CW. The 92.5/95.5 is powerful, but sucks & the 104.5 is fine, but weak.

Found a cheap 'As Is' unit from LKQ, for parts only & told it was either a returned or not tested item. Took a gamble that at least the CD drive might be OK. Hooked it up & confirmed it lit up, but basically only hissed, except very faint reception of an FM station, but nothing from CD. Opened it up & looked it over carefully under magnification, but couldn't find any broken wires or fractured solder.

It's surprising how big the box is & how little is inside on these Delco units. Guess they made the space for the FM/Cassette/CD stereos. Missed a couple of those on fleabay.

Rolled the dice by R&R the CD drives, transplanting the 'new' CD drive into my 'old' FM only working unit. Popped the Beatles 'White Album' in & the cherries lined up! The CD player sounds so much better than FM, got back choice & blessed relief from commercials!

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2000 Chevy Metro 3 cylinder 5 speed 3 door hatch
1998 Chevy Metro 3 cylinder 5 speed 3 door hatch
1998 Chevy Lumina APV
1998 Ford F-150 4X4 XLT
1992 Ford E-150 Club Wagon Chateau
1991 SAAB 900S 5 speed
1987 SAAB 900 Turbo SPG
1985 SAAB 900 Turbo SPG
1974 SAAB Sonett III
1971 SAAB 96 modified to 1980 specs
1966 SAAB 96
1960 SAAB 93F
1958 SAAB 93B
1964 Willys JEEP CJ-5
1954 Willys JEEP M-170 military ambulance
1953 Grumman Kurbside step van