Good news about 460 Head unit! - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

LGBRofTWFame · 12-22-2004, 05:01 AM

YOU CAN USE BURNED CD'S!

I had burned CD's in my cd player when I wrecked. The CD player completely jammed. I took it to Ford and told them. They asked if I had put any labels on the CD's. I said no, I was too lazy. They said my laziness saved me, because LABELS ON BURNED CD'S VOID THE WARRENTY, NOT THE CD'S THEMSELVES! They ordered me a new head unit and said they'd get my CD's back to me as soon as they could.

SO DON'T BE AFRAID!

Tony Alonso · 12-22-2004, 05:06 AM

I actually have a mailer from Ford that specifically says "no labels". It was sent some months after I got the car originally. It was about the size of a CD case and had a picture of one on the outside. Glad to hear your situation will work out!

DSG2003Mach1 · 12-22-2004, 06:47 AM

i never got any notice about that but from what Ive read labels on cds/dvds are a bad thing.

machths · 12-22-2004, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by DSG2003Mach1

i never got any notice about that but from what Ive read labels on cds/dvds are a bad thing.

Me neither. If I have a problem I'll probably just replace the head unit anyway.

EZMachN · 12-22-2004, 08:52 AM

I've never had any problem with burnt cd's in my player...Are these labels your talking a/b like the aftermarket stickers where you create designs/text to add to the cd?

DSG2003Mach1 · 12-22-2004, 08:58 AM

ya, those stick on labels are bad news. Ive heard about them starting to peel back up when they got hot in the head unit (they get much hotter than you might think with those internal amps). Ive also heard about the extra weight of the labels screwing up DVD players as well.

03whitemach · 12-22-2004, 10:49 AM

I had that problem with my GT. The wheels that feed the disc out can't grip on the label. At least what it sounded like. I did manage to get them out on my own, but it was a tough lesson. DON"T DO IT!!!!

04VAMach1 · 12-22-2004, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by DSG2003Mach1

ya, those stick on labels are bad news. Ive heard about them starting to peel back up when they got hot in the head unit (they get much hotter than you might think with those internal amps). Ive also heard about the extra weight of the labels screwing up DVD players as well.

The head unit amp only powers the tweeters. It shouldn't get that hot with that kind of load, but something does get pretty warm in there(maybe something with the changer design). The other amps are external and mounted near the speakers.

Those labels are bad news though. Unless they are perfectly centered, they can throw off the balance of the CD and cause problems with the drive. They also peel and bubble and just aren't worth the trouble. I use a Sharpie on my CDs.

2k4mach · 12-23-2004, 12:00 AM

ive never had a problem with burnt cd's but i never put a label on them, i just get a permanent marker and write my own label, come to think of it i dont think ive ever had a store bought cd in mine

Walt · 01-04-2005, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Tony Alonso

I actually have a mailer from Ford that specifically says "no labels".

Yea, now that you mention it, I remember getting that special warning "Letter" from Ford in the mail a long, long, time ago.

12-22-2004, 05:01 AM	#1
LGBRofTWFame 748! Join Date: May 2004 Location: Tallmadge, Ohio Posts: 528	Good news about 460 Head unit! YOU CAN USE BURNED CD'S! I had burned CD's in my cd player when I wrecked. The CD player completely jammed. I took it to Ford and told them. They asked if I had put any labels on the CD's. I said no, I was too lazy. They said my laziness saved me, because LABELS ON BURNED CD'S VOID THE WARRENTY, NOT THE CD'S THEMSELVES! They ordered me a new head unit and said they'd get my CD's back to me as soon as they could. SO DON'T BE AFRAID!

12-22-2004, 05:06 AM	#2
Tony Alonso Mustang Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 5,509	I actually have a mailer from Ford that specifically says "no labels". It was sent some months after I got the car originally. It was about the size of a CD case and had a picture of one on the outside. Glad to hear your situation will work out! __________________ Tony Alonso '03 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Coupe Black (code UA) w/o IUP, 5-speed VIN 388409, Built ??/??/???? Delivered 7/12/2019 w/122,696 miles

12-22-2004, 06:47 AM	#3
DSG2003Mach1 700 HP Mach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 8,384	i never got any notice about that but from what Ive read labels on cds/dvds are a bad thing. __________________ 03 dsg mach1 - MPR built 9.5:1 motor, D1, cams, ported intake, full exhaust, magnum t56, built rear, E85 etc... '12 F150 FX2 Supercrew with Ecoboost daily beater

12-22-2004, 08:58 AM	#6
DSG2003Mach1 700 HP Mach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 8,384	ya, those stick on labels are bad news. Ive heard about them starting to peel back up when they got hot in the head unit (they get much hotter than you might think with those internal amps). Ive also heard about the extra weight of the labels screwing up DVD players as well. __________________ 03 dsg mach1 - MPR built 9.5:1 motor, D1, cams, ported intake, full exhaust, magnum t56, built rear, E85 etc... '12 F150 FX2 Supercrew with Ecoboost daily beater

12-23-2004, 12:00 AM	#9
2k4mach LuLz Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Cedar Park, TX Posts: 19,294	ive never had a problem with burnt cd's but i never put a label on them, i just get a permanent marker and write my own label, come to think of it i dont think ive ever had a store bought cd in mine __________________ 11 Sterling gray GT500 coupe 08 Silver Z06 1058rwhp/1073rwt @ 15psi 14 Silver Q50S Vortech blown 04 DSG Mach 1 (stolen) 03 OW Mach 1 (sitting in a field rotting away)

12-22-2004, 08:52 AM	#5
EZMachN BlueByU Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 738	I've never had any problem with burnt cd's in my player...Are these labels your talking a/b like the aftermarket stickers where you create designs/text to add to the cd?

12-22-2004, 10:49 AM	#7
03whitemach Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Apollo Beach, FL Posts: 664	I had that problem with my GT. The wheels that feed the disc out can't grip on the label. At least what it sounded like. I did manage to get them out on my own, but it was a tough lesson. DON"T DO IT!!!!

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