Just got my 02 GT about a month ago and the kid that owned it has a chrome-like trim around the whole mach 460 stereo. I think this is causing the whole unit to overheat because it feels hot especially when the sun's out in the day. The problem is that when I press CD it goes to the disc that I want it to and then just keeps seeking and eventually says "CD Error" or "Bad Disc". In the manual it says that it will shutdown if it reaches 140 degrees F but when I went out last night at like 11 it was cool and it didn't even feel warm yet it still didn't play my CDs. Has anyone else had this problem?

 

I doubt that has anything to do with it. I think you mean he installed the billet trim and that wouldnt absorb more heat. I think your cd player is toast.

 

Yea that's the conclusion that I was coming to. As far as replacing my head unit should I go with another mach 460 or should I look at an aftermarket stereo. I don't need anything special and I don't HAVE to have the cd changer but it was a pretty cool luxury to have a 6 in dash.

 

Well I dont listen to cds very much so when mine messed up I just unplugged it and put it back in, so it still looks clean. Most people agree the 460 sound system sucks but I actually like it. Im not into subs and all that crap.

 

Yea I don't have subs or any of that stuff and I'm not into systems or anything. I just want to be able to listen to my CDs and stuff. I'm going to start a new thread about a good head unit. Thanks

 

i have a mach 460 cd player which im selling out of my 2001 stang if ur interested in perfect working order, as far as head units go i would strongly recommend an eclipse CD5444 thats what i have, and love it... it's not for people who enjoy all the flashy lights and such though.