Printable View
Hello everybody.
My stock Sony CDX-M60UI went out and looking to replace it and not sure if I should get the same head unit or try something different.
After reading the reviews on the stock unit I'm leaning towards trying a different head unit, but I want to make sure the driver and transom remote will continue to work.
What else works that doesn't require spending the afternoon in the hatch?
Each brand of remote works on a different pulse code and are not interchangeable. You can add a code-learning adapter and use another brand HU but you'll incur delays.
In truth, Sony is no more or less reliable in a marine environment than any other brand. Given that you have two existing remotes, I would stick with Sony.
I would not assume that the Sony HU is defective at this point. Problems are common after long periods in storage.
Begin with verifying that you have a good voltage level across both the switched B+ & ground and the constant B+ & ground at the HU terminals. Check fuses and breakers. If you are going to do DIY diagnosis and repair then you have got to invest in a $15 multimeter and learn to use just a couple of basic functions. A few minutes of concise measurements can replace hours of speculation and trial & error.
Btw, if nothing else produces a change in status try temporarily disconnecting both remote controls from the HU and see if the HU suddenly becomes responsive.
Look for a reset (per the manual) or try a hard reset.