Bad subwoofer output

[RickyBoxler]

Hey everyone, particularly people that live in chicago. I have a bad subwoofer output on my Panasonic CQ-VAD9300U(Indash DVD/CD/MP3/TV PLAYER). I bought the thing through ebay and the closest repair shop is in Indiana. Was wondering if anyone knew anything about this. IE Where I can fix this, if i can just send it to any electronics store to get fixed..how much it will cost. Anything on the subject would be nice. Its driving me nuts having my system and no sub. thankx

[HKSV6SLE]

panasonic doesn't have an repair centers near you? or like a list of other places that can fix it? most manufacturers have a few factory repair centers and a bunch of othere outside repair centers that are authorized by them to do the work...

[RickyBoxler]

ya..i actually checked that out. The only place that is authorized and listed by the panasonic website is a place somewhere in like..indianapolis, which is about a 3 or 4 hour drive from chicago.

[HKSV6SLE]

oh that sucks..i forgot out here in california there are service centers everywhere...it might be worth the drive to get it fixed, because at least if the service center messes it up...then they are responsible for it.

[Luc]

You can take it to any retailer that is an authorized dealer and they should be able to send it Panasonic directly to have it fixed. You don't need to go to Indiana.

[RickyBoxler]

I dont know where to find any authorized dealers...And the other problem is..i dont want to wait while its shipped to Indiana..cuz thats what there going to do. Id like to find a unauthorized person to do it..and im wondering where I can do that. The guy said itd be about a buck and a quarter to fix..i just want it fixd quick..and Ive had bad experineces with sending crap off..cuz itll end up taking like 2 mopnths to get done.

[Luc]

Whenever you drop something off for service, there is always a wait, whether it's 2 weeks or 2 months, depending how backed up the retailer gets. It shouldn't take 2 months, but more like 3-4 weeks. There are many retailers that sell Panasonic TVs, VCRs, etc., and they would be able to send the unit out for you, but call first and be sure before making that trip. Asking for help here won't do you any good, you have to do the leg work.