AM/FM Modulator Problem
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 2000
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From: Kempner Texas
AM/FM Modulator Problem
I've got a Sony 10 disc CD Changer and radio in my 86 and got some water in the AM/FM modulator, killing it.
My electronic knowledge is between minimal and none, so I can't even try fixing it.
Anyone have one or know how I can get it replaced?
Thanks,
Jake
My electronic knowledge is between minimal and none, so I can't even try fixing it.
Anyone have one or know how I can get it replaced?
Thanks,
Jake
Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2003
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From: Wesley Chapel Fl
Your best bet would be to first contact Sony with the model number of your changer to see if you can purchase a new modulator. Hopefully you can. If not you might have to get a generic one. Then head to your local stereo shop t have it installed.
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 2000
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From: Kempner Texas
I bought the changer when I bought a new 94 Lincoln Mark and removed it when I traded in the car.
I just wrote down the numbers on the units: Changer E9LF-18C83-AA
and the modulator is F1LF-18C832-AA.
I just did a Google search and plugged in those numbers at a couple of site that claim to be able to track down the part I need; no good.
I'm going to go back now and see if FMC has a website that can track it for me.
Do you have a link to a site that sells generic modulators? If so I'd appreciate you posting it.
Thanks,
Jake
I just wrote down the numbers on the units: Changer E9LF-18C83-AA
and the modulator is F1LF-18C832-AA.
I just did a Google search and plugged in those numbers at a couple of site that claim to be able to track down the part I need; no good.
I'm going to go back now and see if FMC has a website that can track it for me.
Do you have a link to a site that sells generic modulators? If so I'd appreciate you posting it.
Thanks,
Jake
Drifting
Joined: Sep 2004
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From: Fort Knox
You'd have better luck putting those part numbers into ebay, and seing if you can just get another unit. The whole changer and controller couldnt possibly cost more than $70 used. Sony made a billion of those changers, so there is plenty of parts for them around. But trying to contact sony for anyone to help you isnt going to happen. Trust me on this, 
Glad to see another 86'er
snoopdan
Glad to see another 86'er
snoopdan
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 2000
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From: Kempner Texas
[SNIP=snoopdan]But trying to contact sony for anyone to help you isnt going to happen. Trust me on this, Glad to see another 86'er snoopdan[/SNIP]
Sounds like you've been there.
Thanks for the help.
Jake
Glad to see another 86'er snoopdan[/SNIP]Sounds like you've been there.
Thanks for the help.
Jake
Drifting
Joined: Sep 2004
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From: Fort Knox
Yeah, I had a Sony CDXa10 take a bath too. Sony ignored me, even their authorized service guys laughed at me getting it fixed, or parts for it either. I ended up taking a blow dryer to it, and taking it apart...worked ok for a couple of months after that 
snoopdan
snoopdan
