help, stock '88 radio
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help, stock '88 radio
I believe my radio/cassette deck has crapped out. It's a stock Bose '88 unit. First symptom was my battery went dead, I charged the battery and reconnected the terminal. At this point there was "buzzing" coming from all speakers, even without the key in the car. I can unplug the fuse to the courtesy lights and the buzzing stops, of course I can't use the radio without this power lead.
So, what to do. Anybody have similar problem? Is it best to repair or replace the unit? If repair is an option, who does this sort of work? If replacement is the correct option, where can I get one (I would like to keep it stock or close to stock)?
So, what to do. Anybody have similar problem? Is it best to repair or replace the unit? If repair is an option, who does this sort of work? If replacement is the correct option, where can I get one (I would like to keep it stock or close to stock)?
Racer
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Re: help, stock '88 radio (JDF)
Check the Bose relay (next to the ECM, above passenger's feet), when it fails, sometimes, it gets stuck in the on position and thus, your amps are on all the time...
This may also explain your dead battery situation :)
Hope this helps!!!
[Modified by efi, 6:19 AM 4/6/2003]
This may also explain your dead battery situation :)
Hope this helps!!!
[Modified by efi, 6:19 AM 4/6/2003]
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Re: help, stock '88 radio (JDF)
I believe my radio/cassette deck has crapped out. It's a stock Bose '88 unit. First symptom was my battery went dead, I charged the battery and reconnected the terminal. At this point there was "buzzing" coming from all speakers, even without the key in the car. I can unplug the fuse to the courtesy lights and the buzzing stops, of course I can't use the radio without this power lead.
So, what to do. Anybody have similar problem? Is it best to repair or replace the unit? If repair is an option, who does this sort of work? If replacement is the correct option, where can I get one (I would like to keep it stock or close to stock)?
So, what to do. Anybody have similar problem? Is it best to repair or replace the unit? If repair is an option, who does this sort of work? If replacement is the correct option, where can I get one (I would like to keep it stock or close to stock)?
The relay is attached to a metal bracket with 2 9/32nd screws. I could not get the passenger's side knee panel off (the panel above the knee that's is covered in carpet).
I ended up taking the dash pad off, then the A/C Duct that goes to the passenger's dash air vent and then I could get to the relay and the two screws that hold it in place. :hurray:
They must have put that relay in with the dash pad off. Also while you are in that area look towards the left side of the dash "bump" (behind it) and you'll see a flasher tucked away just in back of the dash. You might want to change that out while you're in there.
My radio would play for a little while then cut out. I had the radio serviced but that didn't help. I was told about this relay so I changed it out but no luck, the radio still cuts out. :cry
Good luck! :flag
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