Audio Problem
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Audio Problem
I have a 1996 Corvette with the Bose Gold Stereo System. Last night I was driving the car and the radio began to cut in and out. I noticed that the radio would cut in and out more often when I raised the volume. This morning I went to drive the car and the radio is turning on, but there is no sound coming from the speakers. The CD player is functioning (the LCD counter is moving), but the antenna will not go up and down anymore. I replaced the power antenna one year ago, so I'm hoping that it's not the problem. Is this a sign that the radio is bad. It's s Bose Gold System, so I know that not just any head unit will work if I replace it. Has any one had this problem and can give me some advice.
Last edited by Argenz10; Aug 13, 2006 at 10:31 PM.
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From: San Pedro CA
this sounds like the relay is failing.
there is a relay near the steering column... IIRC...
this question should really be in the Audio/Electronics section.
There is also the C4 Audio FAQ that can answer a lot of questions
there is a relay near the steering column... IIRC...
this question should really be in the Audio/Electronics section.
There is also the C4 Audio FAQ that can answer a lot of questions
Burning Brakes
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From: Richfield Utah
Could be a switching transistor gone bad in the head unit. I've seen it alot. However, I would check the relay, and wiring harness first. If the relay coil were to short, or a wire falls of the hot side of the relay coil then grounds, that would also do it. That antenna power wire, also turns on the bose amp relay. So if there is No sound, the above may be the case... Good Luck... 
Burning Brakes
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From: Richfield Utah
Originally Posted by bogus
there isn't much going on within the head unit of the 90-96 systems. it's all in the reciever.
that's my other guess, but checking the relay is fast and cheap.
that's my other guess, but checking the relay is fast and cheap.
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