I can see the music now... 88 80q

[Huw Powell]

Sounds like its either wired wrong (lighting to 12, 12 to lighting or 
some such), or if it used to work, the 12v fuse might be blown.  Anyway, 
on you 80Q, it's most likely something behind the radio itself gone snafu.

Stock radio or aftermarket?

TooManyAudis at aol.com wrote:
> Gentlemen and Ladies of the Quattro list,
>  
> It seems as though my 88 80q is intent on me being its rightful owner for a  
> few more days.
>  
> I'm trying to fix some little things before I sell it, and the little  things 
> are winning.
>  
> I've been driving around without a working radio for the past couple of  
> days.  Then, this evening, the radio works, but the buttons don't light  up.  
> Further investigation reveals that the radio works only when the  lights are on -- 
> either headlight or parking.  No music when they are  off.
>  
> Interesting.  
>  
> Can someone point me in some kind of direction so that I don't spend the  
> entire weekend tracking down a silly electrical problem.
>  
> Do I bother looking in the car at all, or should I go straight to the brake  
> light wires in the trunk?
>  
> Thanks,
>  
> Tom
> Charleston, SC
> 88 80q  For Sale
> 95 A6q 5speed open to generous offers
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