[s-cars] Re: It is always something...this time it is the Stereo

[William Noland]

Had a similar problem Rob. One channel would go missing from time to
time, when playing CD's. I removed the connections at the changer and
cleaned w/ a shot of electric motor cleaner, plugged her back up and all
is well. I've developed three primary strategies for UrS repairs:

1) Unplug connectors and spritz with electric motor cleaner -- this
seems to fix about half the problems I've encountered.

2) Wait the problem out -- quite a few problems including squeaky
climate control fan, dash bulbs that go out and, the latest, the central
dash display (CD number and track, etc.) on the fritz, seem to fix
themselves, if ignored for a couple or three days. Patience, Grasshopper.

3) Throw copius amounts of cash at the problem -- when #1 and 2 fail.

Bill N
working my system in Oakland


>I searhced the archives, and think I know what this problem is, but wanted
>to get some opinions too.
>
>My stereo has been kind of fading in and out when the volume is turned up.
>At low volume it seems fine, but when I crank up the Night Ranger (Thanks
>Chad!) the passengers side speaker fades in and out, like someone is putting
>a bowl over the speaker.
>
>I am thinking the Amp? It is secure and all the connections were tight,
>could it be going bad?
>