[V8] V8 electrical: turn signals and stereo

[Doug Hillen]

Hey all,

I evesdrop on the list quite regularly but I usually feel guilty for not 
having more value to add. (I'm getting better since you (the archives) 
helped me R&R a blower motor, fuel pump, heater flap spring, and diagnose 
many problems that local, Colorado Springs, mechanics couldn't solve... like 
the notorious hot start.)

Now I'm on to the newest round of V8 quirks. (I've had the car for 6 years)

My stereo totally shuts off as soon as volume is increased. It can't even be 
turned up to an audible level. Just one click to turn it on, and then one 
click of volume usually causes a popping noise in the speakers and the 
system shuts off. The problem is intermittent and definitely worse in colder 
weather.

Quirk #2
I removed the stereo to spray out that volume pot. And after reinstalling 
it, the turn signals and hazards stopped working... They started working 
again for about a week and now they seem to have died permanently. The only 
thing I get is an ugly buzzing sound in the instrument cluster when using 
the turn inidcators or hazard lights.

Any input on either issue? Stereo or Turn Signals???

Thanks,
Doug Hillen
Colorado Springs

'91 5sp V8Q
'02 A4 winter sport

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