Re: Radio volume control noisey

[Dave Head <dhead@sundial.sundial.net>]

At 08:01 PM 7/21/96 -0400, you wrote:
>
>My '86 5kCSQ has the standard Audi radio by Blaupunkt. The volume control has
>become noisey and intermittent.  I would prefer to replace just the volume
>control but have not been able to locate any source of replacement parts.
> Does anyone know where I can get radio parts?
>

That potentiometer is an unusually mounted and connected one (looks like a
barn and directly soldered to the printed circuit board). A decent tech
could probly take readings and retrofit another for you. High school
electronics teacher challenge is a good idea.

Here's what I did for mine:
Cleaned thoroughly with alcohol (rubbing, not ETOH), including extensive
working back and forth.
Pressed down on wiper with a pin to restore some pressure.
Lubricated with one drop Canola oil (gotta watch those grams 'o' fat!).
Danced around Audi three times in the nude.
Threw salt over my LEFT shoulder, chanting: ILOVEMYAUDIILOVEMYAUDI...

The last two are optional - but if ya REALLY want it to work...
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87 5KCSTQ 170K miles and now counting (after $230.00 to repair...)
1.9 bar boost (charlie spring, no shim) - @ 1.3 the shuttle launches!
Maitland FL
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