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OrigGN
09-19-2008, 09:19 PM
I have my original radio and Concert Stereo system and have noticed that my tunes are fading (some speakers go out, then come back on) while others have crackling periodically. I'm thinking that the terminal connections or internals of the radio to speaker connections may be corroded or something? This has always been a garaged, never been apart car so I'm wondering if others have had similar issues and what's up with it?

Thanks!

Keller
09-20-2008, 03:20 AM
Does the sound improve/change when the volume knob is adjusted?

I'm betting that your volume potentiometer is corroded internally. Might be able to be cleaned with some contact cleaner, avoiding the necessity for replacement. Getting the cleaner into it might require some disassembly of the radio if you can't get it sprayed in easily.

Barring that, you may need to replace that potentiometer.

I may be way off, of course...

OrigGN
09-20-2008, 08:49 PM
No, not really, but I know exactly what you're referencing. I had another Olds that did that. I may pull it and have it re-done. I know of a place in Atlanta that used to rebuild these Delco units. My tape player refuses to "eject" anymore as well. Hope I can find that guys card???

Keller
09-20-2008, 10:30 PM
If not, then http://www.gnttype.org/techarea/bodygauges/tape_player.html

OrigGN
09-21-2008, 08:18 PM
Thanks for the help