Re: 97 Tahoe GM radio trouble

Jul 30, 2003 2 Replies

I believe it is an encoder, not a pot. Best be would be a junkyard. You might even find a radio that works.



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If that is a standard potentiometer and assuming you can get to it,
> you might try squirting some tuner control cleaner/lubricant into a
> pinhole in the case.
>
> Buying a whole new radio or control head could get expen$ive.
>
> del
>
> On 29 Jul 2003 16:57:20 -0700, snipped-for-privacy@hotmail.com (Gram) wrote: >
> >This unit is an AC Delco factory unit with tape deck and a separate
> >standard single CD drive.
> >
> >After turning the radio on and adjusting the volume to the normal
> >position it will get no or very low volume. If I make slight
> >adjustments CCW (left) the radio will suddenly blare and fade off.
> >This is so loud that I am afraid that it will blow the speakers! When
> >I adjust the knob CW (right) nothing happens. i.e. no sound or volume > >increase.
> >
> >How should I go about diagnosis and repair?
> >Is the radio/knob worth fixing?
> >Or should I buy a new unit?
> >
> >Thanks in advance.
> >
> >Gram
>
>

Today I am trading in my '97 Z-71 pickup for a new '03 Z-71. my 97 truck has an aftermarket Pioneer head unit which I am leaving in it. The factory unit is sitting in my closet. It works fine other than If I remember correctly, a few of the lights behind the 6 numbered buttons don't work, so it is kinda hard to hit the correct preset button when it is dark. Let me know if you want it. I would let it go pretty cheap. Matt

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