I just bought a 96 Monte Carlo that still has its stock cassette player. Everytime I try to listen to the radio I can turn the knob only slightly and the sound instantly gets extremely loud and then the sound declines until you hear nothing. Also I noticed that when it happens the front speakers pop before it gets loud. I was wondering if the problem would have to do with the speakers, the stereo, or the wiring somewhere in the car? Someone please help because I need music! lol!
2007-04-14 04:07:23 · 5 answers · asked by Brendon C 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Audio
Sounds like a dirty potentiometer (volume knob) on the stereo. Scrap the stock unit for an aftermarket one.
2007-04-14 04:15:29 · answer #1 · answered by It's Kippah, Kippah the dawg 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are correct... Purchase yourself a new head unit. This has seen it's better day. Also I agree that you should do this sooner than later before the volume gets stuck on an extremely loud setting and causes damage to your speakers.
2007-04-14 08:49:01 · answer #2 · answered by 12V_Tech 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The radio is dead. Go buy a new one at best buy or somewhere. They usually install them for free but be prepared to pay a little extra for the dash-kit, antenna adapter and wiring harness. Personally I like Alpine and Pioneer aftermarket decks.
2007-04-14 08:37:01 · answer #3 · answered by Don D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If u don't change that receiver your gonna be without that and have some blown speakers. I advise u not to mess with it again or it could send to strong a signal and blow one or more of 'em. If u can't get an expensive one u can pick one up super cheap at your local junkyard.
2007-04-14 04:54:06 · answer #4 · answered by des 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's definitely in the stereo; faulty wiring or speakers wouldn't cause that problem.
2007-04-14 04:23:07 · answer #5 · answered by KaeZoo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋