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Title: Gamma Head unit not working
Post by: westfield on 16 January 2009, 18:01
Need help as above the head unit has stopped working,had the head unit out today and the 10amp fuse on the unit is ok also the 6 disc changer is still got power to it as can load and remove discs now problem. Any ideas before i bash the Mrs for moaning she's got no music  :angry:
Title: Re: Gamma Head unit not working
Post by: Madmax on 16 January 2009, 18:06
Obvious question but are ALL the leads in?
Title: Re: Gamma Head unit not working
Post by: MrTurner on 16 January 2009, 18:13
If you don't get it working, this place seems to be dead cheap!  I'm thinking of getting one for myself:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=110323884654
Title: Re: Gamma Head unit not working
Post by: westfield on 16 January 2009, 18:17
Obvious question but are ALL the leads in?
Yeah all leads in, just going to buy one of those Mr turner just linked to for £29.00  :smiley:
Title: Re: Gamma Head unit not working
Post by: ABOO on 16 January 2009, 18:19
That is a good price..
Title: Re: Gamma Head unit not working
Post by: westfield on 16 January 2009, 18:29
Bought and paid for. They did the cam belt and service on our A4 Avant £180 cheaper than my local garage cost me £20 in petrol to get there and back. Excellent garage.  :wink:
Title: Re: Gamma Head unit not working
Post by: MrTurner on 16 January 2009, 18:34
Oh cool, so you know the place already!  Let me know what you make of the stereo.  My cars early, so only has a Beta with 2 speakers!
Title: Re: Gamma Head unit not working
Post by: westfield on 16 January 2009, 18:36
Yeah Audi dealer,they were superb when they did my service couldn't do enough for me.
Title: Re: Gamma Head unit not working
Post by: Hulmie on 16 January 2009, 21:20
not being funny but did you check the fuse in the fuse box. not sure if they have one but most cars do.
Title: Re: Gamma Head unit not working
Post by: westfield on 16 January 2009, 21:26
Doesn't have one checked with the stealer this morning as couldn't find one on the board.  :wink:
But have just read on a different forum that it is fuse 42 on the main board  :shocked: Need to try this when the Mrs gets back in
Title: Re: Gamma Head unit not working
Post by: richw911 on 16 January 2009, 21:36
Doesn't have one checked with the stealer this morning as couldn't find one on the board.  :wink:
But have just read on a different forum that it is fuse 42 on the main board  :shocked: Need to try this when the Mrs gets back in

Indeed 42

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=87372.0
Title: Re: Gamma Head unit not working
Post by: westfield on 16 January 2009, 21:40
Doesn't have one checked with the stealer this morning as couldn't find one on the board.  :wink:
But have just read on a different forum that it is fuse 42 on the main board  :shocked: Need to try this when the Mrs gets back in

Indeed 42

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=87372.0
F4cking useless stealer said no only one on the head unit Tw4t. Will call the Audi garage inthe morning for a refund:smiley:
Fuse 42 OK .  :huh:
Title: Re: Gamma Head unit NOW working Thanks for the Link Mr Turner
Post by: westfield on 20 January 2009, 12:49
Came today from Audi dealer,all sorted Mrs now has a working Gamma for £30 well recommended  :wink:
Title: Re: Gamma Head unit not working
Post by: AlanD on 20 January 2009, 13:03
Ah bugger. Iv got one from my old mk4 collecting dust you could have had for less.

Next time.
Title: Re: Gamma Head unit not working
Post by: westfield on 20 January 2009, 13:04
Ah well came with 12 month warranty so no problem  :wink:
Title: Re: Gamma Head unit not working
Post by: AlanD on 20 January 2009, 13:07
tbh that is very cheap plus you get the warrenty.
Title: Re: Gamma Head unit not working
Post by: westfield on 20 January 2009, 13:11
And from an Audi dealer as well totally genuine boxed up in VW box  :grin:
Title: Re: Gamma Head unit not working
Post by: navmk4gti on 21 January 2009, 00:18
i had same problem... and i brought a new one from ebay too  :smiley:

BUT

it stoped working again 3 days later !!!!!!!!!!!!!(luckily got warranty)

but there must be some fault two headunit in 2 weeks!!!

im going VW tomorow with this problem so ill report back after my investigation  :smug:
Title: Re: Gamma Head unit not working
Post by: MrTurner on 21 January 2009, 13:46
Alan if you want rid, let me know  :wink:

Does the Gamma have 4 speaker out?
Title: Re: Gamma Head unit not working
Post by: AlanD on 21 January 2009, 14:09
I can sort something out for you, will need to find out how much it cost to post first. You want it?
Title: Re: Gamma Head unit not working
Post by: MrTurner on 22 January 2009, 12:40
Al - PM sent  :wink: