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General => Car audio => Topic started by: gtidan on 03 August 2005, 14:48

Title: Standard Gamme Radio/Cass volume control problem in mk4 golf gti!!
Post by: gtidan on 03 August 2005, 14:48

I have a standard VW Gamma Radio/Cassette in my 1999 Golf GTI and the volume knob seems to be a bit tempremental. When I try to turn up the volume, it often turns down the volume even though I'm turning the volume control clockwise... Assume a dodgy electrical connection. Has anyone else experienced this and is there an easy fix?

Cheers

Title: Re: Standard Gamme Radio/Cass volume control problem in mk4 golf gti!!
Post by: kniterider on 03 August 2005, 15:05

time for an audio upgrade i reckon!!, the gamma units  are good,  i started having a few probs with mine so put a sony cd/mp3 unit in which matches the red/blue illumination of the car :smiley:

i think its the actuall switch, as it does 3 functions (radio on/off, and then used for volume and settings etc up/down), it would be quite costly to get fixed unless you remove it and strip it and try and remove/desolder the switch and try and get a replacement to refit. and as mp3 player etc are well down on price now you really have to think about wether its worth messin about or upgrade  it......

 :smiley:

Title: Re: Standard Gamme Radio/Cass volume control problem in mk4 golf gti!!
Post by: topher on 04 August 2005, 15:12

Same thing in my '99 gti Dan, seems to be worse on cold mornings ? I try wiggling it or holding it up/down/left/right while turning it very slowly, probably makes no difference at all but makes me feel in control :grin:

edit: i've just re-read my post, and feel i need to clarify that i am talking about the VOLUME CONTROL on my gamma head unit, nothing else  :wink: