RE: E30 radio problem

["Karl Zemlin" <zemlin@xxxxxxxx>]

If the radio shack stuff works for a while but the problem comes back, go to
www.caig.com and get the good stuff - deoxit, r5, MCL, etc.  This stuff
WORKS.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-bmw@domain.elided [mailto:owner-bmw@domain.elided]On Behalf Of
> Todd Kenyon
> Sent: Friday, November 03, 2000 9:36 AM
> To: bmw@domain.elided; henryhkim@domain.elided
> Subject: Re: E30 radio problem
>
>
> As a first try, get some component cleaner spray from Radioshack,
> made specifically for this. Do whatever
> you need to to be able to spray it into the pot, and see what
> happens. It might fix the problem. As far as
> serviceability, not familiar with this specific radio, but some
> pots can be opened and cleaned/tightened
> up.
>
> Todd Kenyon
> 88 M5
>
> >>I'm having a problem with the factory radio from my '89 325iX.
> The volume
> is very low unless you fiddle with the volume knob.  When you do that, you
> get a lot of static and the volume goes up to normal.  You let go and it
> drops down to a whisper.
>
> I'm sure it's a bad reostat but before I go in and try to take it
> apart, can
> anyone tell me if this is a repairable part?  Anyone try it
> before and have
> pointers for me?  Or, do I have to replace the entire unit?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Henry
> '89 352iX
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