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  • Saphire XI Radio problems
    Historical mailing list - Jacob Shaun Dustin
    Wed, 13 Mar 1996 09:00:26 MST
    ...I picked up a Saphire XI radio at the junkyard a couple of days ago for $10. It came with a metal faceplate from...
  • Re: Radio and Speaker Insall
    Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
    Mon, 13 Feb 2006 22:02:41 -0500
    ...The new radio has separate ground wires for each >rear speaker, the old one didn't. No place to match up and connect the...
  • radio hole bin? '84
    Historical mailing list - Gregory Smith
    Wed, 2 Apr 2003 21:53:19 -0800
    Hi list, Was there ever a bin that fit in the radio hole in the dash? My radio is in a ceiling console courtesy...
  • Re: VW Radio Into Vanagon (Long)
    Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
    Sun, 25 Jan 2004 20:05:49 -0600
    ...Rather than having the second "+" that the first >>radio had, the newer radio has an "S." Finally, there is a pin labeled >>"ALM." That...
  • Re: antenna
    Historical mailing list - populuxe
    Tue, 11 Feb 2003 22:34:52 -0600
    ...the antenna's end doesnt match the factory > radio. call bus depot and they never heard of it. the > factory radio has a totaly...
  • Re: Radio Safe mode
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sat, 30 Apr 2011 15:00:11 -0700
    ...A quick google and found these links http://www.europeantransmissions.com/Bulletin/DTC.VW/radioVWcoding.pdf (for Heidelberg V radio) http://tech.bentleypublishers.com...
  • Re: Radio DIN for 1982 camper
    Historical mailing list - george jannini
    Fri, 26 Aug 2011 18:09:19 -0400
    I've installed 3 non compliant (due to depth "issues") radios in my bus- 2 Sony & 1 Dual. The latter has a built in...
  • Factory Radio....
    Historical mailing list - dave
    Sun, 26 Jul 1998 11:17:07 -0700
    ...Are there any known issues regarding factory radio wiring? The store I will buy my new radio from, also provides free installation. My only...
  • Re: Free Sirius satellite radio system
    Historical mailing list - caverat
    Sat, 28 Jun 2003 00:02:29 -0400
    ...SIRI) and XM Satellite Radio (Nasdaq: XMSR), to offer Volkswagen and Audi customers in the United States a choice of satellite radio services in...
  • Re: radio help: ANOTHER QUESTION
    Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
    Tue, 12 Nov 2002 18:37:43 -0500
    ...Is there another way? Does anyone know if this security "chip" > can be bypassed? If it is anything like the Vanagon OEM radios, wait...
  • Re: Switched power for 84 vanagon radio
    Historical mailing list - Keese, Brian W
    Thu, 27 Jul 2000 14:54:28 -0500
    Jim, Here's another good idea from Stuart MacMillan: <<I fixed this nuisance years ago after the switch in my radio failed and I...
  • Re: RoadHaus - Front AC Kit Install / Final Report
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
    Sat, 21 Dec 2002 16:54:24 EST
    ...But it made me wonder with the center A/C vent using the stock radio hole where would the radio have been mounted? Then...
  • Re: AM/FM/CD/MP3 Radio with Weather Band that fits Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
    Sun, 29 Apr 2012 09:08:05 -0400
    Many of you have asked for more specifics on the radio. For a more detailed description, see: Big Rig Stereo<http://www.bigrigstereo.com...
  • Re: no dash lights and radio only works when engine is running
    Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
    Thu, 13 Oct 2011 23:02:19 -0400
    ...And I'm not completely sure, but I believe that's the fuse for the radio too. If you have a factory radio, the...
  • Re: NOS Vanagon Radio ordered, Vanagon sightings and misc ramblings
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Fri, 12 Sep 2008 10:47:31 -0700
    ...I can't turn down a $25 to own an original > equipment radio.
  • WTB orig '84 radio
    Historical mailing list - Jason Yasment
    Sun, 4 Mar 2001 20:16:42 -0500
    Does anyone have an original WORKING '84 vanagon radio they wouild like to part with? Jason M Yasment '84 Westfalia '98 Jetta TDI http...
  • free radio/tapeplayer from 88
    Historical mailing list - marty guinn
    Wed, 22 Aug 2001 14:56:05 -0400
    but, it only plays the tape on one side. radio worked fine. email me off list please. thanks, marty _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of...
  • Re: Ham radio ?
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Sat, 1 Mar 2003 16:24:10 -0800
    ...On 3/1/03 3:53 PM, "John Lunetta" <blun1432@OPTONLINE.NET> wrote: > Just wondering if anyone on the list is a Ham radio...
  • Re: Father's Day - New Radio/MP3 - front panel removable
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sun, 15 Jun 2003 13:41:54 -0500
    ...The original radio never had a 15 circuit (12V in the key on >position) only a 30 circuit (12V constant). Some radios don't...
  • '87 syncro + electrical problems: no power windows, wipers, headlights, etc.
    Historical mailing list - john russell
    Tue, 3 Sep 2013 12:07:44 -0700
    I was trying to make a "simple" repair yesterday to supply constant power to my radio. instead, something went terribly wrong. Thanks in advance...
  • Re: Latest free satellite radio offer
    Historical mailing list - caverat
    Mon, 6 Dec 2004 01:52:27 -0500
    ...Latest free satellite radio offer Equipment is free with one year subscription. Enter code "070" and the prices change to $0. Prices before code...
  • Re: radio
    Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
    Mon, 26 Dec 2011 15:50:48 -0600
    ...radio > > > > > > a handy thing to remember is for radios that like an accessory > > position on > > the ignition swi... >
  • '85 Radio Concern
    Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
    Tue, 11 Jul 2000 09:43:22 -0400
    ...I ran 12V (always hot) to one of the three common legs and from there to the radio (always hot) connection. I then ran...
  • Re: Heidelberg cassette ??
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
    Fri, 17 Feb 2006 13:30:51 EST
    In my opion when a a radio is about 20 years old and starts to smoke it's time for a new radio. Or...
  • Re: How can the radio be removed?
    Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
    Tue, 20 Aug 1996 15:16:31 CST6CDT
    ...then move the tips of the rods on each side of the radio *to the outside* and pull at the same time. the dealer...
  • Re: radio
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Mon, 10 Jun 2002 14:32:19 +0000
    ...Inserted the thinnest ones into the holes and after some feeling around I got the radio out. Chris S. '85 Westy "Look Mister, you...
  • Re: Another free satellite radio offer, Balt Sun article
    Historical mailing list - sam.cooks
    Tue, 18 Nov 2003 00:25:08 -0500
    There was a very long article in last Sunday's Baltimore Sun about the two satellite radio companies, Sirius and XM. http://www.sunspot...
  • Re: Radio
    Historical mailing list - Sam Conant
    Wed, 5 Sep 2007 03:27:25 +0000
    ...Such content is disallowed by law and protocols on amateur radio regulated frequencies. Complaints about misuse of am ateur radio protocols and equipment can...
  • Re: Q's re: radio wires
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Tue, 7 Jan 2003 19:08:35 -0500
    ...In the stock radio configuration, yes, one of the wires to the radio is from the interior lighting system, so that the dimmer circuit...
  • Re: '90 Carat - Radio turns off and back on when starting the van
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Sat, 15 Nov 2008 00:20:33 -0700
    Only a guess, but an educated guess, would be that a tired starter is drawing a lot of current - enough to starve the radio...
  • Re: Aux battery hookup
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
    Mon, 25 May 2015 07:34:08 -0400
    ...I’ve seen some of these new fancy radios that draw a lot of power just for the faceplate even though the radio is...
  • Re: a REAL basic electronics question
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 28 Jul 1996 17:30:35 -0500
    >W For example, my radio has one red wire for power >but when I look at the hot wire from the van it is...
  • Re: radio hookup
    Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
    Mon, 19 Aug 2002 20:38:29 -0400
    I had done it this way, but could not listen to the radio with the key on or risk damage to the coil (since...
  • XM Satellite radio
    Historical mailing list - Tim McDermott
    Sun, 22 Sep 2002 11:08:26 -0400
    ...This converts a Pioneer XM ready radio. On sale for $100 regularly $249. They are going out of business.. again. Only available in store...
  • New stereo
    Historical mailing list - developtrust
    Wed, 26 Feb 2003 23:17:52 -0800
    Looks like my sony radio/cassette is quit. Anyone have suggestions for an AM-FM unit that will play both Cds and cassettes? I...
  • Re: radio hole bin? '84
    Historical mailing list - George Goff
    Thu, 3 Apr 2003 01:53:03 EST
    ...AM, budgetzagato@YAHOO.COM writes: << Any ideas? >> Gregory, As an alternative, I have a genuine VW Vanagon radio blank off plate for sell. George
  • Is a Heidelberg Radio Worth Anything?
    Historical mailing list - David Wilhite
    Thu, 20 Apr 2006 01:18:48 +0000
    I've got a Heidelberg V radio available from the vanagon I'm parting out and I was wondering if it had any value...
  • Premier Casette/Radio
    Historical mailing list - Zoltan
    Fri, 28 Jul 2006 14:25:30 -0700
    I have this nice VW Radio/Casette, but I can't install it, the antenna connection is not like the usual. This is from...
  • Re: Radio wiring and wire hacks by previous owner???
    Historical mailing list - YauMan Chan
    Mon, 21 Sep 1998 08:03:55 -0700
    >>> Wil Haslup <dhaslup@EROLS.COM> 09/18 4:46 PM >>> >> Does anyone know if VW includes the wires for a radio even if it...
  • Re: Free Sirius satellite radio system
    Historical mailing list - caverat
    Fri, 27 Jun 2003 11:18:29 -0400
    -- FM radio used to be commercial free too. It is only a matter of time for -- this "free" radio will have commercials too. Every...
  • Re: Radio removal..
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 18 Oct 1998 16:20:52 EDT
    ...TEAM-M.COM writes: << You can make a pair of DIN radio removal "U" tools out of a wire > coathanger by cutting two 8...
  • Fix for "locked" factory radio
    Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
    Fri, 4 Jun 1999 09:28:31 -0700
    I saw a recent post about a factory code for the stock radio. The cassette radio from my '88 GL Westy (VW logo on...
  • Re: Radio removal
    Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
    Wed, 26 Sep 2001 11:04:35 -0400
    ...Do the same on the other side and your radio should slide out. Pulling out your ashtray gives you a partial view of what...
  • Re: radio help: ANOTHER QUESTION
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Tue, 12 Nov 2002 18:21:49 -0600
    ...Its all on a computer by serial number of the radio. Stan On Tue, 12 Nov 2002 18:37:43 -0500 Marla Stelk <mjstelk...
  • Re: Radio
    Historical mailing list - David Kao
    Mon, 3 Sep 2007 23:13:24 -0700
    SSB is one of AM radio mode. CB is AM so it has SSB and so is SW. HF is radio frequencies below 30...
  • VW Radio Wiring Diagram pdf
    Historical mailing list - J. Harvey
    Sun, 25 Jan 2004 18:31:18 -0800
    ...Rather than having the second "+" that the first >>>radio had, the newer radio has an "S." Finally, there is a pin labeled >>>"ALM." That...
  • Re: Key in ignition to power radio
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Tue, 16 Jun 2009 21:34:37 -0700
    ...Key in ignition to power radio I use this wire to trigger a relay which supplies power to my stereo from my aux batteries...
  • Re: Extra connector in the area of the Radio
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Tue, 7 Dec 2004 14:03:06 -0500
    ...I'm now down to just the Radio and found I > have 3 > connectors and only 2 that go to the Radio. I recognize...
  • Front Speaker Wires 85 GL
    Historical mailing list - joe brown
    Sat, 21 Dec 2002 13:42:19 -0800
    ...I know the new speakers are not compatible with stock radio.I have a new radio coming, I just not taking the old one...
  • Re: antenna
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Tue, 11 Feb 2003 14:51:45 -0400
    ...the antenna's end doesnt match the factory > radio. call bus depot and they never heard of it. the > factory radio has a totaly...
  • Re: radio whine, need help
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sun, 3 Apr 2011 12:29:44 -0700
    ...from > http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2062214
  • Re: radio question
    Historical mailing list - J. Andersen
    Thu, 21 May 1998 17:41:18 -0700
    ...Just put in the DIN mounting frame and slide the radio into the locks. DrRfuo SOCal-81 vanagon
  • Re: Sirius radio antenna for Westfalia
    Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
    Sat, 8 Mar 2008 15:02:24 -0700
    ...Sirius radio antenna for Westfalia I am trying to install a Sirius radio in my 90 Westfalia and the car install kit has the...
  • Re: Ignition switch question
    Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
    Thu, 22 Jun 2023 00:44:31 -0400
    yes, buzzer chirps just before the radio goes off. so, does it follow that one day the van won't go "off"? Some vehicles...
  • Re: Ignition switch question
    Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
    Wed, 21 Jun 2023 17:12:36 -0700
    ...On 6/21/2023 06:28, Eric Caron wrote: > HI Jim, > > I only know about the radio behavior when hooked to key buzzer because...
  • Re: Saphire XI Radio problems
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 13 Mar 1996 11:53:43 -0500
    "Jacob Shaun Dustin" <DUSTINO@caedm.et.byu.edu> writes: > >I've run into a little problem in trying to hook the radio up. >I...
  • Re: [Fwd: Radio Removal]
    Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
    Mon, 09 Jun 1997 22:51:23 -0500
    ...wrote: > > Does anybody does how to remove the original radio on a 87 Wolfsburg? > Jack. There is apparently a special 'tool', but you can...
  • Re: Electrical Question -Hazards/Parking Lights
    Historical mailing list - Eric Unrau
    Thu, 9 May 2002 15:10:55 -0700
    ...With the ignition off, there was no power to the radio, but if you pulled on the high-beam lever the radio would come...
  • Help - Need a Volume Control Knob for Factory 1989 Vanagon Radio
    Historical mailing list - Todd Olson
    Wed, 13 Sep 2006 22:51:19 -0400
    Hello Fellow Bus Pilots, I need to find a Factory VW Radio Volume Control Knob. I am hoping someone might have one laying around...
  • Re: Trying to get radio to safe mode
    Historical mailing list - M. Jade
    Sun, 26 Sep 2010 10:55:30 -0700
    ...This is in my VW radio manual. If you enter the code incorrectly twice it will not allow you to enter again until an...