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Subject:Re: Radio pops when powered up?
From:Eric Zeno
Date:Fri, 23 Apr 2004 07:09:02 -0400
This is usually a problem with the radio.  There should be a small
filter cap.
next to the on/off switch to prevent this.

J. Harvey wrote:

> I installed a 1996 Passat tape deck in my Vanagon and it works great.
> The
> only problem is that when I turn it on it makes a loud "pop" sound.
>
> Initially, I thought my voltage sources could be swapped but they aren't.
> Any suggestions?  -John
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