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Mike in Sydney
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AUG 05, 07:13 PM
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double post [This message has been edited by Mike in Sydney (edited 08-05-2023).]
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fierosound
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AUG 06, 10:43 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by css9450:
My 88 has one of the fancy UX1 radios and I had to send it to a place in Saginaw Michigan for repairs, but it's been perfect ever since. It was expensive, but worth it since I'd rather have that then some ugly aftermarket radio that doesn't match anything. |
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Maybe you can post the information here for those who need a repair.------------------
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Vintage-Nut
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AUG 06, 11:28 AM
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BTW, aluminum electrolytic capacitors are the 'weak link', and they'll gradually lose capacitance which the ‘typical’ life expectancy is about 20 years.
By replacing them and members who can solder, capacitors are cheap and buy 'Audio' capacitors.
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Raydar
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AUG 07, 08:54 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by Patrick:
Raydar, where do you jam the CDs into on that model?  |
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Well... obviously I had a brain cramp, and posted the cassette version.  The next post, after yours, shows the CD version.
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Raydar
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AUG 07, 09:06 AM
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Several people have recommended the Newport radios, like the ones that Crutchfield sells.
I have one of those, and while it seems to work decently, including the Bluetooth functionality, it's complicated.
Also, when you choose the amber lighting (you have a choice of amber or blue, switchable) the clock/frequency display is quite dim, and washes out in sunlight. This, in a "no sunroof" car.
The display also doesn't dim with the headlights being turned on, IIRC. Again, it's manually switchable, in the menus.[This message has been edited by Raydar (edited 08-07-2023).]
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fierosound
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AUG 07, 12:05 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Raydar:
Several people have recommended the Newport radios, like the ones that Crutchfield sells.
I have one of those, and while it seems to work decently, including the Bluetooth functionality, it's complicated.
Also, when you choose the amber lighting (you have a choice of amber or blue, switchable) the clock/frequency display is quite dim, and washes out in sunlight. This, in a "no sunroof" car.
The display also doesn't dim with the headlights being turned on, IIRC. Again, it's manually switchable, in the menus.
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PDF manual for Newport radio for those who want to browse the features.
https://help.retromanufactu...wledge-base/newport/
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3.4L Supercharged 87 GT and Super Duty 4 Indy #163[This message has been edited by fierosound (edited 08-07-2023).]
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rebeck02
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AUG 07, 12:09 PM
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Hello All, I appreciate everyone's feedback and insights. You have all been a big help and given me plenty of options. Time to seek and find. reb (Roger)
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css9450
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AUG 07, 12:43 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by fierosound:
Maybe you can post the information here for those who need a repair.
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I'm pretty sure it was these people: https://mandrautoelectronics.com/ It's been more than a decade since I used them and they've upgraded their website from it's earlier "Internet 1.0" appearance. But my headunit has been perfect ever since. Radio, cassette, etc. all good.
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Mickey_Moose
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AUG 17, 05:16 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by theogre:
Used and many "restored"/"rebuild" car radios may work now but soon dies because many parts in them are on the "last leg."
Example: 20+ year old capacitors die because cabin heat when park outside often see 150-200°F and best caps hate that. GM and most other never use best parts in most things in a car.
Old CD DVD and BRay units often also Optical problems.
Inside the "head" have "mirrors" and lenses w/ metal coating and metal reacts w/ air & crap and is Dead, Very Dead, and no DIY or "Pro" will be able to reflash those parts right. Some parts look to be Mirrors but isn't. It/they are beam splitters and must have correct coatings or is Dead.
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None of what is mentioned is a problem if the unit is properly "restored/rebuilt". Caps are replaced (proper audio caps), lasers are cleaned and calibrated, belts replaced (if any), lamps replaced, mechanisms clean/aligned/lubricated - there are several people that rebuild vintage radios back to new condition. They usually specialize in a specific type/brand, so you will have to do some digging on who does what.
Yes, if you buy one from a scrap yard - it may not last, but if properly rebuilt they can last another 10+ years.
I have rebuilt my vintage period correct Alpine deck and expect it to last another 30 years, even added full Bluetooth to it as well so I get the modern conveniences of hands free calling and music playback.  [This message has been edited by Mickey_Moose (edited 08-17-2023).]
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richard in nc
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AUG 19, 08:16 AM
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its insane that with all the gm and chrysler cars made with 1.5 din radios that theres no [good?] aftermarket radios available.i have a 1.5 Pioneer DEH-P77DH radio with aux input,satilite radio and cd i may install.i bought it for a 1984 camaro,transfered it to a 1989 camaro which got totalled,transfered it to a ford areostar which blew a head gasket and currently have it in a 1996 dodge caravan.
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