Hey all,

So this is something I have battled with for a little bit now, and am curious if anyone has any ideas why.

First, yes, I know the answer may simply be buy a new one and don't bother with the old, but if it is just a cable or something simple, then I'd be happy sticking with what I have. Don't want much from the stereo, but for it to actually work.

So, its a Skoda MS402A according to the book (Basic Tape one I guess) that came with the car and this is what it does, in no particular order:

- Cycles through the audio options (Base/Treble etc.)

- Cycles through the geo settings (Balance etc)

- Press radio preset (i.e. 6) - Changes preset 1 or 2 to selected station and uses that

- Randomly scans for a station

I thought that I didn't really care and would use a tape/aux connector to get something from it, But no.

- Vol to zero then cycles through balance settings...So I try and turn it up without looking, I now have sound from the back left

Once - over a short period of a couple of weeks or so, the light (When it was off) would flicker/turn on. This has since stopped.

Every now and again it works, for a short while, as expected.

So, I guess my options are:

- Put up with it

- If a simple easy fix, maybe attempt it

- New stereo - probably a simple cheap one will do. Though I'd rather not if I can avoid it. Will that even solve the issue if it is doing the things it does?

I don't know if it is an electrical thing inside the unit itself or what, but it does get a little tedious.

Cheers

Scott

Likely to be a ribbon cable connecting the front of it to the main board inside. Either it's cracking/knackered, or maybe one end of it is corroding/damp or loose.

 

For the effort involved in fixing it, probably better to buy a replacement aftermarket hifi for say £50.

Why can't it ever just be a simpe loose connection?

Thought this might be an answer. I think for the moment, I will continue with the tape/aux converter, and longer term look into a replacement. Don't need anything fancy...just not one with a mind of it's own.

Thanks