looking to have factory radio rebuilt
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looking to have factory radio rebuilt
Hello,was just wondering if anyone out there rebuilts are factory radios and how much do they normally charge?
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I used these guys. I don't remember what I spent, but the radio came back looking and working like new.
http://www.mnrelectronics.com/
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Re: looking to have factory radio rebuilt
When I bought my IROC it had a correct RPO radio with an aux port. It began to cut out and lose power when driving so what I did was remove it, take it to the GM dealer where I work, and they sent it to the repair company who repairs clusters, radios, etc. Of course I only paid cost, but they went through it, made sure the aux worked, replaced any buttons and lights that were required, and shipped it back. My cost was $110.00 Cdn. So I would image if you went to your local GM dealer and asked they should be able to do this for you!
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Re: looking to have factory radio rebuilt
I used these guys. I don't remember what I spent, but the radio came back looking and working like new.
http://www.mnrelectronics.com/
http://www.mnrelectronics.com/
Thanks i'll get in touch with these guys
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Re: looking to have factory radio rebuilt
I have been repairing and installing aux jacks for TGO members for a while now. I'm a little backed up at the moment, but if you dot mind waiting a few weeks shoot me a
PM or re-post here.
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*84TA did mine about 2-3 years ago.Still Kicking
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I'm ready when you are. It may sit on the bench a few weeks, but I will get to it. Shoot me a PM and we can discuss the details.
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Re: looking to have factory radio rebuilt
Can you install an aux jack in a mid 90's delco CD player?I think I discussed this with you awhile back
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Pretty certain that dealers can't offer service anymore. My dealer sent one of my GTAs radios to the facility in DFW and they returned it saying it was too old.
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Re: looking to have factory radio rebuilt
There are still plenty of places out there that will repair these radios. I have amassed a ton of parts over the past few years, so I usually have everything on had to fix them. What I do not have, I can order from some of the large repair shops.
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84TA, that's great to know. I have several radios that need repairs. I may be looking you up soon...
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Funny you mention that. When I got my radio back there was a note on it that said, "Neil, here's an oldie for repair" haha. It must depend on the repair center they use. Just thought I'd try to help with my experiences.
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If you find a local stereo repair shop that has parts, go for it, but my local one said they're no longer available. I would have taken 84TA up on it long ago, except the shipping to and from Canada makes it prohibitive. My options are buy the parts from him and attempt it myself or find a used stereo.
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OLDYELLR, whats the closest commercial airport to you? I am in YOW, YUL, and YYZ fairly often these days for work.
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Can you give a ballpark figure of the cost to completely go through an ETR head unit with cassette along with aux input install. I have been quoted over $300 to refurb my radio. I know that you can't really know the cost until you evaluate the unit, but are we talking $150, or $200, or more?
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Can you give a ballpark figure of the cost to completely go through an ETR head unit with cassette along with aux input install. I have been quoted over $300 to refurb my radio. I know that you can't really know the cost until you evaluate the unit, but are we talking $150, or $200, or more?
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Hi Guys, now that winter is hopefully over I can start working on the Trans-Am. I have been wondering who I could send the deck out to. It's a 1988 AM/FM cassette unit with the EQ. If you are interested in doing the job, let me know. I'll be posting about the speakers, the 5 inch sub. drivers I pulled out today have dust for surrounds now. Thanks, RonM.
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84TA, I have one question how do you make the AUX work if you have a cassette and FM/AM radio only? Do you have to add a switch to it?
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t/aws, I'm having a cable installed in my radio by 84ta as well. How did you route the new aux cable from the radio out to the console? Did you tuck it under and along the side of the console? Did you route it down the middle and under the console to the center storage compartment? Do you have any pics? Thanks
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*84TA that's awesome that you do this! I was batting around a wild idea in my head thinking it would be cool to take a factory housing and put stealth equipment in it somehow so that one had all the modern goodies.
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Bringing this thread back up.
After all the good reviews I first sent my radio to Matt at the beginning of May for repairs and AUX addition. I still have yet to receive the radio back.
Anyone heard from Matt (*84TA) lately? Last message I received from him was 8/20, but he has stopped replying to my messages.
After all the good reviews I first sent my radio to Matt at the beginning of May for repairs and AUX addition. I still have yet to receive the radio back.
Anyone heard from Matt (*84TA) lately? Last message I received from him was 8/20, but he has stopped replying to my messages.
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Bringing this thread back up.
After all the good reviews I first sent my radio to Matt at the beginning of May for repairs and AUX addition. I still have yet to receive the radio back.
Anyone heard from Matt (*84TA) lately? Last message I received from him was 8/20, but he has stopped replying to my messages.
After all the good reviews I first sent my radio to Matt at the beginning of May for repairs and AUX addition. I still have yet to receive the radio back.
Anyone heard from Matt (*84TA) lately? Last message I received from him was 8/20, but he has stopped replying to my messages.
-Arnold
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Matt's a pilot and can be called in to work with very short notice as he did on the day I picked up my radio. I would expect he'll be back in touch with you shortly. It's not a business opportunity for him here with the little he charges for the work - it's more of a hobby & a great service for us.
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Matt's a pilot and can be called in to work with very short notice as he did on the day I picked up my radio. I would expect he'll be back in touch with you shortly. It's not a business opportunity for him here with the little he charges for the work - it's more of a hobby & a great service for us.
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I knew when I sent him my radio back in May that he was behind and her wouldn't be able to get to mine for a few weeks. That I didn't mind.
IMO, the problems lies in his communication, or lack thereof. I can't count the number of times he said he would get to it next week, or have it done at a certain time, only to have weeks pass by without a peep. I was always the one asking him for an update.
I even sent him a message 2 weeks ago, just asking for the radio back even if he can't repair it, with no response even though he has logged in since that time.
It's looking less and less likely that I will get my radio back.
IMO, the problems lies in his communication, or lack thereof. I can't count the number of times he said he would get to it next week, or have it done at a certain time, only to have weeks pass by without a peep. I was always the one asking him for an update.
I even sent him a message 2 weeks ago, just asking for the radio back even if he can't repair it, with no response even though he has logged in since that time.
It's looking less and less likely that I will get my radio back.
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Matt's a stand up guy. He did all of my speakers and radio in my 1992 z28 Bose setup this spring. Never got a chance to post on here as a follow up to his work but it's awesome! Sounded brand new and I was very impressed.
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Re: looking to have factory radio rebuilt
Here's my rebuilt stereo:
Now better than the original. Now it can:
- Play CDs,
- play USB thumbdrives with MP3's stored on it
- play MP3 players and other devices connected to it via AUX
- receive HD radio broadcasts.
- Bluetooth ready
Now better than the original. Now it can:
- Play CDs,
- play USB thumbdrives with MP3's stored on it
- play MP3 players and other devices connected to it via AUX
- receive HD radio broadcasts.
- Bluetooth ready