saturn delco radio '93 sw2

Lately, my radio seems to cut-out, or nearly so. Then after
hitting a solid bump in the road, it sometimes regains it's
volume. I took it out and the wiring & connections appear OK.
Tried moving the antenna a bit too. Is there some simple
possible solution to this. Kinda miss the radio just when it
cuts out like that. Banging the dash has, at times, brought it
out of it's sudden silence. Do Delco radio's go bad like that?
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

 

Perhaps check the quality of the ground connector wire, ensure no rust or
paint is covering the connecting area. I haven't heard of any Saturn radios
with known problems, but stuff happens.

Also, next time the radio goes out, try gently tapping the knobs to see if
there may be a short somewhere inside. Shorts can happen w any radio.

marx404

 

I tried hitting knobs and that didn't do anything. This ground
wire you speak of,I am wondering where that would be as I
haven't seen one, only the cable connector and the antenna wire
connector. Will pull it again and see if there is a lug
connector for a ground. Thanks.....

 

My '92 had the radio mess up a few years back. I bought a used OEM
radio off eBay for around $20. It turned out to be an upgrade from what
I had. It has worked perfect for nearly 3 years now.

James

 

I'm beginning to think the radio is messed up. The AM seems to
crap out then explode back on real loud and yet the FM seems OK.
Maybe I'll look about for one to replace this one. What do you
mean by an 'upgrade' from the one you had? Just curious whether
they(Saturn) improved them at some point and now market/sell a
newer, improved, or, updated version.

 

My original radio did not have an equalizer built in, this one does.
And I suspect the output power is much higher because of the better
sound it provides. My Saturn connection (parts guy) told me to stay
away from any OEM CD players from those years - nothing but problems.

James

 

Mine has the equalizer & the CD player. Haven't ever tried to
use the CD player. Just the radio volume seems to crap out.
Banging on the dash does make the volume pop back up at times.
Makes me think there is just a poor connection somewhere, so
I'll retry to find it once the weather improves.

 

On some radios it is common for the volume control get a poor
connection. Try this first:

Take the volume knob off and try to spray some tuner cleaner or WD40
into the control while turning it. You may have to take the radio out
of the car, remove part of the case to gain proper access to spray the
volume control.

In the end, I think you will end up getting another radio...

James

 

I thought it was the AM only, now I see this is happening with
the FM also. Thought of trying the cleaner that Radio Shack
sells only it was nearly $10.00 plus tax for a tiny can. Boy,
what inflation! Might as well get another radio at the junk yard
for $15.00 or less, maybe.