No radio but stereo works fine

[_Matt_ 32]

Hey all,

I have the original Sony headunit with the cassette deck. It works fine with a cassette and goes on and off with ignition as expected.

 

But the radio doesn’t work at all. No fizzing noise just silent.

 

Where shall I start my checks - any usual problems in this area?

Cheers

Matt

[marks2 0]

I'm not familiar with Sony's. If there is an inter-station muting option the audio output may well be muted when the radio is not tuned in.

 

If you live in a high signal strength area stick a length of wire in the Antenna input and see if you can tune into a local station. If you can tune into a station check the live feed to the Antenna on the roof.

 

If your radio does not have inter-station muting & there is no static noise when the radio input is selected and gain is turned up i'd suspect there is a fault in the head-unit itself.

Edited February 23, 2018 by marks2

[_Matt_ 32]

Thanks Mark. Will give this a bash today.

[_Matt_ 32]

So I didn't get the chance to take the radio out at the weekend but I did notice the radio was on Mute, however i think there is a loose connection as when driving I lose signal on bumps etc.

Cheers for the heads up

Matt