87 Camry: Radio volume very faint

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techtrainer - 03 Apr 2008 20:01 GMT

While fiddling with iPod cassette adapter, radio volume on my 87 Camry
went very faint.
Radio (AM & FM ) works well , only that volume is too faint even if I
turn the knob to the highest.

Any ideas on how to fix it ?
If someone has steps/diagram on how to take it out .. can you please
provide it ?

Thx

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Frank - 06 Apr 2008 16:56 GMT

> While fiddling with iPod cassette adapter, radio volume on my 87 Camry
> went very faint.
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> Thx

How is the volume playing regular cassettes?

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techtrainer - 07 Apr 2008 23:21 GMT

> How is the volume playing regular cassettes?<<

the ipod adapter cassette got jammed up and I had to pry it out. In
the process, the cassette assembly got damaged .. so i cannot play
cassettes anymore.

As a test, I did try FM-adapter for iPod -- it does work, but with the
same faint volume as in the case of the radio. I'll be glad if I can
get the volume
working as radio is all I listen to during my commute.

Thx in advance, for your tips.

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Paul G. - 08 Apr 2008 07:19 GMT

Have you considered installing a new stereo? I replaced the stereo in
my Camry with a Panasonic unit for $130 installed. It has an auxiliary
input and the input signal from the iPod can be boosted on the stereo
so that the volume does not have to be turned up so high. Works great.

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Frank - 10 Apr 2008 15:59 GMT

>> How is the volume playing regular cassettes?<<
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> Thx in advance, for your tips.

Looks like the gain on your amplifier section is not working right, time for
a new headunit like Paul said. So cheap now with so many features. Huge
sound improvement going from cassette to CD and MP3s. If I were in your
situation regarding commute/radio, I would look at the head unit with HD
radio (free broadcast, FM sounds like CDs and AM sounds like FM) and
commercial satellite radio (subscription).

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techtrainer - 15 Apr 2008 23:36 GMT

> >> How is the volume playing regular cassettes?<<
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> radio (free broadcast, FM sounds like CDs and AM sounds like FM) and
> commercial satellite radio (subscription).

Thanks Paul, Frank .. yes, it makes sense to get a new unit. I am
hesitating as the fear is the new stereo would easily outlast the car.
With 230K on the car, i am not sure how much more life this has
without sucking a lot of maintenance money.

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