1992 K1500 Chev.

cuby · Jan 20, 2016

My radio had been working fine,but next morning all I could get on it was that it was 1:00 and the volume was set about i/3 the way across. No sound,no changeing of time or volume,no channls. Fuses are good.

Anyone ever have this happen? if so what is the fix other than a different radio?

Jeff- IN · Jan 20, 2016

If I remember correctly on my 1990 K1500, the same thing happened. I had the tape player with equalizer in it. I would take the cassette/ equalizer out. I had a bad connection in there somewhere. Just try tapping and jiggling it around and hook and unhook the wires. I think you can even take the cover off to access the inside of it to see if anything looks shorted out. Fixed it every time and it would work for probably a year or 2, then I would have to do it again.

gab · Jan 20, 2016

Think those had 2 or 3 pieces to the radio, one part above the gas pedal, the display in the dash and the cassette and equalizer if so equipped.

wsmm · Jan 20, 2016

check your fuse for your courtesy lights, see if it is good. Radio is on the same circuit in my 1990 k1500.

mj · Jan 20, 2016

(quoted from post at 08:55:57 01/20/16) My radio had been working fine,but next morning all I could get on it was that it was 1:00 and the volume was set about i/3 the way across. No sound,no changeing of time or volume,no channls. Fuses are good.

Anyone ever have this happen? if so what is the fix other than a different radio?

I've got a '91 and finally got tired of messing with the radio and cassette player. Crutchfield fixed me up for under a $100, shipping and all. 8)

dhermesc · Jan 20, 2016

Banging the top of the dash like Fonzie helped mine last another 6 months.

Ron-MO · Jan 20, 2016

I had a 92 as well, and if I recall, I had an issue that was simply a bad connection as well, I think just unplugging and plugging back in corrected the issue. I would first try pulling the fuse(s) or disconnecting the battery, then if that does not help try the plugs. Especially if you are in a somewhat dusty environment the plugs might become dirty, and lost connection. Worst case I bet they are fairly common.

IHC Red · Jan 20, 2016

It's probably the tuner unit which is buried in the dash. The poster who said that there's a couple pieces to the radio is correct.

I had a similar setup in my '93 Buick. After replacing it with a refurbished unit for over $100, I got a Pioneer from Walmart, a "plug" adapter (from Best Buy), and a dash mounting/adapter. I have less than $200 in the new one. I'll guess that Best Buy would be able to put one in for you for around that price or a little more.

I read somewhere that the internals of the radio units where manufactured with a new "glue/solder" technology which was obviously not perfected.

1992 K1500 Chev.

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