Radio repairs

[BrianBimmerHead]

Hi I was wondering if anyone has an experience with getting their radio repaired. I have an original radio but the lcd is knackered. Its a blaupunkt monaco from memory.

Also is there a company that retrofits ipod connectivity to original radios my dad thought he seen a place in the back of classic car mag but can't find it.

[scallyally]

www.classiccarstereo.co.uk sell retro style radios (01274 688990) but not sure about repairs.

This months Classic & Sports Car mag has a feature on the M Power range from M1 to M6.

[pukar]

Email this guy

colin@agenta.co.uk

He does iPod connections to classic stereos. I have never used him and not associated but found him friendly after emailing him with a query.

[polsta]

Ring up your local car audio places see what they say

[chh137]

JT.audio.net have repaired me a couple of period radios.

[BrianBimmerHead]

Thanks for the replies

[Speedtouch]

What do you mean when you say the "LCD is knackered"? Just a few segments missing, or bleeding/cracked?

If it's just a few missing segments, you could try cleaning up the rubber (zebra) connecting strip to it, and use isopropyl alcohol (tape head cleaning fluid) to clean the display and PCB contacts:

http://mrmodemhead.com/blog/beckman-lcd ... ly-repair/

[polsta]

Or the stem bulbs might just need replacing

[BrianBimmerHead]

Its bled out/ run I think a second hand alternative is probably the answer

[Speedtouch]

You could try contacting Blaupunkt's servicing department to see if they have any spare replacements, but I wouldn't hold my breath on a unit of that age.