Source for Chrsler OEM radio parts

I have an OEM Chrysler AM/FM Cassette CD player/radio out of a 1999 Plymouth
Voyager (Chrysler part number P04704382), which has a faulty volume control
pot., (a well known problem with these radios.)

I'm having trouble locating a source for this part. The dealers I spoke to
all send the radios out for repair, and the only two local shops which
repair factory radios won't sell me just the part, (they will, however,
repair the radio for $80.00 plus part costs).

Does anyone know where I can obtain this part? (Other than salvaging one
from another radio).

 

I had a similar problem with the radio in my 97 sebring, and I couldnt
find
anything either. I ended up prying open the volume control (which is
not a
pot but a rotary encoder...) and cleaned it with some electronics
cleaner and
alcohole. Opening it was a bit destructive so I had to be a bit
creative with glue and wire to get it closed again but it has worked
ok for 3+ months now.

/Pelle

 

Pull the pot out, take the measurements of resistance and size, then start
searching
for electronics parts distributors on the Internet. If your in a large
enough city
there will be at least 1 present, but these days a lot of that stuff moves
online.
Be prepared for $25 minimum order requirements plus shipping unless you can
get it locally.

Incidentally these pots go bad because the manufacturers are running DC
through them,
with the signal superimposed on the DC. It's a common trick and saves a few
cents on a transistor. High quality audiophile gear doesen't do this.

Ted

 

Try this web site http://www.carstereohelp.com/
They claim to have lots of parts but would rather have you send them your
radio.
Frank

 

These OEM AM/FM cassette units show up on eBay all the time, as they
are often replaced with aftermarket units. The prices range from $10 -
50. CD systems run a little more.

-Kirk Matheson