5908 Problems - Cuts out and Squealing Sound

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  • pj29
    Wrencher
    • Feb 2017
    • 203

    #1

    5908 Problems - Cuts out and Squealing Sound

    I have been having difficulty with the 5908 that is in my '90 convertible.

    For a while, the volume knobs was unresponsive, and would only pass volume on a couple positions, mostly at full volume. I always figured it was a bad pot and I dealt with it. I did spray some deoxit on it but that didn't help. So I delat with it by sending signals through my phone and using the volume control on my phone.

    However, recently, it doesn't work at all and now just sends a loud squealing sound. It sometimes works for a couple minutes but then starts to squeal again. Could this be the amplifier, or is the stereo toast? Anyone encounter the same issues? Thanks.
  • DesertBMW
    E30 Enthusiast
    • Aug 2011
    • 1018

    #2
    Capacitors in the amplifier section are probably bad by now. Common problem

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    • pj29
      Wrencher
      • Feb 2017
      • 203

      #3
      Originally posted by DesertBMW
      Capacitors in the amplifier section are probably bad by now. Common problem
      OK, if that is the case, then I guess I need a new/different one. Thanks.

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