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Old April 25th 06, 05:54 PM posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled
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Default Radio Power Switch/Knob for A3 Golf - Where to Find

Anyone know where I can find a radio power switch (the plastic knob
thingy) for an A3 Golf (1996)? VW local dealer says they don't stock
it, and he can't get it.
Is a junkyard the best source?

Thanks.

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Old April 25th 06, 08:30 PM posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled
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Default Radio Power Switch/Knob for A3 Golf - Where to Find

Is it a stock VW radio or an aftermarket radio? In either case you might be
able to find a knob that fits your radio at (of all places) Radio Shack.
Sometimes they, and other retailers, will have a grab bag of various knobs -
one of which may fit.

However, I am wondering if you are actually talking about the power switch
that is an integral part of the radio. Most radios these days have a push
button, rather than a knob, for power.


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Old April 26th 06, 02:02 AM posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled
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Default Radio Power Switch/Knob for A3 Golf - Where to Find

It's a stock VW radio in my '96 Golf. It's a small knob that turns the
radio On and Off, just like in olden days. I'll try Radio Shack. Thanks
for the tip!

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Old April 26th 06, 04:03 PM posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled
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Default Radio Power Switch/Knob for A3 Golf - Where to Find

In rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled, Mark Randol wrote:

>In article .com>,
says...
>> It's a stock VW radio in my '96 Golf. It's a small knob that turns the
>> radio On and Off, just like in olden days. I'll try Radio Shack. Thanks
>> for the tip!


In the old days, you twisted the knob counterclockwise to turn off
the radio.

>
>I fixed mine with some ABS cement and a paperclip. The ABS cement
>'glues' the split in the 'shaft holder' back together and I wound the
>paper clip around the holder to reinforce it. It's not good as new, but
>it does work.


I think I lost a bit of the plastic that broke off, but the metal
insert would hold loosely to the remainder. I used a bit of heat
shrink tubing slipped over the back knob center , and I forget if I
supplanted that with a tad of glue before carefully applying the
heat.

 




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