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sunday_golfer
01-06-2008, 07:27 PM
I have just installed a VW Gamma radio/cassette into my Mk4 Golf. But I've found that the buttons don't all funtion properly, I can't set the pre-set radio stations for example. As new, the car had a VW Beta radio/cassette installed.

Is the problem because it's wired for a VW Beta? And does anyone know a way around this??

Thanks!

Froggy
02-06-2008, 03:04 PM
They are wired exactly the same. What exactly are your problems. Just the pre-sets or other things. A list of the exact faults may help highlight where your problem lies...

dungatron
11-10-2008, 06:34 PM
like i say the red background lights up for the buttons but as for the lcd dos not , when i press any buttons it still dos not show anything on the lcd. ps the 10amp fuse in the back of the unit is ok

sooty
12-10-2008, 02:48 AM
This would have nothing to do with the wiring... Possibly a faulty head unit?

dungatron
12-10-2008, 03:48 PM
ok can the head unit be repaired or just bin the unit ? or even just pull it to bits to see if there any damage to it ?

sooty
12-10-2008, 03:49 PM
ok can the head unit be repaired or just bin the unit ? or even just pull it to bits to see if there any damage to it ?

Its not very economical to repair it... You might as well get a 2nd hand unit off eBay.

dungatron
12-10-2008, 03:54 PM
right ho m8 just need to know what iam looking for on ebay now lol

sooty
12-10-2008, 03:57 PM
right ho m8 just need to know what iam looking for on ebay now lol

Are you after a cd version?
If so just search for "vw gamma cd" the gamma is meant to be better than the beta.
Before you look on eBay look in the "for sale" section of the forum because there is always people selling one:

http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=153

dungatron
12-10-2008, 04:03 PM
as it is its a rad/cass , and the car posh and prob get a smashed windowif it had a cd player lol.

sooty
12-10-2008, 04:05 PM
as it is its a rad/cass , and the car posh and prob get a smashed windowif it had a cd player lol.

lol Where are you from again!? he he

I left my window fully open the other night at work for about 3 hours... Baring in mind I work nights and the car was parked in the middle of an industrial estate I am supprised no one took any of my audio stuff!

sooty
12-10-2008, 04:09 PM
I just found this one on eBay:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-Volkswagen-genuine-GAMMA-stereo-RRP-199-NOW-29_W0QQitemZ110296176955QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item11 0296176955&_trkparms=39%3A1%7C66%3A4%7C65%3A8%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

Its only £38, its a recon unit but its being sold by an OFFICIAL Audi main dealer!

dungatron
12-10-2008, 04:09 PM
just found this one lol

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Blaupunkt-VW-Volkswagen-Gamma-Head-Unit-Radio-Cassette_W0QQitemZ110296587965QQcmdZViewItem?hash= item110296587965&_trkparms=72%3A1301%7C39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C 240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14#ebayphotohosting

sooty
12-10-2008, 04:12 PM
just found this one lol

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Blaupunkt-VW-Volkswagen-Gamma-Head-Unit-Radio-Cassette_W0QQitemZ110296587965QQcmdZViewItem?hash= item110296587965&_trkparms=72%3A1301%7C39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C 240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14#ebayphotohosting

Thats cheap but it does not have the security code to unlock it so you will have to pay someone else for the code

dungatron
12-10-2008, 04:15 PM
yup well taht an other quest for the code lol

sooty
12-10-2008, 04:18 PM
Found this one too:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Genuine-VW-Gamma-Headunit-BRAND-NEW-Not-Beta-Radio_W0QQitemZ170267622963QQcmdZViewItem?hash=ite m170267622963&_trkparms=39%3A1%7C66%3A4%7C65%3A8%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

Its brand spanking new and £43

dungatron
12-10-2008, 04:33 PM
looks like a good deal ,ps this car is a 99 t reg polo estate and the only other job is setting up the front struts /hubs, is there a way of getting the camber right ,i know this needs to go to adiff section ?.

sooty
12-10-2008, 04:41 PM
looks like a good deal ,ps this car is a 99 t reg polo estate and the only other job is setting up the front struts /hubs, is there a way of getting the camber right ,i know this needs to go to adiff section ?.

I'm afraid I only know about the in car audio side of things I a total novice when it comes to the rest of the car!
Try the Polo section for your model

dungatron
12-10-2008, 04:44 PM
thanks for your help there m8 ta

sooty
12-10-2008, 04:49 PM
thanks for your help there m8 ta

Not a problem mate anytime!:beerchug: