Audio Systems/Stereo shorted out

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Expert: - 8/3/2006


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I have a 2001 VW Jetta with a factory installed Monsoon stereo.  I am the only owner.  I took the car to have it detailed.  When I picked the car up the stereo was dead.  (It worked perfect when I dropped it off.)  I took it to a VW dealer for service and was told that the stereo was shorted out and I need a new one.  What would cause this?  

When I picked up the car there was heavy condensation on the inside of the car windows.  

Any help would be great.  

Thanks  

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HI:
heavy condensation inside ,they shampoo the carpet or water got inside the radio  
soda or coffe from the cup holder kills this radios in a cuple of minutes they just die
you need a new radio  best place to find one
www.oemautosound.com
or have it service radio is made by blaupunkt
good luck  

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Please year and model of the vehicle i need all the details I'am a car electronics installer with 23 years of experience. I'am very familiar with installations of in-dash head units,factory head units, factory car audio, hands-free phone kits, auxiliary audio inputs and iPod iPhone interface integration and security systems if you need any help with your factory stereo, or how to add auxiliary audio or listen to your ipod android in the vehicle I currently have a MECP Master Installation Technician certification. My answers are based on my experience in vehicles and my knowledge of automotive electronics I don't put much emphasis on brand names; you won't often find me putting down a brand or pushing one on dont send me a list of what brands i like better sorry i can not help you with aftermarket or vehicles that are not in the u.s.a also video and security

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