AboutRon Wolff Expertise I am proficient in the following areas of VW Air Cooled Models from 1968-1979:
Vehicles: Super Beetle, Beetle, Thing, Karmann Ghia, Bus, Westfalia/Bus
Areas of expertise years 1968-1979
Engine Rebuild advice for all air cooled engines
VW Brake system replacement
Automatic Stickshift transmission
VW KOOL and DPD air conditioning systems (ex. thing)
Westfalia Electrical system dual battery
Westy Refridge Repair
Westy Cabinet Repair
Westy
AFC Fuel Injection system (1975 bugs) (1975 bus/Westys)
Soundproofing
General type 4 engine rebuild/technical data (i.e. 1.7 ltr, 1.8., 2.0) for buses
VW Air Cooled Beetle and Bus Paint codes
VW Distributor Compatibility Information
Westy component repair
Emission Systems
Exhaust Systems
General Electric System
Door rebuild (windows, seals, vent windows)
Body Panel Removal and general repair (non-welded)
Charging System
Convertible top Installation: Beetle
CV joints
Engine Troubleshooting
Valve Train
Non areas of expertise:
High Performance Modifications
Front end related components
Rear suspension (spring plate adjustment)
Bodywork / painting
Experience
Past/Present clients I often contribute to the westfalia users group technical boards. I have been a member for about 4 years. My usermame is 76Heatwagen
I restore vintage Volkswagens and currently own 4 of them.
Expert: Ron Wolff Date: 4/4/2007 Subject: VW Passat (2002) Radio Suddenly Stops Working
Question Hey Ron,
Today when I got in my car after stopping for some fast food, my radio simply would not turn on. I drive a VW Passat, year 2002, 1.8t. I pushed the on/off button multiple times and also turned my car off and then back on, but the radio simply would not show any sign of life.
Any idea on how to fix this? It was working fine no longer than 30 minutes prior to that, but then suddenly just decided not to turn on anymore.
Answer Hi Neeshee,
There is a fuse behind the radio itself. It may be necessary to pull the radio and replace that little fuse.
Prior to doing so however, check these two things:
a) That the main radio fuse in your fuse box did not blow
b) Ensure you have your radio code to type in once you get it working again.
