AM Radio service manuals
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Depends on the model...you may need some Motorola service manuals.
Not going to be much information from Dodge or Plymouth or Chrysler - the radios were supplied by a third party.
I cant say I have ever seen such a manual. At least not any sort of mopar manual. FSM just has simple diagnostics for things like static noises and trimming the antenna.
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Probably Motorola....there is usually a sticker on the back side of the radio with the model number and manufacturer.
Like my 8-track below....
You will need to extract it, or get a snake camera to read the sticker.
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Years back when I was actively working radio & television, SAMS was the go-to source for schematics. Haven't used them in years now, so don't know how good/bad there service is these days but you could give it a shot to see if you can find what you need. Good luck!
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^^^^ what he said.
You'll have to remove it anyway in order to try to repair. If you can do it in the dash, then you're way better than I ever was.
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Then ask if anyone has a copy they can scan. I have a few I might be able to help you. I will need a model number. As mentioned by others, the two manufacturers are Motorola and Bendix for MOPAR.
Having said that, keep in mind AM radio is going away. I am sad about this as I believe it is a important, reliable communication for the masses. During the Maui fires AM radio was the ONLY communications available to the public. Unfortunately, the Free Market does not support AM radio and it will die soon. I am telling you this as I recommend converting your AM to a modern Chinesium chassis with AM/FM/MP3/Bluethooth/etc. It really is the best option and repair of an AM only radio is pretty much a waste of time and money.
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Then ask if anyone has a copy they can scan. I have a few I might be able to help you. I will need a model number. As mentioned by others, the two manufacturers are Motorola and Bendix for MOPAR.
Having said that, keep in mind AM radio is going away. I am sad about this as I believe it is a important, reliable communication for the masses. During the Maui fires AM radio was the ONLY communications available to the public. Unfortunately, the Free Market does not support AM radio and it will die soon. I am telling you this as I recommend converting your AM to a modern Chinesium chassis with AM/FM/MP3/Bluethooth/etc. It really is the best option and repair of an AM only radio is pretty much a waste of time and money.
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For instance, here is the schematic for @kiwigtx radio shown above.
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SAMS Photofact manual for CHRYSLER 2884633 SAMS # AR-65 | SAMS Technical Publishing
SAMS Photofact manual for CHRYSLER 2884633 SAMS # AR-65
A suitably experienced radio Technician could probably fault-find the issues without a manual.
I worked with a guy who was a radio & radar tech with the NZ Air Force previously. Peter Freeman aka Fuzz, as he had lost all his hair presumably due to the radio waves over 20-odd years. Anyway, he could dive into pretty much anything and find the fault, and usually repair it. He was a genius.
I worked with a guy who was a radio & radar tech with the NZ Air Force previously. Peter Freeman aka Fuzz, as he had lost all his hair presumably due to the radio waves over 20-odd years. Anyway, he could dive into pretty much anything and find the fault, and usually repair it. He was a genius.
In my experience 99% of the time replacement of all electrolytic capacitors restores operation. The remaining 1% is tuner mechanical and hairline circuit board cracks as the cause of failure.
If you get the model number Sams Photo facts may have a guide
https://www.worldradiohistory.com/B.../Sams-Books/SAMS-Auto-Radio-Series-Vol-73.pdf
https://www.worldradiohistory.com/B.../Sams-Books/SAMS-Auto-Radio-Series-Vol-73.pdf
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Yes its the next step, extract it
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Yes, because old capacitors dry out
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Amazing book, thank you!!!
A google search, if you have the radio's model number, can turn up sites that have schematics available.
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