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.

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.

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!

Radio Power Switch/Knob for A3 Golf - Where to Find
 

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!

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'm considering replacing the whole unit, changing out the 10 year old
speakers, etc, etc. Seems the tech has changed a bunch in the last 10
years. MP3's, CD's in dash, satellite radio... Video and in dash
navigation too, but not me!

It's still cheaper than a car payment ;)

Mark
'95 Jetta GLS

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.