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Old 03-27-2006, 02:32 PM
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For those who still have the OEM radio and can't stand the speed controlled volume feature, all you need to do is cut the speed control wire (gray/pink) on the main radio harness. You can verify this on the radio's wiring chart, which should be affixed to the unit itself.

Removing the radio takes special keys. Mine came with the car, but any radio shop shop be able to pull the radio out for you or sell you the keys.

Just cut and tape off the ends of the wire and VOILA...the radio's volume will not fluctuate with the speed of the car.

With the keys it's a two minute job.
Old 03-27-2006, 02:38 PM
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Or you could just turn it off........
Old 03-27-2006, 02:39 PM
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No way! I actually like that feature.
Old 03-27-2006, 02:41 PM
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...ditto for tx996cab - i just turned mine off
Old 03-27-2006, 02:47 PM
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Or you could just turn it off........
DOH....that's what happens when you don't have an owners manual....oh well same result
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Originally Posted by Ucube
No way! I actually like that feature.
Ucube - I'm with you. I like the variable speed volume feature.
Old 03-28-2006, 01:25 AM
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I love the speed controlled volume, almost as much as the 320 HP, ok maybe not quite that much but close
Old 03-28-2006, 01:32 AM
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There's a radio in our cars?
Old 03-28-2006, 02:16 AM
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With the Cab - you GOTTA have the auto volume control.
Old 03-28-2006, 02:28 AM
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I think mine maybe off. I never notice any vol change. Time to check
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If you really want an inexpensive and cheap LIFE-SAVING mod, wire the seat heat source circuit into the street/parking lights for DRLs.
Old 03-28-2006, 11:21 AM
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No radio to deal with in mine........

-Eli
Old 03-28-2006, 04:51 PM
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What are DLRs?
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Originally Posted by joes c4 cab
With the Cab - you GOTTA have the auto volume control.
Roger that, Joe.

By the way, here's the instruction manual for the DCR-220. You'll need Adobe Reader to view it. Page 26 has the GAL setting (adjustable volume), but to adjust this, you need to enter the user menu (page 25). Good luck.

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Old 03-30-2006, 09:17 PM
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i would swear mine is hooked up to work in reverse?


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