Problem with the volume on my Audi concert!!

[Mark Hopkins]

my audi concert stereo all works fine until i go to turn the volume up or down. when i do this it seems to have a mind of it's own, either going really load and about blowing the speakers or really quiet.
is this a problem that is easily fixable, or will it need replacing??
your help would be much appreciated.

 

[MintyS3]

Common fault. Occurs after 10,000 volume changes or something. Best thing to do it get a new HU.

 

[kitpayne]

if you want a standard replacement I brought this one from ebay. Had it nearly a month now and all seems fine. :icon_thumright:

 

[indiemike]

Had the same problem with mine a few months ago, used to send me crazy. Would get in the car and it was nice and quite then try and turn it up a little to hear the radio then im ears would be bleeding

Ended up with a Alpine, never looked back

 

[A3Tom]

Yep. mine does it....but oddly only in cold weather. The birds TT's the same too so I'm going to get a couple of new head units from Stoke Audi off egay.

T

 

[AndyMac]

Once it starts it will just get worse unfortunately.

 

[Mark Hopkins]

looks like a new hu is the way to go.
thanks guys!!:icon_thumright:

 

[The Doctor]

I think my Concert is just starting to do this. I've got the Bose audio system on my 2003 S3. What replacement head unit (must have CD) do you recommend?

 

[indiemike]

Alpine CDE-103BT

Its got bluetooth for phone use
Connects to Ipod
Great Sounds
The Unit is red and looks good with the surround red lighting of the S3

 

[simch]

can be fixed and as a known issue, i heard some dealers were swapping them under warranty??

 

[davesappy]

I too have the same volume problem! Drives me bonkers!
Are aftermarket stereos compatible with the boot-mounted CD changer? My A3 came with it and I don't really want to have it and it not to work with a new stereo!
Cheers