1990 Bose Radio CD Cassette unit not working - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

richarde · 07-21-2021

I wonder if anyone may be able to help. I have a Bose Radio CD Cassette unit that I purchased some while ago that does not work, other than the radio light coming on when I switch the unit on. The antenna does not go up, there is no sound when either a cassette or CD is set to play - however, both the CD and cassette do eject. I have another identical Bose unit in the car which works fine other than the CD, which doesn't play, a common problem I believe! When I install the unit that I purchased, nothing happens, apart from the light! So, it appears that everything else on the car is working and that the fault lies in the unit.
I live in the UK and, with postage and customs and duty etc, it's going to cost a fortune to send it for repair in the USA.
Does anyone have a repair manual for one of these, or any straightforward instructions on where the problem(s) may be? Also, if spares are required, is there a good source who will send me the parts?
Any help would be gratefully received!

TX '90 ZR1 · 07-21-2021

Don't know if he can help with your particular situation, but Dr. Don is the "go to" guy for Bose systems.

Corvette95 · 07-22-2021

I ship stuff from the UK, not that much. Send to Dr. Dons. Fix it right.

Matt B · 07-22-2021

I have a company in Germany who is specialized in GM audio. They took care of my control head and CDM. Seems they did a good job, service and lead times are actually amazing.
Check out www.gte.de or better PM me if you need a direct contact. I paid 350 Euros or so for a complete overhaul of cassette deck and cd, replacement of various caps incl cleaning and restoration of circuits, etc

Not sure if they are as good as the Dr but can't say anything bad about them. Highly recommended in German Corvette forum, too...

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richarde · 07-24-2021

Thanks for the replies.
Following Matt B's good experience, I have decided to request a quote from GTE Automotive in Germany. I will let the forum know how I get on, as it would be good to have a trusted European repairer for the Bose equipment in our cars.

richarde · 03-24-2022

I ended up using United Radio in New York. They were the only Company that I emailed who replied to me! Overall they were very helpful with great communications. The price was good and they shipped it back to my home in England. I've fitted it to the car and it works well.

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secondchance · 03-24-2022

Quote:

Originally Posted by richarde

I ended up using United Radio in New York. They were the only Company that I emailed who replied to me! Overall they were very helpful with great communications. The price was good and they shipped it back to my home in England. I've fitted it to the car and it works well.

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Happy ending. Thank you for posting how you resolved it and who did the repair.

07-21-2021	#1
richarde Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 68	1990 Bose Radio CD Cassette unit not working I wonder if anyone may be able to help. I have a Bose Radio CD Cassette unit that I purchased some while ago that does not work, other than the radio light coming on when I switch the unit on. The antenna does not go up, there is no sound when either a cassette or CD is set to play - however, both the CD and cassette do eject. I have another identical Bose unit in the car which works fine other than the CD, which doesn't play, a common problem I believe! When I install the unit that I purchased, nothing happens, apart from the light! So, it appears that everything else on the car is working and that the fault lies in the unit. I live in the UK and, with postage and customs and duty etc, it's going to cost a fortune to send it for repair in the USA. Does anyone have a repair manual for one of these, or any straightforward instructions on where the problem(s) may be? Also, if spares are required, is there a good source who will send me the parts? Any help would be gratefully received! __________________ Richard 1990, numbers 1821 and 2391 1821 - owned since Nov 2002, charcoal / Gray, Stainless headers, B&B system, 4.10's 2391 - owned since Jan 2019, Black / Black, have completed restoration. Jeal headers, Corsa system, 4.10's, Aluminum flywheel with Carolina clutch.

07-21-2021	#2
TX '90 ZR1 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: TX Posts: 2,008	Re: 1990 Bose Radio CD Cassette unit not working Don't know if he can help with your particular situation, but Dr. Don is the "go to" guy for Bose systems. __________________ Kenny 1990 #442

07-22-2021	#3
Corvette95 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Decatur, AL Posts: 1,112	Re: 1990 Bose Radio CD Cassette unit not working I ship stuff from the UK, not that much. Send to Dr. Dons. Fix it right. __________________ Corvette95 Registry and Forum (*************) 1989 C4 Conv Wht/Gry Auto Hardtop Top Flight SOLD 1995 C4 Coupe Purple/Blk 6 Speed 1989 C4 Conv Wht/Red Auto SOLD 1996 C4 Conv Black/Tan Auto SOLD 1994 C4 Coupe Wht/Blk SOLD 1995 C4 ZR-1 White/Gry #278 Dual Dunn Head SOLD 1986 C4 Coupe Black/Red 4+3 SOLD 1990 C4 ZR-1 Red/Red #0454

07-22-2021	#4
Matt B Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Beautiful Bavaria Posts: 523	Re: 1990 Bose Radio CD Cassette unit not working I have a company in Germany who is specialized in GM audio. They took care of my control head and CDM. Seems they did a good job, service and lead times are actually amazing. Check out www.gte.de or better PM me if you need a direct contact. I paid 350 Euros or so for a complete overhaul of cassette deck and cd, replacement of various caps incl cleaning and restoration of circuits, etc Not sure if they are as good as the Dr but can't say anything bad about them. Highly recommended in German Corvette forum, too... Sent from my SM-G991B using ZR-1 Net Registry mobile app __________________ ZR-1 #638/1991

07-24-2021	#5
richarde Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 68	Re: 1990 Bose Radio CD Cassette unit not working Thanks for the replies. Following Matt B's good experience, I have decided to request a quote from GTE Automotive in Germany. I will let the forum know how I get on, as it would be good to have a trusted European repairer for the Bose equipment in our cars. __________________ Richard 1990, numbers 1821 and 2391 1821 - owned since Nov 2002, charcoal / Gray, Stainless headers, B&B system, 4.10's 2391 - owned since Jan 2019, Black / Black, have completed restoration. Jeal headers, Corsa system, 4.10's, Aluminum flywheel with Carolina clutch.

03-24-2022	#6
richarde Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 68	Re: 1990 Bose Radio CD Cassette unit not working I ended up using United Radio in New York. They were the only Company that I emailed who replied to me! Overall they were very helpful with great communications. The price was good and they shipped it back to my home in England. I've fitted it to the car and it works well. Sent from my iPad using ZR-1 Net Registry __________________ Richard 1990, numbers 1821 and 2391 1821 - owned since Nov 2002, charcoal / Gray, Stainless headers, B&B system, 4.10's 2391 - owned since Jan 2019, Black / Black, have completed restoration. Jeal headers, Corsa system, 4.10's, Aluminum flywheel with Carolina clutch.