08 radio volume changes with interior dimmer switch

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Old 03-19-2010, 12:13 PM
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08 radio volume changes with interior dimmer switch

I just bought a used 08 crewcab. I had it detailed and when I got it back, the interior light dimmer switch was down all the way. When I moved it back up the radio got quieter. If I returned the dimmer switch to the lowest position, the radio gets louder. Also, the volume changes when I turn the headlights on. Any ideas? Is it the radio or the light switch?
 
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Old 03-19-2010, 01:37 PM
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Is it a factory radio ?

If so, has it even been switched from factory to after market, and back ?

The reason I ask, it sounds like the speed volume got hooked to the interior dimmer switch.
 
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it is a lease return, so I doubt that the radio has been changed, but I don't know that for sure. It is the factory radio as far as I can tell. I'll have to check and see if the speedo volume works, if not that might be a place to start.
 
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Old 03-19-2010, 03:42 PM
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Best bet is to pull the radio, and see if the harness has been spliced.

Some do not get the adapter harness for the radio ( or one is not available ) and they hack it together.
 
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Thanks, I'll have a look this weekend
 



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