92 Cadillac Allante Radio Problems

[JustZman]

I just purchased this car last Saturday, 3/06/2004, and the owner said that the radio/cd/cassette worked fine before the long 6 year sleep the car had. After removing the cover, gas, & dust, I installed a new battery and started the car. The readio came on and looked to be working fine. None of the speakers/amps made a sound. I have heard it said that the cars computer had an anti-theft system that would make the radio not work. Anyone have any ideas that I could try to get the system up?
thanks
Ed

[ckucia]

I'm confused. It sounds like you had it working, but the title says problems.

What is it doing (or what is it not doing)?

Also, there are a fair amount of us who straddle boards, but you may want to put up a post at www.allantenet.us (click on the Allante Net button below the big picture). Lots of Allante fanatics there, some with lots of knowledge.

There are a lot of parts that are not Allante-specific (drivetrain) but the radio is one part that is unique to the Allante (although the amps were used on other vehicles).

Dhussey is particularly well-versed at keeping these cars operating and he is a great source of used parts as well.

Personally, my radio worked and I was able to find a replacement belt for the cassette player. My amps were toast, so I went with an aftermarket amp and replacement speakers. I'm happy with the performance, but its more money and work.

[El Dobro]

I can't help you to get the radio going, but I can tell you Allantes weren't equipped with the radio Theftlock system.

[carnut]

Does this car have the factory mobile phone? is there a cradle in the console to support a phone? If yes, I would ck that first. The hands free operation caused the speakers to switch to phone. Maybe something disconnected?

[jimschmook]

Originally Posted by JustZman

I just purchased this car last Saturday, 3/06/2004, and the owner said that the radio/cd/cassette worked fine before the long 6 year sleep the car had. After removing the cover, gas, & dust, I installed a new battery and started the car. The readio came on and looked to be working fine. None of the speakers/amps made a sound. I have heard it said that the cars computer had an anti-theft system that would make the radio not work. Anyone have any ideas that I could try to get the system up?
thanks
Ed

Did you ever get the problem fixed? I have the same issue. Radio truns on and lightsup, but just get a pop or loud click from speakers.Nosound from any of them? Is that what you experienced? Any solution?

Jim

[Allantesource]

What you are gettng is a symptom of amp failure. This is very common. Most have been replaced by now. We have instructions for removing them on our website at www.allantesource.com . Look for the "Bose Spkrs" button on the left menu items. We may have a set of rebuilt units in stock if you are interested.