[T3] VW AM/FM Radio

[Jim Adney]

You might try the guy at this site, as he seems to know early VW Sapphire 
radios pretty well. The radio you have must be much later and does not 
seem to be a Sapphire. (Does it say anything on the dial?) Nevertheless, he 
may be able to help you.

https://5060vwradio.myfreesites.net/sapphire-radios

In the past, I've also come across other sites that cover a range of VW "OE" 
radios. There's also this thread on thesamba:

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/archive/index.php/o-t--t-111350--.html

Beyond that, you could look for Molex connectors to see if they have 
anything like what you need, but Molex connectors tend to be rectangular, 
while the message you sent me mentioned a circular (DIN?) connector.

You big problem is going to be what to butcher to install stereo speakers. 
Please don't consider installing in the doors! If you want FM, look for a 
non-stereo AM/FM Sapphire that should be a drop-in installation.

Jim

On 30 Aug 2023 at 11:28, Gary Forsmo wrote:

> I inherited an untested AM/FM car radio.
> 
> The intent was to install the radio in my one-owner, '69 Type 3 Squareback
> which has an original Sapphire (AM only) radio
> 
> There are tags & numbers attached to or stamped on the metal carcass that
> say:
> 
> 1.)  "Designed and built exclusively for Volkswagen ìn the United States of
> America by Motorola Inc."
> 2.)  Another paper tag says: "5VW3916 VOLKSWAGEN"
> 3.)  Another: "15D41284E-01"
> 4.)  Another: "Mod. 5VW3916
> SER. 9285 ... 6504"
> 5.)  Another:  AMooFM KOSUB"
> 6.)  Another: An unreadable paper tag,
> and finally,
> 7.)  "15D41286EO"
> 
> A.)  I've attempted to research each of those tags or numbers with no
> results as to what year, model, or body style they fit.
> 
> B.)  It appears that the plastic mount that held the "under dash"(?) radio,
> is at a pretty severe angle so the face would be plumb & level.
> 
> C.)  There are two leads (Red & Gray) that are the + and -- power wires AND
> 4 other dual wires (black & black with a white tracer) that I believe to be
> Right & Left Speaker wire for stereo.  ???
> 
> Those 6 wires are "female", housed in a 6-pin plastic connector.
> 
> Since 10 or more Radio Shack stores in our Madison, WI area are
> "Permanently Closed", I have been unable to find a supplier that may be
> able to sell me the "male",  6-pin connector counterpart.
> 
> Each of the 6-pin, female connectors measure .081" or 2.07mm ID.
> 
> Do any of our Type 3.org members have any thoughts or suggestions how I can
> resurrect this AM/FM radio?
> 
> WHEW!
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