2002 VW Passat GLX AWD, stereo stopped working

use an adapter,do not cut factory wiring harness!!!!!!!!!!!! plug right into the factory plug,get your adapter here or find one online,dont forget your antenna adapter too,walmart also carries the adapters, Car Stereo Installation Parts for2001 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT4DR 5DR SDN WGN GLX

This sounds much like bad connections somewhere, and possibly at the battery. Is the battery fully charged and always starts well? Are all body grounds clean and tight? You are losing juice somewhere. Can you use jumper wires and amp gauge to test at the flasher?

on the engine block next to the left engine mount.

It can be wiring issue.The stereo wiring has to be inspected.

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Yes it can be Amp problem,but there are many other possibilities like loose connection,radio wires getting short.

I suggest you to go through the troubleshooting help links related to car radio problems.
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Radio goes ON and OFF while driving?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.com/2012/01/radio-goes-on-and-off-while-driving.html

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Cigarette lighter, Remote central locking, and Radio stopped working http://whoisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/07/cigarette-lighter-remote-central.html

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VW passat radio off safe mode? VW radio CODE? http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.in/2012/03/vw-passat-radio-off-safe-mode-vw-radio.html

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How to wire new Radio on 1990 Toyota Celica?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/how-to-wire-new-radio-on-1990-toyota.html

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Radio Stereo Wiring Diagram for 1991 Chevy 1500?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/radio-stereo-wiring-diagram-for-1991.html

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How to remove radio on Acura Car models?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2011/11/how-to-remove-radio-on-acura-car-models.html

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Where is Radio Fuse located on 2007 Dodge charger?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/where-is-radio-fuse-located-on-2007.html

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How to reset Radio code after car battery is died?

http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/12/how-to-reset-radio-code-after-car.html

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Can car radio code block Passkey anti theft system ?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/can-car-radio-code-block-passkey-anti.html

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After Market Stereo wiring for 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/after-market-stereo-wiring-for-1999.html

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Chevy car radio doesn't allow to switch to the XM Band to get the radio ID?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2012/01/chevy-car-radio-doesnt-allow-to-switch.html

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No power to radio on 2005 Toyota Scion Xb?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2012/01/no-power-to-radio-on-2005-toyota-scion.html

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Radio wiring diagram for 1997 Lincoln Town Car?

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only the back glass for my Volkswagen Passat 2000 not working I need help please

have you checked all the hoses for leaks as well as radiator? Yes a water pump may be the cause and can be done by a do it yourselfer depending on your skill level.

double sided tape and bluetac worked for me!!

try undoing your battery for a few minutes. if that doesnt work look in your cars manual if you have one under radio and it should tell you. if nothing else call your dealer and ask their service dept. if they dont know ask for a technician or call a local repair shop they are pretty knowledgeable.

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