Monsoon sound system problem

[CasualBloke]

Hi,

The "Monsoon" sound system in my 2000 Passat switches itself off and on randomly. Doesn't seem to be the usual loose wire scenario where the on/off is related to hitting bumps, etc. It also affects the tape (and presumably CD - haven't checked). I'm hoping someone else has experienced this and has suggestions for a source of the problem... It is reaaaallly fustraing and I was hoping for a starting point before I pulled the head unit out.

Also, I believe that I need a special tool to remove the head unit - anyone know where I can get this from?

Thanks!!!

Cheers,
Brian.

[boschmann]

It seems fairly common, but I haven't heard of a solution. The tool is available on ebay, do a search on "VW radio tool" or "BMW radio tool".