Need help identifying a car stereo

[csprinks]

I bought a 2001 saturn sl2 where the previous owner had put in an aftermarket stereo on craigslist. I like it because it has an SD card slot and I can just load up the SD card with music and then not have to touch it while driving. Unfortunately it has a fatal flaw. It does not stay at the volume I set it when I turn the car off and on. It defaults to volume 12 or 13 which is ear blastingly loud. So every time I turn on my car I get blasted again and again, I normally have it at volume 1 and even that is pushing it. There does not seem to be a menu button or anything to change the EQ or any other settings. I have pushed every button, held down all the buttons for several seconds etc... It also does not have a brand name or any kind of identifier that would allow me to look up a manual. And of course the last owner didn't have a manual for it. Any help in identifying the maker or fixing the settings would be much appreciated. Thanks!

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[Mike88317]

Try clicking the volume nob it should open menu options and then there should be an option in there for default volume level u should be avle to adjust it from there.

 

[marc2112 10+ year member]

Unbranded fleabay hu from china.

Car Auto Audio Stereo In Dash Radio Fm Mp3 Player Input Input Receiver 1DIN SC

 

[csprinks]

I did that, didn't work >_

 

[Mike88317]

Like the other guy said that i didnt notice its a noname deck wich pretty much is junk or a nockoff and its not gonna function good at all. I would replace it unless you could deal with the issues

 

[csprinks]

Like the other guy said that i didnt notice its a noname deck wich pretty much is junk or a nockoff and its not gonna function good at all. I would replace it unless you could deal with the issues

What would you suggest as a replacement? the speakers and everything are fine. Can I get something for around $50 or less? Or are they all going to be **** in that price range?

 

[Mike88317]

If your looking for a brand new deck for $50 then yeah they will most likely be crap u could find some good ones for around $100 new. Or you could check craigslist around your area people sell them pretty cheap pioneer, alpine, boss, are decent brands.

 

[csprinks]

Thanks for the help. I will keep that mind. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[macsdad 10+ year member]

Did someone just say that boss is a decent brand? If you up your budget to 150 or so you should be able to find a lot better than that one. Kenwood, Pioneer, JVC, I usually do my research on crutchfield, you can put in year make and model, will tell you what fits, and what is needed to install is usually included.