Radio stops working until I disconnect and reconnect, what can it be?

Asked by Robbie Jul 05, 2024 at 02:13 PM about the 2005 Volkswagen Jetta 2.5L

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

2005 VW Jetta 2.5 - Radio stops working.  To get it to work I disconnect the
positive wire of battery wait 10 seconds and reconnect.  Radio works ok for
about 2 days.  What can be the issue?  Is it an issue with the Jetta or radio?

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