Talking Lady - Does anyone know how to overhaul it?

[Basenjiluke]

I have three of these black boxes that contain the mechanism for the talking lady: lights on, door open, lights are on, etc. However none of these boxes produce a clear sound of her voice. I believe the mechanism is a like a 8 track player of sorts but I never taken one a part. Is there and all digital version that someone created to replace this hard to find part? I know most members say she is annoying and rather have her unplugged, but she gives the Maxiam some uniqueness. My car is the 1983 model year. Thanks Paul

[Duaneclark]

I've noticed that each Maxima has a little different voice, probably due to climate, storage, age, etc. To work on the unit I would just take it around to some local electronics shops and see what they recommend. If you have a dead one, maybe take it apart to see what it looks like. I also remember a U-tube video where a guy works on one, try that.

[Bassher]

Goodness, no, if I have to build my own.