Radio display going out; CD won't work

tinystitches · 10-24-2004, 03:10 PM

I have a 1998 Ford Explorer XLT with AM/FM radio/CD/cassette player. It has the RDS, which I absolutely love. However, about a year ago the CD player quit working......it sounds like it is trying to eat my CD.

Then, the display started going off at whim. Now, the display does not work at all, which is very annoying as I rely on the clock and enjoy the RDS for telling the station and song info.

My question is: Would it be beneficial to have the unit repaired, or just replace it? If replacing it, where would be the best place to find a good price for the same stereo unit, or a comparable one with the RDS system? Thanks for any help!

hecjt · 10-24-2004, 08:19 PM

Mine is doing the same thing. Sometimes the CD player works, then the display goes out. Then none of the buttons work. The volume knob sometimes causes the sound to cut out entirely.

I'm actually looking at replacing mine with an aftermarket unit that will work with my iPod. I assume that fixing my radio will cost just as much as buying a new one.

sandidayglo · 10-25-2004, 06:55 PM

After battleing radio, CD, power window and turn signal idicator (which all malfunction at will and seem to all be connected) I have decided what to replace: THE WHOLE DAMN EXPLORER SPORT! With a Toyota.

Merlin7111 · 10-27-2004, 07:17 PM

I had the same problem and have fixed it PERMANATLY. Ford charges an arm and a leg and it usually breaks a month later. The fix is a little tricky and requires a soldering iron and about an hour of your time. E-Mail me if you are interested in the fix and I will send you the instructions.

hecjt · 10-29-2004, 01:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Merlin7111

I had the same problem and have fixed it PERMANATLY. Ford charges an arm and a leg and it usually breaks a month later. The fix is a little tricky and requires a soldering iron and about an hour of your time. E-Mail me if you are interested in the fix and I will send you the instructions.

Merlin, I'd be interested in that fix if you could email instructions to me. I'm at christofteberg@alaska.net. Thanks.

tinystitches · 11-01-2004, 08:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Merlin7111

I had the same problem and have fixed it PERMANATLY. Ford charges an arm and a leg and it usually breaks a month later. The fix is a little tricky and requires a soldering iron and about an hour of your time. E-Mail me if you are interested in the fix and I will send you the instructions.

Merlin: I would be interested in your method of fixing this problem also. Please e-mail the information to me also. E-mail: tinystitches@msn.com

Thanks

Cynful · 11-02-2004, 09:26 AM

Originally Posted by Merlin7111
I had the same problem and have fixed it PERMANATLY. Ford charges an arm and a leg and it usually breaks a month later. The fix is a little tricky and requires a soldering iron and about an hour of your time. E-Mail me if you are interested in the fix and I will send you the instructions.
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Merlin: I would be interested in your method of fixing this problem also. Please e-mail the information to me also. E-mail: cynful27@hotmail.com

slimabc · 11-05-2004, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Merlin7111

I had the same problem and have fixed it PERMANATLY. Ford charges an arm and a leg and it usually breaks a month later. The fix is a little tricky and requires a soldering iron and about an hour of your time. E-Mail me if you are interested in the fix and I will send you the instructions.

Merlin I need this fix , could you pls send me the info. Yoohoo113@hotmail.com

becky locklin · 11-05-2004, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Merlin7111

I had the same problem and have fixed it PERMANATLY. Ford charges an arm and a leg and it usually breaks a month later. The fix is a little tricky and requires a soldering iron and about an hour of your time. E-Mail me if you are interested in the fix and I will send you the instructions.

I have the same problem with my 98 explorer. Would you send me the fix?

KBoney · 11-06-2004, 08:44 PM

I have the same problem bro. help me out with the instructions.
kboney@hotmail.com

s10blazerman4x4 · 11-07-2004, 01:43 PM

im having the same problem help me out w the instructions

srh222@comcast.net

bitsyras · 11-08-2004, 12:16 AM

Hey Merlin - I've got a dead display too. What's the fix? Thanks! -mark (bitsyras@hotmail.com)

tkhathaway · 11-09-2004, 10:07 AM

I would be interested in your method of fixing this problem also. Please e-mail the information to me also. E-mail: tkhathaway@hotmail.com

97montero · 11-09-2004, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Merlin7111

I had the same problem and have fixed it PERMANATLY. Ford charges an arm and a leg and it usually breaks a month later. The fix is a little tricky and requires a soldering iron and about an hour of your time. E-Mail me if you are interested in the fix and I will send you the instructions.

Please send me those instructions also. I would really appreciate it.
lancerowland@cox.net

HackenJack · 11-11-2004, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Merlin7111

I had the same problem and have fixed it PERMANATLY. Ford charges an arm and a leg and it usually breaks a month later. The fix is a little tricky and requires a soldering iron and about an hour of your time. E-Mail me if you are interested in the fix and I will send you the instructions.

Would appreciate a copy of the procedure you used to fix this problem.

Thanks:

Jack at jjmanley@cox.net

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