Radio problems
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Radio problems
This is going to sound strange.
Doesn't happaen all the time. Ford dealership thinks I'm crazy.
I have a 1998 Explorer XLT with the 6 CD changer and in-dash slot CD radio.
Every now and then the radio will just turn itself off. The clock is still on but I cannot turn the radio back on. I can insert a CD and the CD will play but I can't change tracks nor can I turn the radio on. I can eject the CD and the radio will stay on. In a few miutes in will shut off and I cannot turn it back on. In a very short while it will turn itself on.
After awhile it stops doing this and I have no problems.
I said it would sound strange.
Anybody got any ideas?
Doesn't happaen all the time. Ford dealership thinks I'm crazy.
I have a 1998 Explorer XLT with the 6 CD changer and in-dash slot CD radio.
Every now and then the radio will just turn itself off. The clock is still on but I cannot turn the radio back on. I can insert a CD and the CD will play but I can't change tracks nor can I turn the radio on. I can eject the CD and the radio will stay on. In a few miutes in will shut off and I cannot turn it back on. In a very short while it will turn itself on.
After awhile it stops doing this and I have no problems.
I said it would sound strange.
Anybody got any ideas?
Elder User
Joined: Sep 2000
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From: Kelseyville, CA
Radio problems
If it is still under warranty, has the dealer tried replacing the radio? If out of warranty, it would probably be cheaper to just buy a new radio if it is annoying enough. Visteon makes Ford replacement radios if you need to go that route.
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From: Rural Florida Panhandle
Radio problems
I have a different problem with the same radio in my 98 explorer.
Here is the response I got from sotoelectronics:
"Dear Winford,
Thank you for your inquiry.
The display board has a cold solder connection. We can repair the radio
unit.
You can send in your radio unit for repair. If you have any questions about
sending it in, please call us at 800-442-4491."
I would give them a call before buying a new radio. I just got the reply today, so will be giving them a call on my problem.
Winford
Here is the response I got from sotoelectronics:
"Dear Winford,
Thank you for your inquiry.
The display board has a cold solder connection. We can repair the radio
unit.
You can send in your radio unit for repair. If you have any questions about
sending it in, please call us at 800-442-4491."
I would give them a call before buying a new radio. I just got the reply today, so will be giving them a call on my problem.
Winford
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Radio problems
I've had the display go out on mine twice in one year now - I have the Ford extended warranty though, do they have to replace it for free - you should probably just get an aftermarket radio - much cheaper in the long run...
