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Car Forum / Ford / Ford Explorer / February 200798 Radio light
98 Explorer: My radio has lost the light in the dial and clock. Radio, CD, tape and buttons work just fine, however, I can't see the frequency or the clock. Probably a internal light, anyone had any luck fixing a problem like this, or does one head to the nearest dealership with this problem? Thanks, Steve check out this site re: repair or replacement of board. I had the same problem and this site took care of the problem easily http://www.shareamemory.com/radio/ > 98 Explorer: My radio has lost the light in the dial and clock. Radio, > CD, tape and buttons work just fine, however, I can't see the frequency or [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > Thanks, > Steve > check out this site re: repair or replacement of board. I had the same > problem and this site took care of the problem easily [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] >>Thanks, >>Steve If you don't want to pay $20 for the info, which used to be freely shared and posted on other web sites until that shareamemory.com guy began impersonating a lawyer and emailing threats to intimidate those sharing the info, you can read this forum http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39115&pp=20 and probably figure it out. >> check out this site re: repair or replacement of board. I had the >> same problem and this site took care of the problem easily [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39115&pp=20 and > probably figure it out. I wanna thank you for that info too. I bought my '98 XLT on Saturday with a bad display, and was ready to send the guy the 20 bucks. I'm sure I can fix the display, but I also have a problem with the CD player. It won't take a CD when I try to insert it. Any ideas on that? Thanks Bill Roach, New and so far happy Explorer owner. >>>check out this site re: repair or replacement of board. I had the >>>same problem and this site took care of the problem easily [quoted text clipped - 25 lines] > > Bill Roach, New and so far happy Explorer owner. I guess there'd be a sensor that sees the CD going into the slot, and a motorized grabber thingy that pulls it in :) This place was recommended, or at least mentioned, here once: http://www.speedometerservice.com/services.php I'd use them for repairs before I'd send my radio to a certain someone else previously referred to, who has shown himself to be dishonest. Myself, I'd probably replace the troublesome Ford radio with something around $100-$150 from Circuit City. My Dad has a '98 XLT, and he *never* uses the radio so it can't have heat damage, can it? But I've seen the radio display flickering anyway... when it isn't even turned on. > Myself, I'd probably replace the troublesome Ford radio with something > around $100-$150 from Circuit City. My Dad has a '98 XLT, and he > *never* uses the radio so it can't have heat damage, can it? But I've > seen the radio display flickering anyway... when it isn't even turned > on. That's might be the way to go. Hell, CDs are a PITA anyway. I really need an MP# player in there. Thanks Roach > 98 Explorer: My radio has lost the light in the dial and clock. Radio, > CD, tape and buttons work just fine, however, I can't see the frequency or [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > Thanks, > Steve Folks, I appreciate all the responses I recieved from all of you. I removed the radio, took it to a friend that can repair anything, he cleaned up the solder joints, repaired two and the display works great. This is a great group. Thanks again, Steve I found that pulling those large 1+ Watt through-hole resistors away from the board helped a lot when I redid mine. I think they heat up and cause issues with the components on the other side so having a little airspace underneath helps. I fixed mine 3+ years ago and the problem hasn't come back.  SignatureAllan Williams >> 98 Explorer: My radio has lost the light in the dial and clock. Radio, >> CD, tape and buttons work just fine, however, I can't see the frequency [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > Thanks again, > Steve My '98 has a similar problem. When I start the vehicle, they're off. And they may or may not suddenly come on as I'm driving. If they come on - they stay on until I shut it down. Odd, but no big deal as I mostly listen to one radio station and wear a watch - heh. John B. > 98 Explorer: My radio has lost the light in the dial and clock. Radio, CD, > tape and buttons work just fine, however, I can't see the frequency or the > clock. Probably a internal light, anyone had any luck fixing a problem like > this, or does one head to the nearest dealership with this problem? > Thanks, > Steve
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