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Car Forum / Ford / Ford Cars / November 2007No Station Indicators on Radio
1990 F150. The radio workd fine, but the indicator shows no stations. I assume there should be a clock too. I'm slowly learning this truck, but here's another puzzler. Anyone got any suggestions, or is this a dead readout, possibly a common problem on these models...... This is just a radio, no cd or tape player. Thanks > 1990 F150. The radio workd fine, but the indicator shows no stations. > I assume there should be a clock too. [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > Thanks There is a book that came with the truck. It is called, now get this, "The Owner's Manual." Read that. If you don't have it, you should be able to find one on the internet (e.g., Ebay) or buy one at the Ford dealer. Jeff >> 1990 F150. The radio workd fine, but the indicator shows no stations. >> I assume there should be a clock too. I'm slowly learning this truck, [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > > Jeff I believe there is a tiny little bulb in the radio that burns out. I don't remember where to get it or how to replace it (soldered on or not) Take the thing apart to see.... >> 1990 F150. The radio workd fine, but the indicator shows no stations. > > There is a book that came with the truck. It is called, now get this, > "The Owner's Manual." Read that. It should be obvious from the small flurry of postings that the OP just bought the truck and it didn't come with an owner's manual. Your wise-a.s answer did not improve the signal to noise ratio here, nor the atmosphere. standard problem with the stock radio in these truck at this age. the bulb burns out. it is not servicable. try turning the headlights on. there is a backlight in there, and you can usually use that to set the radio and clock. > 1990 F150. The radio workd fine, but the indicator shows no stations. > I assume there should be a clock too. [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > Thanks > standard problem with the stock radio in these truck at this age. the bulb > burns out. it is not servicable. It is serviceable. I've persoanlly replaced a couple. The local mechanic keeps the buls in his desk drawer. Ed >> standard problem with the stock radio in these truck at this age. the >> bulb burns out. it is not servicable. [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Ed And you can easily tell if it's the light. Just shine a flashlight into the display. Al >1990 F150. The radio workd fine, but the indicator shows no stations. >I assume there should be a clock too. [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > >Thanks This is/ has been/will always be a common problem. The factory radio uses a backlight for display. It is replaceable if you have a bit of patience, some small phillips screwdrovers and a replacement bulb. Some dealers actually stock it but, I don't have the number. Last I bought were around $1.50 US per bulb. I think I probably got screwed but the radio got fixed! The biggest trick is getting the radio out if you are not familiar with it. Pep Boys and others have the tool to remove the radio for about $5. Once you have done it, you can use a heavy wire. finish nails, welding rod, etc to remove it. Lugnut >>1990 F150. The radio workd fine, but the indicator shows no stations. >>I assume there should be a clock too. [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] > >Lugnut Thanks This is the reason I post to this group. I know most vehicles have common problems and those who work with them know this stuff. An owners manual would be helpful but it dont cover stuff like this. I'm sure I can get the radio out, just a matter of finding the bulb, or a little modification for another bulb. (or another radio from the bone yard). Appreciated the help. just as an update. lugnut, the 90 still used the screws on each side of the radio to mount it to the dash. the din radio with the wire pulls came out in 92 i believe. >>1990 F150. The radio workd fine, but the indicator shows no stations. >>I assume there should be a clock too. [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] > > Lugnut Can't remember for sure about the '90 truck. I know the '90 cars had the spring clips. I know the '92 up trucks had the clips. He'll know as soon as he looks if it has the two little holes on each side. 10 penny finish nails can be used to release the clips once you see how they work. I think the bulbs I used came from a place called Speedometer Service here in Atlanta. They came in like a 10 pack and they made me buy the whole package. They were easy to swap once you get to them. Some of this info is just getting too old to rememeber until I go into my second childhood in a couple of years. Lugnut >just as an update. lugnut, the 90 still used the screws on each side of the >radio to mount it to the dash. the din radio with the wire pulls came out in [quoted text clipped - 23 lines] >> >> Lugnut > Can't remember for sure about the '90 truck. I know the '90 > cars had the spring clips. I know the '92 up trucks had the [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > old to rememeber until I go into my second childhood in a > couple of years. Second childhood? I will never have one. I never left behind my first childhood. Jeff >> Can't remember for sure about the '90 truck. I know the '90 >> cars had the spring clips. I know the '92 up trucks had the [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > >Jeff My ancestors usually lived long enough that they could remember 60 years back like it just happened.. What just happened never was and they use whatever resources they had to buy the toys they never had in their first childhood. I don't know if it is a curse or blessing. Lugnut |
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