Audio Systems/2001 Dodge Dakota

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Expert: - 12/12/2006


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Ernesto,

I was experiencing power outages with my factory stereo (Single CD, AM/FM Infinity Unit).  After ~20 minutes or on a +80 degree F day, the radio would start turning off automatically for a split second.  The radio would turn itself back on.  I would sometimes lose the station I was tuned to when listening to the radio.  I never lost my presets.  When I would turn off the radio and turn it back on, I would wind up losing my station and would have to go back to it.  As time went on the unit would lose power and would not come back on (no radio, no clock on the radio face).  Now the radio does not work at all.  I checked the fuses along the way, and didn't find anything.  I haven't checked them since the system stopped working all together, but I plan to do this soon.  Any ideas?

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HI
there is a problem on some of the dodge dakota and it is the ac system when the ac is very cold it makes condensation  and this goes in to the radio so most likely that is what happend and the radio is done now your radio will need to be service by a tech you can check all your fuses but they are going to be ok
sorry i can not help you more  

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Please year and model of the vehicle i need all the details I'am a car electronics installer with 23 years of experience. I'am very familiar with installations of in-dash head units,factory head units, factory car audio, hands-free phone kits, auxiliary audio inputs and iPod iPhone interface integration and security systems if you need any help with your factory stereo, or how to add auxiliary audio or listen to your ipod android in the vehicle I currently have a MECP Master Installation Technician certification. My answers are based on my experience in vehicles and my knowledge of automotive electronics I don't put much emphasis on brand names; you won't often find me putting down a brand or pushing one on dont send me a list of what brands i like better sorry i can not help you with aftermarket or vehicles that are not in the u.s.a also video and security

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