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Expert: - 6/19/2008


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I have a 1997 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer.  I have the power antenna.  My problem is that when I go to use the radio I cannot pick up stations all the time.  I can pick up stations only in certain spots and times of day.  I have tried to replace the factory radio with another radio but even a new radio has the same problems.  How would I go about fixing this problem so that I could pick up radio stations?

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the problem is the radio, it always happens they always lose the fm and give problems when it gets hot
the radio needs to be repair or replace,
the problem is that you never replace the radio, that unit at front is the controller that is why there was no antenna plug, it is not a radio

the ford radio is in the back cargo area right side near the  factory woofer

unit looks like this

http://www.oemautosound.com/pc-229-173-lincoln-sable-taurus-rcu-tunner-amplifier...


you can also buy a rebuilt unit from the same link  no sub out $90.00
but it is best to buy the digital sub radio  for $140.00

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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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