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Expert: - 4/27/2009


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I have a 2003 Toyota Matrix with a factory radio/cd player.  I had asked a previous question about the cd player continually ejecting cd's.  You suggested cleaning the laser eye with alcohol.
I removed the radio/cd player, cleaned the laser eye with alcohol and reassembeled it.  My cd player now works fine.  Thanks!  However, now the radio/cd digital display does not display anything... as if the radio were off even though the radio and cd are working.
I have heard of codes that need to be reestablished for the radio to work properly. Or possibly some reset process? Could this be the case?  Or do you think it was something that got disconnected in the disassebly process.

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it looks like to hit the radio or drop it on the table a litle to hard
sometimes clossing the door hard or the glove box hard will burn the radio bulb
it is just a bad bulb


looks like this
http://cgi.ebay.com/PONTIAC-GRAND-PRIX-DISPLAY-LIGHT-BULB-RADIO-CD-PLAYER_W0QQit...

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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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