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Expert: - 3/10/2010


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Hello
I have a 2004 Ford F150 Lariat with the 6CD changer radio,
and my problem is that when I start the car my radio is playing but there is no clock and stations, but when I turn on the lights manually or on the auto everything is going back to normal until I turn of the lights when is dark again and after aproximatly 5 minutes the radio is somehow start showing the clock and stations
Thank You Adam

Answer
Check the fuses.  You have no voltage to the dimmer line.  

If you know how to check out the wiring, go here:

http://www.modifiedlife.com/2004-ford-f250-truck-car-radio-stereo-wiring-diagram...

where you can find the wires that handle the illumination.  If the fuses check out good then the wiring  has come loose or a connector is open circuit; something like that.

Good Luck.  

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