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Went dead. No lights, no sound, no aerial up, no CD, etc. Checked both fuses. Radio repair guy said that it was a board that controlled the on/off switch but he couldn't find a replacement. I'm not sure he was even aware that he was looking at a head unit and not a radio but I could be wrong. Anyway, ordered a used unit on eBay that was in "working condition" from a 1997 Explorer. Plugged it in and same thing, nothing. Checked fuses again. Checked wiring and all looks good. Could order another used unit but any other ideas/suggestions?

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that is not the problem , the radio needs 3 powers and there are 3 fuses, radio,memory,amplifier
if they are all ok , the RCU tuner box is difective and needs to be replace, look on the right side panel next to the woofer , the complet panel needs to be remove
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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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