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Expert: - 5/9/2006


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My stereo is a cassette/radio system. The Radio part has stopped working. It comes on by itself when it's really cold or really hot and sometimes if I bang the dashboard with my fist. The cassette deck works no problem. I think it's a loose wire or bad solder joint. I'd like to remove the stereo but can't figure out how. My unit has four holes, one in each corner of the face plate. Is it worth fixing and if not how could i remove it to install a new unit? Any help would be appreciated.

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the problem is in the tunner the capacitors go bad and leak
time to replace the radio
here is the link on how to remove the radio

http://www.installdr.com/InstallDocs/FLM/PDF/356037.pdf

this is the link for the radio if the radio don't have cd button is cheaper $80.00 you have to call them

http://www.partydown.com/subcat166.htm

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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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