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Expert: - 7/12/2006


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I purchased a used 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix with a factory delco radio.  The main screen that tells the time and what channel your on does not light up.  I purchaed a used radio, plugged it in an the light came on at first but before putting everything back together I tryed the radio again and the light went out.  I then opened up the radio and found the light in question.  When the radio was again powered it flickered on and off a couple of times and then went out.  It apears to be a problem with the wring rather then the light or radio.  Can you give me some help is solving the problem.  

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there is two wires for this the orange and orange with stripe  
but i also know that some pontiac vehicles have a little module behind the radio and that powers the lights
maybe that is your problem and not the radio
good luck
sorry i can not help you more  

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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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