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Old 08-15-2008, 01:11 PM
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Angry Radio powers off at random

I checked the fueses and it's all ok. Sometimes when I'm driving and listening to the radio/cd/tape it will power off for no reason. Even if I press the power button it won't come back on until it feels like it. Sometimes it come on in a few secs, sometimes 30 mins and sometime an hour.

Has anyone run into this problem before?

I have an hour commute and I need to get this fix!!! =)

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Old 08-15-2008, 01:20 PM
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It means you need a new radio, you can get a re-manned unit for about $300 at the dealer.
 
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Old 08-15-2008, 03:57 PM
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or you have a bad ground somewhere or it being shorted out my aftermarket radio did the same thing and i rewired everything and it never did it again
 
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Old 08-15-2008, 04:19 PM
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No, the stock radios are known to turn on and off like that. Factory wiring won't ground out.
 
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Old 08-16-2008, 10:22 AM
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I will sell you one from a 1998 for $100 w/ changer if it will work for you....
 
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