Radio died...is it hopeless?
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Radio died...is it hopeless?
Hi...I've an 83 280ZXT, and when I turned the key to acc position 1, the point at which the radio/subwoofers/antenna go on, the radio played/displayed a few secs then went out/no display, and I've not been able to get it going since! I checked the radio fuse, as well as the other fuse the self powered sub amps run off of and no burnt fuses. The subs powered up along with all other acc position 1 devices, so I am pretty sure there's nothing wrong with ignition power relay, and I am pretty sure no aftermarket fuses were wired into the radio, only underhood relays for the amp-which are ok too! The antenna doesn't go up, though, which is to be expected, I guess (assume there's no other fuse/relay for that, right?).
I checked the Nissan service manual, and they don't show any other fuses at the point of the radio, so I'm reluctant to pull it out for that. Can anyone tell me if there's another fuse or relay that could affect the radio alone? If not, which connector do I pull off the radio once I pull it out and check what pins on it for 12V operation.
When/if I get that far, can you tell me if its usually cheaper to send these out somewhere to fix if it's a power supply/amp issue within the radio, and WHO DOES THAT? If not, any leads for an identical replacement at low cost, other than waiting on Ebay?
Thanks
John-Natick, MA..was going to use the "rear" ash tray cut out for my 60GB iPod
I checked the Nissan service manual, and they don't show any other fuses at the point of the radio, so I'm reluctant to pull it out for that. Can anyone tell me if there's another fuse or relay that could affect the radio alone? If not, which connector do I pull off the radio once I pull it out and check what pins on it for 12V operation.
When/if I get that far, can you tell me if its usually cheaper to send these out somewhere to fix if it's a power supply/amp issue within the radio, and WHO DOES THAT? If not, any leads for an identical replacement at low cost, other than waiting on Ebay?
Thanks
John-Natick, MA..was going to use the "rear" ash tray cut out for my 60GB iPod
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Joined: Mar 2001
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From: Seattle, WA
My stock radio was always flaky. I had issues with the power button. I would press it and the radio would turn on and off really quick. I think once the thing dies, its gone.
Say goodbye to your awsome 80's technology. Or buy one used that works and slap it in. I've got a couple I could test. Both from 1983. There are several variants of the stock tape deck/radio combo from 79-83. But 82-83 all should be the same.
...I'd really suggest moving onto a new aftermarket deck.
Say goodbye to your awsome 80's technology. Or buy one used that works and slap it in. I've got a couple I could test. Both from 1983. There are several variants of the stock tape deck/radio combo from 79-83. But 82-83 all should be the same.
...I'd really suggest moving onto a new aftermarket deck.
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From: el paso tx
Check your alternator sometimes the amps and subs can drain out your power take it off and take it to your local auto zone they do free test on alternators, it happened to me a while back as well.
-Chuck
-Chuck
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