LITES OUT ?????? - Ford Explorer Ranger Enthusiasts "Serious Explorations"®

DASHARKMAN · 08-08-2002, 03:35 PM

All of a sudden the LED Display on my radio started going on & off---now they are off all the time---Is there a fuse somewhere for the display or is the system shot????
Tnx!!! For N E Help
Dashark

:redexp:
Failed to mention--It's a 98 EB w/ All the toys:p

*jimbo74* · 08-08-2002, 03:48 PM

Sorry to tell you this, but this problem happens a lot... there is a thread on here that says how to fix it.... but for ease, i would just replace it with an aftermarket unit anyway

MyExpWork · 08-08-2002, 03:49 PM

I'll bet its a short in the radio somewhare. I can't imagine a seperate fuse somewhere just for the lights on your radio.

You are probably gonna have to repair or replace the radio itself.

Brian

*Robert* · 08-08-2002, 05:40 PM

Someone posted a complete description and pictures of what needs to be fixed. Aparrently the power distribution board inside the '98 and up Stereos have bad solder joints on them. It is the board that is about 2 1/2" wide by 5" long. Heat up all the solder joints and apply new solder to fix it permanently. I haven't had to do this to my '97 so this is all I remember from the instructions.

DASHARKMAN · 08-08-2002, 05:50 PM

Tnx pplz--I'll look 4 the thread
Dashark

dwnthehatch · 08-08-2002, 06:49 PM

HERE YOU GO!

08-08-2002, 03:35 PM	#1
DASHARKMAN Wannabe Elite Explorer JUSTICE, ILLINOIS 98 EDDIE BAUER EXPLORER Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 4 Vehicle Specs	LITES OUT ?????? All of a sudden the LED Display on my radio started going on & off---now they are off all the time---Is there a fuse somewhere for the display or is the system shot???? Tnx!!! For N E Help Dashark :redexp: Failed to mention--It's a 98 EB w/ All the toys:p Last edited by DASHARKMAN; 08-08-2002 at 03:42 PM.

08-08-2002, 03:48 PM	#2
jimbo74 Elite Ranger NorCal 98 XLT Supercab 4x2 Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 17,627 Vehicle Specs*	Sorry to tell you this, but this problem happens a lot... there is a thread on here that says how to fix it.... but for ease, i would just replace it with an aftermarket unit anyway __________________ My Truck

08-08-2002, 03:49 PM	#3
MyExpWork Wannabe Elite Explorer Camarillo, CA 1991 4-door 4X4 XLT Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 1,371 Vehicle Specs	I'll bet its a short in the radio somewhare. I can't imagine a seperate fuse somewhere just for the lights on your radio. You are probably gonna have to repair or replace the radio itself. Brian __________________ 1999 MBZ C280 2005 Ford Escape

08-08-2002, 05:40 PM	#4
Robert Elite Explorer Mesa, AZ '97 4x4 Sport Join Date: Oct 1999 Posts: 3,974 Vehicle Specs	Someone posted a complete description and pictures of what needs to be fixed. Aparrently the power distribution board inside the '98 and up Stereos have bad solder joints on them. It is the board that is about 2 1/2" wide by 5" long. Heat up all the solder joints and apply new solder to fix it permanently. I haven't had to do this to my '97 so this is all I remember from the instructions. __________________ 4.56 Powertrax No-Slip, SOHC V6, SuperChip, K&N FIPK (#57-2513-1), Borla cat-back (#14748), 2" torsion lift, 3" PA body lift (#853), Monroe Reflex shocks, 285 75R16 BF Goodrich T/A ko, 2WD mod Earnhardt Ford, Berge Ford, U-Haul My Explorer

08-08-2002, 05:50 PM	#5
DASHARKMAN Wannabe Elite Explorer JUSTICE, ILLINOIS 98 EDDIE BAUER EXPLORER Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 4 Vehicle Specs	Tnx pplz--I'll look 4 the thread Dashark __________________ Experience Varies Directly with Equipment Ruined

08-08-2002, 06:49 PM	#6
dwnthehatch Wannabe Elite Explorer Annapolis, MD 98 Sport Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 92 Vehicle Specs	HERE YOU GO!