No display but everything still works

Ri2616 · 02-29-2004, 05:58 PM

I have the Dual Media Audio system in my '98 Explorer Sport and the display has gone out. The system still plays, but I have no display. Is there an easy fix like replacing bulbs or something? Do I need to get a new system?

draft · 02-29-2004, 07:05 PM

If it's still under warranty, stop by your local Ford dealership. They'll replace the CD player display area.. if not, plan on buying a new one. :\

I'd shop eBay for a new one rather than buying it from Ford, IMO.

*Lee S.* · 02-29-2004, 07:27 PM

This is a common problem and it can definitely be fixed. I sent mine out for repair.

These are the guys I used:

http://www.videoservicestop.com/page...=1062686244108

They did a real good job and the turnaround was real quick. I seem to remember that I sent them the radio UPS on a Monday and had it back and in the dash on Thursday.

I wound up doing this before I discovered this site. I have since seen threads on this same problem here so you may want to do a search. I think there may be some instructions on fixing it yourself if you don't want to send it out. To me, the cost was worth it.

Lee

*Lee S.* · 02-29-2004, 07:41 PM

I just did a search for radio display and came up with this thread:

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...=Radio+Display

This should give you a good starting point to resolve your display problem.

Lee

02-29-2004, 05:58 PM	#1
Ri2616 Wannabe Elite Explorer Washington DC '98 Sport Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 4 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	No display but everything still works I have the Dual Media Audio system in my '98 Explorer Sport and the display has gone out. The system still plays, but I have no display. Is there an easy fix like replacing bulbs or something? Do I need to get a new system?

02-29-2004, 07:05 PM	#2
draft Wannabe Elite Explorer Los Angeles, CA Mounty Sport Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,477 Vehicle Specs	If it's still under warranty, stop by your local Ford dealership. They'll replace the CD player display area.. if not, plan on buying a new one. :\ I'd shop eBay for a new one rather than buying it from Ford, IMO. __________________ 98 Mountaineer Sport

02-29-2004, 07:27 PM	#3
Lee S. Elite Explorer Northport, NY '98 XLT Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 545 Vehicle Specs	This is a common problem and it can definitely be fixed. I sent mine out for repair. These are the guys I used: http://www.videoservicestop.com/page...=1062686244108 They did a real good job and the turnaround was real quick. I seem to remember that I sent them the radio UPS on a Monday and had it back and in the dash on Thursday. I wound up doing this before I discovered this site. I have since seen threads on this same problem here so you may want to do a search. I think there may be some instructions on fixing it yourself if you don't want to send it out. To me, the cost was worth it. Lee

02-29-2004, 07:41 PM	#4
Lee S. Elite Explorer Northport, NY '98 XLT Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 545 Vehicle Specs	I just did a search for radio display and came up with this thread: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...=Radio+Display This should give you a good starting point to resolve your display problem. Lee