Radio lights out

SilverBullet · 03-23-2008, 08:31 AM

I have a 2001 Eddie Bauer (not sure if it makes a difference), but last night I got into my Ex and the lights for my radio display no longer come on. It still works (steering wheel controls, too), it's just the display no longer lights up so I can't see what station I'm on or what time it is. The climate control still works and lights up, and so does the "information center".

Any idea? Do I need to buy a replacement, or is it fixable?

Donner · 03-23-2008, 12:04 PM

Just for clarification, are the steering wheel lights out too?

Bill Kemp · 03-23-2008, 12:40 PM

I havent tried this guy yet but i'm soon going to.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/RADIO...spagenameZWDVW

SilverBullet · 03-23-2008, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Donner

Just for clarification, are the steering wheel lights out too?

Nope, steering wheel lights work.

Donner · 03-23-2008, 12:56 PM

Bill is on track, sounds like a repair. But just in case you do your own, here is a link.

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...7&postcount=22

If the radio has a fuse, replace it... and also check and clean the adapters. Are you familiar with removing the radios and bezel?

SilverBullet · 03-23-2008, 05:59 PM

Sweet, that's definately something I can handle. I have never removed the radio from my Ex, althought I have removed the bezel once to install a switch for my driving lights. Do I need a special tool to pull the radio?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Donner

Bill is on track, sounds like a repair. But just in case you do your own, here is a link.

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...7&postcount=22

If the radio has a fuse, replace it... and also check and clean the adapters. Are you familiar with removing the radios and bezel?

Donner · 03-23-2008, 06:54 PM

There seems to be multiple ways of removing the radio... One member just removed the two screws holding it in, bezel and radio came out... others use, think it's called a radio removal tool, not sure. There are some excellent pics... Check out Spabula and SilverSPL... i'm not sure of the link, you might wanna search radio removal. It's very easy to remove them...

Donner · 03-23-2008, 06:58 PM

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...93&postcount=1

With tool...

03-23-2008, 08:31 AM	#1
SilverBullet Wannabe Elite Explorer Tulsa, OK 2001 Eddie Bauer AWD 5.0 Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 435 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Radio lights out I have a 2001 Eddie Bauer (not sure if it makes a difference), but last night I got into my Ex and the lights for my radio display no longer come on. It still works (steering wheel controls, too), it's just the display no longer lights up so I can't see what station I'm on or what time it is. The climate control still works and lights up, and so does the "information center". Any idea? Do I need to buy a replacement, or is it fixable? __________________ See my Explorer

03-23-2008, 12:04 PM	#2
Donner Wannabe Elite Explorer Natomas/Irvine 01 Sp 03 XLT 4x4s, Scion Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 6,844 Vehicle Specs	Just for clarification, are the steering wheel lights out too? __________________ http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=240001 For Sale stuff

03-23-2008, 12:40 PM	#3
Bill Kemp Elite Moderator Emeritus Greenville, MI 98 Mountaineer 5.0 AWD Join Date: Apr 2000 Posts: 5,211 Vehicle Specs	I havent tried this guy yet but i'm soon going to. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/RADIO...spagenameZWDVW __________________ Bill Kemp Mods to come..... 07 Lincoln MKX Clones are people two.

03-23-2008, 12:56 PM	#5
Donner Wannabe Elite Explorer Natomas/Irvine 01 Sp 03 XLT 4x4s, Scion Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 6,844 Vehicle Specs	Bill is on track, sounds like a repair. But just in case you do your own, here is a link. http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...7&postcount=22 If the radio has a fuse, replace it... and also check and clean the adapters. Are you familiar with removing the radios and bezel? __________________ http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=240001 For Sale stuff

03-23-2008, 06:54 PM	#7
Donner Wannabe Elite Explorer Natomas/Irvine 01 Sp 03 XLT 4x4s, Scion Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 6,844 Vehicle Specs	There seems to be multiple ways of removing the radio... One member just removed the two screws holding it in, bezel and radio came out... others use, think it's called a radio removal tool, not sure. There are some excellent pics... Check out Spabula and SilverSPL... i'm not sure of the link, you might wanna search radio removal. It's very easy to remove them... __________________ http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=240001 For Sale stuff

03-23-2008, 06:58 PM	#8
Donner Wannabe Elite Explorer Natomas/Irvine 01 Sp 03 XLT 4x4s, Scion Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 6,844 Vehicle Specs	http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...93&postcount=1 With tool... __________________ http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=240001 For Sale stuff