xjsport95
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I didn't see a write up anywhere on the site so I figured Id submit one. My radio in my 06 eb kept dimming out, I would tap on it and it would come back on, this worked for a while and finally quit...
There are 4 resistors on the back of the display that the solder joints wear out over time. all you need to do is refresh these joints... Took me maybe an hour start to finish...
Radio is on, cant see the display...
1) Remove the chrome trim around the shifter, it simply lifts straight out...
2) Open your center console there are 2 7mm screws remove those.
3) the center piece will just lift out there are some clips in there so be careful not to break them, once the back half is out you will need to slide back a little bit to release the clips in the front.
4) next is the radio bezel, that is simply held in place with clips, start at the top and work your way down. be careful of the wires. you don't need to unhook them all just the airbag light above the radio and then you can push the trim off to the side.
5) there are 4 7mm screws that hold the radio itself in, remove these (yes the radio is on, I took the pics after the repair during reassembly)
6) pull your radio out and unhook the 3 wire harnesses and the antenna in the back...
7)The faceplate is held on with 4 small torx screws and 4 smalls clips. remove the screws and carefully release the clips.
8) once the faceplate is off on the back side you will see the 4 small black resistors, simply take your soldering iron and re flow each of the joints, be careful not to create any solder bridges.
Thats it, Put it all back together, instal is just a reverse of the removal. put it all back in your truck.
All done! I can see my radio again!
***** Disclaimer This is just a guide for what I have done to repair my radio. I am not responsible if you damage yours. Do at your own risk
There are 4 resistors on the back of the display that the solder joints wear out over time. all you need to do is refresh these joints... Took me maybe an hour start to finish...
Radio is on, cant see the display...
1) Remove the chrome trim around the shifter, it simply lifts straight out...
2) Open your center console there are 2 7mm screws remove those.
3) the center piece will just lift out there are some clips in there so be careful not to break them, once the back half is out you will need to slide back a little bit to release the clips in the front.
4) next is the radio bezel, that is simply held in place with clips, start at the top and work your way down. be careful of the wires. you don't need to unhook them all just the airbag light above the radio and then you can push the trim off to the side.
5) there are 4 7mm screws that hold the radio itself in, remove these (yes the radio is on, I took the pics after the repair during reassembly)
6) pull your radio out and unhook the 3 wire harnesses and the antenna in the back...
7)The faceplate is held on with 4 small torx screws and 4 smalls clips. remove the screws and carefully release the clips.
8) once the faceplate is off on the back side you will see the 4 small black resistors, simply take your soldering iron and re flow each of the joints, be careful not to create any solder bridges.
Thats it, Put it all back together, instal is just a reverse of the removal. put it all back in your truck.
All done! I can see my radio again!
***** Disclaimer This is just a guide for what I have done to repair my radio. I am not responsible if you damage yours. Do at your own risk