Radio works when it wants to

[Birbey]

98 explorer radio ,cd works sometimes, it cuts off like it doesnt get any 12V (or maybe Ground) days ,or weeks later it start working again a couple days , everything perfectly works when it comes on, and everything goes off when it decides not to work. Any suggestions thanks.

 

[Twenty]

Is it the stock radio? Have you tried another radio?

 

[Birbey]

Thanks for your reply it is stock radio but the second one,because original stock had display problems, if I could find it in the junk I have easily replacable to check out I guess

 

[Twenty]

Thanks for your reply it is stock radio but the second one,because original stock had display problems, if I could find it in the junk I have easily replacable to check out I guess

Would recommend to check with another radio before we/you go digging in the electrical cables.

 

[Birbey]

I agree ,I will do it and post results thanks.

 

[koda2000]

More than likely something internal to the radio. I'd recommend replacing it with something new rather than fooling around with 20 year old JY radios.

 

[Birbey]

Ok then , what is the recommendation to replace this radio with a BT, aux usb input ect.

 

[Twenty]

Up to you what radio you want. Don't really know of any modern radios that will look natural /good in the car (unfortunately). But I wouldn't spend more than a 100$ on a new one, unless you plan on changing speakers etc. Again, up to you. If you want to go all in go ahead. I'm currently running a Blaupunkt radio with aux, USB and Bluetooth. Looks out of place....

 

[Birbey]

Hey this is old work truck for me as long as radio works it's good

 

[RandomNerd2000]

I have a Pioneer 291BT I got in a speakers and radio bundle in my 2000, it's the best bang for your buck, no CD player but you get AUX, USB and Bluetooth. They do offer a cheaper one, or did last I was down the radio isle, that offered a CD player but no Bluetooth for like $50, you'll also need the bracket kit and the harness, but you'll be below $100.

 

[Macgiobuin]

Your radio may need a good ground. When a ground wire fails, it can work sporadically through the ground of the antenna shield, which is not a good solid ground. Get a 36" wire and connect it directly to the chassis of the radio. Ground the other end to a good ground. I use the cigar lighter's external socket for a quick test. If that resolves your radio's problem, attach it to a good ground with a screw.

 

[Birbey]

That is the cheapest solution so far I need to do this first, thanks a bunch.