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You will need a special tool to remove the radio, you can try to make one yourself or if your nice enough to you local radio shop they may pull it out for you or let you use their tool (every stereo place has to have at least three to four sets laying around). The radio has two holes on each side one above the other, the tool is a "U" shaped metal contraption that you insert into both holes at the same time until it "clicks", then you pull outward (left and right) while pulling out towards you and the radio should slide right out. Note: to put it back in just push it in until it "clicks"
It still happens on occasion, but mostly it seems if I have a "homemade" CD in with the rest. I just do the card trick & all is well!
Went to the dealership and they said there is no reset for Ford radios.
Does anyone know how to get the radio back functioning without replacing the whole unit?
A million thanks in advance!
Tried everything suggested. Checked all fuses. Unhooked battery. Had transmission linkage work done at dealership and asked them to check it out - they recommended a new radio. I bought a salvage radio and still have the same result. The lights showing that the radio, cd, etc are on all work but no SOUND.
Good luck!
I just finished pulling the radio and taking taking the front off. Once the lens is off, you can see the digital display unit. It would appear that there is a loose connection in the top right corner of the display. There is a silvery mark on the inside of the glass similar to what you see on a blown fuse.
I found your complaint while googling the code number on the P.C. board, with no luck.
May somebody knows if a new board is available, otherwise I guess we'll both be on e-bay looking for new radios.
I have literally studied the sections of the owner manual related to the sound system. The features I have been able to activate/deactivate do not in any way, shape or form, match up with any listed systems.
- Has in-dash 6-disc changer but will not play (Or even recognize discs with) .mp3 files
- Has "Text Scroll" button but cannot activate RDS
- Manual states to "...press and hold 'Menu' button until appears then..." but nothing ever appears
Every web site I've visited that lists standard features lists RDS and ,mp3 compatibility yet no dice on this car.In my 20s-30s I used to design, sell, install and tune competition car audio systems (not the rattling-trunk-lid-louder-than-radio crap we all despise, especially at 3 am) and, as I said, I'm mystified. The only thing I haven't done is to disconnect the battery overnight or pull the radio to see if the unit will reset if left with no power.
The thing really does not sound too bad but I'd like to be able to burn .mp3 discs to save some cash IYKWIM.
Thanks for your considered assistance!!
M_D