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Originally Posted by jodi
Hey DC, before I type out my lengthy question, can you address questions on a car radio? Mine's on the fritz and I'm trying to determine if I need a new radio or if there is a problem with the wiring/fuse, etc. Thanks!
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What do you mean by "on the fritz"? Does it come on like normal? Does it come on but no sound? Is it factory or aftermarket? What is the year/make/model and audio option for your car?
Obviously you would want to take a quick look at the radio fuse in the underdash fusebox. Typically it's a 15A fuse.
If all of your accessories, lights, and clock work, chances are the radio fuse is fine as well, but check just in case.
Depending on the make/model of your car, radios are so cheap these days that it's not even worth the labour to fix them. Assuming the wiring is good, you're almost always better off replacing the old one with a new unit. Figure it would cost about $100 and change for a new one if you installed it yourself.
I recommend
Crutchfield: Car Audio, Home Theater, Speakers, Home Electronics for best service. They give you the wiring harness so you can piece it together. They can also refer you to a local installer if you're not mechanically inclined.