98 Radio light

check out this site re: repair or replacement of board. I had the same problem and this site took care of the problem easily

If you don't want to pay $20 for the info, which used to be freely shared and posted on other web sites until that shareamemory.com guy began impersonating a lawyer and emailing threats to intimidate those sharing the info, you can read this forum

Folks, I appreciate all the responses I recieved from all of you. I removed the radio, took it to a friend that can repair anything, he cleaned up the solder joints, repaired two and the display works great. This is a great group. Thanks again, Steve

I found that pulling those large 1+ Watt through-hole resistors away from the board helped a lot when I redid mine. I think they heat up and cause issues with the components on the other side so having a little airspace underneath helps. I fixed mine 3+ years ago and the problem hasn't come back.

My '98 has a similar problem. When I start the vehicle, they're off. And they may or may not suddenly come on as I'm driving. If they come on - they stay on until I shut it down. Odd, but no big deal as I mostly listen to one radio station and wear a watch - heh.

John B.

I wanna thank you for that info too. I bought my '98 XLT on Saturday with a bad display, and was ready to send the guy the 20 bucks.

I'm sure I can fix the display, but I also have a problem with the CD player. It won't take a CD when I try to insert it. Any ideas on that?

Thanks

Bill Roach, New and so far happy Explorer owner.

I guess there'd be a sensor that sees the CD going into the slot, and a motorized grabber thingy that pulls it in :)

This place was recommended, or at least mentioned, here once:

That's might be the way to go. Hell, CDs are a PITA anyway. I really need an MP# player in there.

Thanks Roach