Radio shuts itself off

May 09, 2007 1 Replies
98 Explorer EB with high-end "Mach" radio (the one with the display issue) with Tape/CD/CD changer and steering wheel controls.

Recently the radio has begun shutting itself off all by itself. I turn it back on and it comes back but then shuts off a while later.



I don't think it's getting hot as it isn't on long or turned up too high. It seems to only happen sometimes but when it does happen it is persistent. IE: I took it out for a short trip and it shut off 6+ times. After it was parked and restarted it worked fine all the way home.



I was thinking the steering controls (sometimes they glitch) but there isn't an "off" button on there.



Any idea what could cause this?



Are there any "codes" on the radio I could look for (and how)?



Thanks.


Had the same problem with mine awhile back, '98 EB also. Well, actually both problems. Once with the display and once with the 'shutting-off'. Both times replaced under warranty. So far so good with the second, or third??, replacement...

Good luck,

Steven

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