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Old Apr 13, 2015 | 10:44 PM
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Below is a pic of the radio that I have and I can't seem to get it to tune and none of the buttons do anything when clicked. The power **** however turns it on and the bezel around it is the fader i'm assuming and also works. Does anyone know how to use this radio? Can give me any tips?

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Old Apr 14, 2015 | 07:46 AM
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It's an aftermarket unit. Can you contact the previous owner to determine where it came from?
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I can't imagine that you have many cassette tapes that you need that unit to play. Why not just throw it away and get a decent modern unit to replace it. Fixing that old head unit would cost as much (or more) than replacing it with something useful.
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Its easier to try to get it to work than ripping it out! Make sure it powers up, mine the right **** is tuning, hold it one way or the other. Check the radio fuse.

Or...get a 12 yr old to figure it out

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Old Apr 14, 2015 | 10:11 PM
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Ha! Thanks everyone. Ya I was actually looking for local places that sold cassettes cause I don't mind listening to some of the oldies. 80's I consider old so not too far from 12 haha. Looks like I'll just do that... Less things to break.
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Probably find some for 25 cents each at Good Will. But Barry Manilow tapes don't last long...they are in big demand.
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