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Old Mar 28, 2011 | 07:18 PM
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Hi everyone, I have a 91 coupe with the stock radio. My vehicle was struck while parked last December (minor damage passenger rear). The car went to the bodyshop and after the work was complete I have a radio problem where the radio powers on but the readout and sound goes on and off intermittantly (flashes). The antenna goes up - The bodyshop attempted to troubleshoot but had no luck - they even went as far as replacing the entire power antenna with a new OEM power unit - still no luck.
Before I go to a radio guy - big bucks i'm sure - can anyone offer advice? Thanks.
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Old Mar 28, 2011 | 08:23 PM
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a loose ground would cause that
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Old Mar 28, 2011 | 08:41 PM
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Your body shop has little or no knowledge of electricity. Replacing
the antenna when the readout goes dead intermittently. I agree with
oldalaskaman that a bad ground is a good bet. Or a bad power supply.
Are problems related to going over a bump?

The FSM will show where the radio is grounded.
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Old Mar 28, 2011 | 09:39 PM
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Thanks, I dont have alot of technical experience with this type of issue. Can you tell me how I might chech for a faulty ground?
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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 02:52 PM
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Default problem fixed

battery disconnected and re connected problem solved
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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 04:01 PM
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So, all you had to do was just clear the codes? Wow, that was easy. I love quick fixes.
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