Radio problem on a 92 Coupe
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Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '03-'05
Radio problem on a 92 Coupe
I just started my 92 Coupe and found that the radio will turn on but no sound comes from the speakers. I inserted a CD and the same happens. Also the antenna stays in the down position and will not go up. Any help on this would be appreciated. Thanks.
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Re: Radio problem on a 92 Coupe (FireGuy)
It sounds like the control module is dead... but I can't remember if it is a seperate fuse or what. I'll take a peek in my service manuals when I get home. :seeya
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Re: Radio problem on a 92 Coupe (92Shawnster)
It sounds like the control module is dead... but I can't remember if it is a seperate fuse or what. I'll take a peek in my service manuals when I get home. :seeya
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Re: Radio problem on a 92 Coupe (FireGuy)
My day is getting worse as it progresses. I decide to take the car out for a spin and find that in addition to the radio problem I now have a temperature contol problem. It doesn't work at all. I stopped and checked all the fuses and only 1 has blown. This one being the courtesy lamps. I tried to replace this fuse but every time that I insert a new one (proper 15 a) it blows.Now what? Thanks for the help guys.
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Re: Radio problem on a 92 Coupe (FireGuy)
Do you have a Helms manual? I'll be home later tonight and I'll check mine for the wiring diagram to see if these Items ( Radio, temp control and courtesy lamps) are on the same circuit. It may be a bad ground.
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Re: Radio problem on a 92 Coupe (FireGuy)
My day is getting worse as it progresses. I decide to take the car out for a spin and find that in addition to the radio problem I now have a temperature contol problem. It doesn't work at all. I stopped and checked all the fuses and only 1 has blown. This one being the courtesy lamps. I tried to replace this fuse but every time that I insert a new one (proper 15 a) it blows.Now what? Thanks for the help guys.
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Re: Radio problem on a 92 Coupe (Goody)
I looked up your electrical system in the Helm's schmatic (sp)? and found the radio, courtsey lamps and temp control ( + other items) come off the fuse that keeps blowing. The fact you are blowing fuses says there is a probable short of power to ground. There are a couple of spots to check. email me and I'll go thru it with you...I'm gone on the 25th but will be home on the 26th if you still need help.
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Re: Radio problem on a 92 Coupe (FireGuy)
this sounds like a bad relay, perhaps.
the radio modules are in the dash and behind the glove box. I would be willing to remove the radio from the circuit. It might be a pain, but if the radio/module are fried, then the fuse would blow.
sounds like the simpliest first check. Tracking a dead short is nothing short of a pain.
the radio modules are in the dash and behind the glove box. I would be willing to remove the radio from the circuit. It might be a pain, but if the radio/module are fried, then the fuse would blow.
sounds like the simpliest first check. Tracking a dead short is nothing short of a pain.
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Re: Radio problem on a 92 Coupe (bogus)
Upon a little investigating here is what I found. I was going to pull the radio and temp contol unit out but decided to check underneath the passenger kick panel first. And what do I find......a mouse nest. The little bastich chewed 2 wires to the courtesy lights(kick panel) and they are touching causing a short. I am still working on it and I hope that this is the ONLY problem. I will take some pics and post them later. Thanks for all the help.
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Re: Radio problem on a 92 Coupe (FireGuy)
While the radio has a radio fuse, the courtesy fuse also supplies power to both the radio and the heater. You have probably found the whole problem. I wonder if mice get a tingle in their mouths when they bite into wires.
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Re: Radio problem on a 92 Coupe (FireGuy)
Upon a little investigating here is what I found. I was going to pull the radio and temp contol unit out but decided to check underneath the passenger kick panel first. And what do I find......a mouse nest. The little bastich chewed 2 wires to the courtesy lights(kick panel) and they are touching causing a short. I am still working on it and I hope that this is the ONLY problem. I will take some pics and post them later. Thanks for all the help.
and that has nothing to do with a fear of mice... :D
great find!!!!!!
