car sterio problems

[mkmcelroy]

Please help me with my car stereo! Since I know nothing about them, before I take it in for
repair, I want to have some idea what is wrong with it. I have a 2002 Ford Focus with a factory installed cd player/radio. Last winter we had a cold snap and suddenly the radio quit working. The cd player works fine, but stations cannot be tuned into the radio. I have no idea if the cold snap was just a coincidence, but it suddenly quit working after that. Help!

mk mcelroy
marymcelroy@bellsouth.net :cry:

[Resurection]

If the radio works, but all you hear is static, its an anteana problem. If you try to change the input source to radio and it won't go there, then its a unit problem.

Either way, Ford should fix you up within warranty I believe.

[Jaan]

If it's not under warranty and the radio is unrepairable, just get a good aftermarket one. Factory radios arent that great and are expensive compared to aftermarket units. I've had good luck with a company called Crutchfield. They'll send you all the adaptors you need for your specific vehicle and even step by step instructions with pictures.

www.crutchfield.com