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03 Town Car has Alpine head Unit w/changer in Trunk. Both FM and AM won't catch any Stations. CD Player works fine

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I have the same problem with my '03. Can't find the pigtail to replace the head unit with an aftermarket stereo. I don't even think they make a pigtail for the Alpines. I've looked everywhere. Trying to find a factory replacement, but they're not easy to find, either. Let me know if you ever got yours working, and how you did it.

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Check behind the interior trunk panel below antenna and make sure it is connected also check the connection behind radio

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