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Mute function: Check if the mute function on your radio or car stereo is enabled.
Volume control: Make sure the volume on your radio or car stereo is turned up.
Speaker connections: Check that the speaker connections are properly connected and secure.
Fuse: If your radio uses a fuse, check to make sure the fuse is not blown.
Antenna connection: If you have an external antenna, make sure it is properly connected.
Radio station reception: If your radio uses a tuner, check to see if the station you're trying to listen to is in range.
Radio or car stereo malfunction: If the above steps don't solve the issue, the problem may be with your radio or car stereo and it may need to be serviced or replaced.
What you will need:-
1.Phillips Screw Driver
2.Depending on what stereo system you have, stereo removal keys.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Climate Control Assembly/heater control unit/
Removal 1. Standard preparatory measures
Make a note of the radio keycode.
Make a note of the preset radio stations. CAUTION: Disconnect the battery negative lead. 2. Remove the radio. 3. Note:The control unit for the heating/air conditioning system, all operating knobs and the air distribution operating switch make up one assembly.
Remove the bezel/control unit.
1 Remove the screws on the top of the unit
2 Unclip the clips either side of the unit
Pull the bezel/unit forwards.
Disconnect the plug. 4. Unclip the air distribution shaft. 5. Remove the heater/air conditioning module and the fan operating switch.
Installation 1. Refit the components in the reverse order. 2. Install the radio. 3. Connect the battery ground lead.
Enter the radio keycode.
Reprogramme the preset radio stations.
Reset the clock.
Carry out a road test to enable the PCM to collect data. 4. Check that the heater/air conditioning operates properly.
it would appear that you will have to replace all items damaged during the theft attempt
as all the items are part of the dash assembly including the radio, I would consider a complete dash from the wreckers and that way you only have to hook up the wiring harness connections
It appears to be that the radio clock display has malfunctioned, and is due for a replacement radio, which could be an aftermarket or oem radio, maybe found at a junk yard.
Tools required for oem replacement radio, torx keys set.
Before working on the radio or other electronics, disconnect the battery cables with 8mm wrench.
Replacing the oem radio is much easier, if you obtain oem radio, compared to aftermarket radio, due to being direct fit.
The radio is same for 1995 to 1999 Pontiac Sunfire and the Chevy Cavalier, regardless of sub models, such as SE,GT, VL,VLX,Z24. etc.
Parts needed for the the aftermarket radio install :Stereo assembly, stereo wiring harness adapter, radio antenna adapter, and dash install kit.wiring diagram for the wire colors / functions, along with tools, such as torx key set, screwdrivers,wire crimper, wire stripper, double ended wiring connectors, hair dryer.
The oem stereo removal video is for the 2000 to 2005 Sunfire / Cavalier, but are the same or very similar procedures.
Hi, A defective BLEND DOOR ACTUATOR may be the problem. This device opens and closes a vent that lets the warm air in. It contains plastic gears which wear out over time (poor design). The ticking sound you're hearing is not the fan but the worn out gears trying to open the door but failing. I had the same problem; Replaced the unit with one I bought for about $57 (don't remember name of store but could find out if interested). The unit is behind the radio/stereo centre piece, so you may have to remove them to get to it. hope this helps!
If your stereo was working fine prior to the hot lead to battery being replace and now the stereo is on, but only static. It most likely is some how they disturbed the lead that goes from the stereo to the battery. I believe it is a ground issue. The stereo has to be grounded properly to have it work proper as well as to the antenna. Now, I believe what happen is that when they disconnected the battery, it trigger off the stereo, or they disturbed the lead to antenna or ground to the stereo.
I would try a couple things. I would unhook the battery lead again, and let sit for about 5 minutes. Re hook up and see if it works proper, If not, then trace all wires from radio to power source and grounds. I hope this helps Mike.
Yes i can solve your problem first you must have the proper radio code 4 numbers and shut off engine and leave radio on with key on accessory with it displaying off leave it the radio on for 3 hours then enter the proper code and it should work fine THIS IS THE FACTORY PROCEDURE
If it is a combined radio/stereo system the drained battery may have caused it to lose it's code - you will need to re-enter the radio code to make it work properly. This is similar to removing the battery from the car - you have to re-enter the radio code before the radio will work.
If there's no power at all to your stereo it's possible that jump-starting the car has caused a power surge that has blown a fuse. Depending on what type of radio/stereo is fitted, there usually is a small in-line fuse in the wiring at the rear of the unit. Check the fuse.
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