That would depend on the reason it stopped working. Many newer vehicles have theft protection systems for the radio that will disable them if power is interrupted to the device. In that case, there is usually a code that must be inserted into the radio via the selection keys to re-enable the device. This code was provided to the original buyer by the dealer. They tell the owner NOT to store it in the car, as thieves usually steal both the radio and the owners manual in order to get to the code when the owner writes it into the manual. Thus, often when the car is sold, or even if the owner misplaces the code, when the car is serviced or the battery gets replaced, it can be a problem getting the radio back to working order. A lost code requires involving the dealership. If the problem is not with a code, the radio just isn't working, then after checking the fuse to ensure that it has power available, if it is not working, then replacement is the viable option.
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