My 2004 36" flat screen Toshiba TV remote stopped working all of a sudden about 2 years ago. Replaced remote and batteries, still no luck. I even tried to program it with a 5 in 1 universal remote from radio shack that works with just about everyhing else I have. Any solutions?

Hi and welcome to the site,

Initially, there is a partial test to confirm if the old/original remote is working or not. With fresh batteries, point the remote towards an active digital camera. For every press of any button on the remote, there should be a bright light that would register on the LCD screen of the camera. No light, no infrared transmission from the remote; remote faulty.

Offhand, if the original remote is functional, then the most likely suspect would be the IR receiver of the TV itself and/or its associated circuitry.

Good luck and thank you for asking.

I recommend that you trash this 6 year old non digital tv and get a new digital tv. you will be so much happier. J.