How do i make my backlight work, and set radio stations

check fuses to radio.
check connector at radio.
if all that is good, radio is bad.

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hi, does the radio go back the standard settings when you turn off the key, if it does than try checking the fuse for the constant power supply as this controls the time memery and the settings for the stations, if not try holding the station button down for 3 to 4 sec
hope this helped

TURN ON YOUR SAT. RADIO & PUSH SEEK ON YOUR FACTORY RADIO TILL YOU GET TO THE SAT. RADIO STATION.

Hello
The backlight can be adjusted as follows:

This alarm clock radio features an adjustable display backlight, with dim, medium, and bright settings. To

select a backlight setting, press the 3 Snooze/Dimmer Bar until the desired brightness is reached.
Please note that the backlight will not work while the clock is operating on battery power.
OK

The radio either does not have the yellow power wire connected(constant 12v) or the wire is connected to a switched source and when the key is turned off the radio has no backup power. You will need to pull the radio out and verify the yellow wire is not connected to switched voltage and connected to constant power. It is also possible that they have the red and yellow wires mixed up. Remember yellow constant power and red is switched power(with ignition key). And also disconnect your negative battery cable when working on the electrical system of your vehicle...you may short something out and damage your vehicle's electrical system or head unit.

Go to the manufacturer's site and download the instruction set. Hope this helps .

There is a tiny little peanut shaped light bulb inside the radio that provides the light for the dial, it is replaceable, you will need to remove the radio, then pull the top cover off the radio chassis, the bulb is under the cover.

Try Turning the Power off holding down the clock button till the clock display flashes then use the volume and tuner keys to set the time.

This could be a bad ground on the radio, or you have serious circuit problems. if a fuse blew, the radio would not work at all. Check the installation first, replace the radio seconds. Good Luck