I started a thread back in Jan 2020 searching for someone to fix my original 1978 FJ40 AM radio. But I have been searching since July of 2017. I never found anyone who was willing to fix it on the internet or locally. I wasn't looking for a restoration, I just needed the problem diagnosed and repaired if possible. Everyone wanted to replace the internals with a modern module so that It would have Bluetooth, FM, etc... @FJ40GURU tagged @Engineer8000 in my thread. FJ40GURU, Thank you! That set Russ and I on a path for success and helped me resolve an issue I had been dealing with for a long time. A few months later, I was contacted by Engineer8000 and he stated that he would be willing to take a look at my radio. I was a bit leary at first (That's just my cautious personality I guess.) and I contacted the only guy I knew on here @ToyotaMatt hoping he knew Engineer a bit before sending off my radio. Just so I could get a feel for him since Matt has been on the board a lot longer than me. Even though my radio was non-working, it was in excellent shape and I was a bit nervous to send it out. After speaking briefly with Engineer8000 on the phone I knew I had the right guy and I was in good hands.
@Engineer8000 was a professional throughout the process. He was great with communication. He contacted me once he received the radio. He described what he thought the issue was and kept the radio for a few days and monitored it to make sure it was in tip-top shape before sending it back to me. Russ, I can't thank you enough for getting my radio back to working condition. In my brief interaction with you, I could tell you were professional, humble, and trustworthy. I would hesitate to recommend his services.
@Engineer8000 was a professional throughout the process. He was great with communication. He contacted me once he received the radio. He described what he thought the issue was and kept the radio for a few days and monitored it to make sure it was in tip-top shape before sending it back to me. Russ, I can't thank you enough for getting my radio back to working condition. In my brief interaction with you, I could tell you were professional, humble, and trustworthy. I would hesitate to recommend his services.
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