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[Romer]

I just installed Sarah's CB in her ash try (like mine) and I drove her truck toninght for the first time at night. I know from a search that if it's the bulb, it's a pain.

I am curious if my installing the CDL, CB, etc. could have knocked off a connector that only does the light. I'll tear it apart tomorrow night, just thought I would post and see. I am afraid the answer will be no and then her stereo won't have a light on it.

 

[FirstToy]

Ken,
Half my stereo's backlight buttons have gone out also. I dont think there is anything to do about it. The radio is a enclosed metal box w/ no access that I can see. You can unscrew it all and solder in new bulbs I guess?

 

[psfpilot]

One of the backlight bulbs on my '97 stereo is burned out. CDan informed me that the stereo bulbs do not have a replacement part number, which means depot level maintenance is the only option, if you want to send in the whole radio.

 

[reffug]

Get her a new radio unless your set on the stock version. If thats the case PM me and we can discuss the matter. OBTW what year is Sara's 80? No I don't feel like nor have time to search.

 

[Romer]

Get her a new radio unless your set on the stock version. If thats the case PM me and we can discuss the matter. OBTW what year is Sara's 80? No I don't feel like nor have time to search.

It's a 96.

I would get ME a new radio and swap hers out with mine. Lots of guys are getting SCION radios with built in CD changers that read MP3's. That's the ticket.

I just happened to have the dash torn apart working on stuff before I drove it and saw the light out. I have no knowledge if the light was out before.

 

[reffug]

I just happened to have the dash torn apart working on stuff before I drove it and saw the light out.

Well obviously here in lies the problem.

The individual doing the work.

 

[Eduardo96FZJ80]

It's a 96.

I would get ME a new radio and swap hers out with mine. Lots of guys are getting SCION radios with built in CD changers that read MP3's. That's the ticket.

I just happened to have the dash torn apart working on stuff before I drove it and saw the light out. I have no knowledge if the light was out before.

Which radio for the Scion is "the ticket" Mine also has a light out and it makes it hard to know which station is on @ nite. I wonder if a smart shopper price might be available

 

[Beowulf]

Which radio for the Scion is "the ticket"?

Eduardo,
I'll be following this thread so let me know if you find this information outside of this thread. I have read several threads and it appears there are more than 1 Scion radio they are using.

I would like details like....
* 1 disc vs 6 disc changer?
* Sat radio built-in or add-on?
* iPod built-in or add-on?

My stock unit quit playing CD's a few weeks ago and I haven't pulled it to do the rail cleaning that others have tried with some success.

-B-

 

[Eduardo96FZJ80]

-B-

I found this @ the scion website
http://www.championsciongulffreeway.com/AccessorySearch.asp?AbsPage=1&Sort=MarketingName&SortDir=

I'll look around some more there when I get a chance

there is another one that is Ipod ready, but I can't seem to be able to post up that link

 

[Bob_Garrett]

One of the backlights in mine is intermittent as well. Goes out once every few months. Try tapping on the faceplate with your finger. If the planetary alignment is correct, it might come back on Worked on mine, anyway.

 

[Spydaz]

Yeah keep me posted on that Scion stereo. I am about to get an Ipod or Zen debating on which one and i hear that the scion fits (with a little mod to the LC dash cover for fit) and works with mp3's like Romer stated. There are some write ups in search but it didn;t answer many of my questions.

Romer: My 96 light was out, i hated it, had to turn the damn map light on every time i wanted to change a station!!

 

[Brentbba]

I'll be happy to sell any of you fine folks my stock head unit - all the lights work (and everything else too!).

 

[reffug]

I'll be happy to sell any of you fine folks my stock head unit - all the lights work (and everything else too!).

And probably for a real bargain...................$$$$$$

lol

 

[Brentbba]

And probably for a real bargain...................$$$$$$

lol

If someone really wants a stock unit, I'll certainly entertain reasonable offers.

 

[reffug]

I'll certainly entertain reasonable offers.

Be very careful here folks this probably is indicative of Brent's desire to own a new golf club..........

Oh and by the way do you know what Toyota considers a reasonable offer for this little item?

Try $1200.oo bucks