I have a Sony CD player which runs fine in AM mode or in CD mode but when in FM mode the sound crackles loudly and then will disappear altogether. After I wait awhile and turn it back on it will play fine for a few minutes and then repeat the cycle.
It is an original radio in my '01 Journey and before I replace it, do any of you have any ideas as to what could be the problem.
I have a Sony CD player which runs fine in AM mode or in CD mode but when in FM mode the sound crackles loudly and then will disappear altogether. After I wait awhile and turn it back on it will play fine for a few minutes and then repeat the cycle.
It is an original radio in my '01 Journey and before I replace it, do any of you have any ideas as to what could be the problem.
The FM/AM/CD front end undoubtedly share the same audio amplifier, so if AM/CD are fine, that points the finger to the FM tuner section of the radio. Maybe time for Santa to bring you a new unit
Thank you John, I thought that would be the case, but one can always hope that there is a simple (and inexpensive) solution. I guess I'm off to the radio store.
Before replacing the unit I would suggest giving it the tried and true man fix......whack the sucker a few times and see if it stops - if not, do as John suggested.
It really never worked for me but always made me feel better.
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Tom "Rocket Heart" Emahiser
No RV at the present time.
Thanks to all that replied. After removing the radio (needed to take the top off the dash) and checking connections nothing solved the problem.
Found a replacement Sony that was similar and it plugged in easily. It is now working and since I'm a technical clutz I am happy I was able to do this without paying someone.