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11-30-2008, 09:00 AM
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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.
Nick
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11-30-2008, 09:00 AM
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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.
Nick
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11-30-2008, 09:26 AM
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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 
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11-30-2008, 09:48 AM
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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.
Nick
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11-30-2008, 12:12 PM
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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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12-01-2008, 05:38 AM
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I'll certainly give that a try and if it doesn't work, I'll try it again when I remove it. :> 
The job will be to find a good replacement without too many features - simplicity will be the goal.
Nick
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12-01-2008, 07:08 AM
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traveller ...
You are not the first to have this problem ...
Radio replacement
If you click [Find] and enter "radio replacement" you will get several threads that may be of interest to you ...
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We call our rig "Ernie the Journey"
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12-03-2008, 11:06 AM
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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.
Nick, Journey '01
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