59ctd Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 (edited) Daughter came home this week from school. She said the radio and heating/ac display was flashing on and off. Here is a short video of the issue right after starting the car. Is it time for a new radio/HVAC unit? https://photos.app.goo.gl/D3DRxtsP5iGm8czu8 Edited May 29, 2021 by 59ctd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbagump Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 Daughter came home this week from school. She said the radio and heating/ac display was flashing on and off. Here is a short video of the issue right after starting the car. Is it time for a new radio/HVAC unit? https://photos.app.goo.gl/D3DRxtsP5iGm8czu8 Mine is doing the flashing thing too sporadically! I hope replacement isn't the only solution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All_talk Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 Is it worse when it's hot or cold? Does it get better or worse when you tap or push on the radio face just below the display? There is a common issue with the solder joints on the connector between the radio and faceplate, resoldering can fix it. Some info here: https://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/radio-display-fix-142191.html?highlight=radio+lights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
59ctd Posted June 2, 2021 Author Share Posted June 2, 2021 Is it worse when it's hot or cold? Does it get better or worse when you tap or push on the radio face just below the display? There is a common issue with the solder joints on the connector between the radio and faceplate, resoldering can fix it. Some info here: https://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/radio-display-fix-142191.html?highlight=radio+lights She just took the car to the store and she said she gave the radio a soft bump with her hand and it stopped blinking. I am comfortable taking electronics apart and soldering so that is a project for this summer I guess. Thanks much for the link to the other thread with info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 Clean the battery terminals. This was an early issue with some of these cars in 2004. I stumbled onto the fix when I did my yearly Winter car prep, which includes cleaning the battery terminals. When I grabbed them to loosen them, I found them loose from the factory. Once cleaned and tight the issue went away. That's the free easy fix, try it first. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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