Radio died.

**Rick in Yuma** · 04-29-2008, 10:49 AM

Hi all,
I had the car cleaned last week. When i picked it up the oem radio would not come on. No light in display. A local audio shop said the detailers got armour all inside and shorted it out. They claim head unit needs to be replaced. Can the current unit be fixed? Should I replace with the same or after market. And if after market do they have units that will wire up the steering wheel controls?

Thanks for the help. Rick

**third_shift|studios** · 04-29-2008, 10:54 AM

There is one, i dunno it, but look in the electronics section of the site-should have more info.

**BLACKHAWK 958** · 04-30-2008, 06:19 PM

Hi Just could be a bad fuse or loose wire.

**joejenkinsglass** · 04-30-2008, 06:35 PM

Originally Posted by Rick in Yuma

Hi all,
I had the car cleaned last week. When i picked it up the oem radio would not come on. No light in display. A local audio shop said the detailers got armour all inside and shorted it out. They claim head unit needs to be replaced. Can the current unit be fixed? Should I replace with the same or after market. And if after market do they have units that will wire up the steering wheel controls?

Thanks for the help. Rick

get a quote in writing and take it to the detail shop they have insurance for stuff like that but most likely will pay for it so you dont have to turn it in to their insurance along with attorney fees good luck

**Rick in Yuma** · 04-30-2008, 07:08 PM

Originally Posted by joejenkinsglass

get a quote in writing and take it to the detail shop they have insurance for stuff like that but most likely will pay for it so you dont have to turn it in to their insurance along with attorney fees good luck

Thanks the shop is getting it fixed. Seems the employee shorted the head unit out somehow. But he fessed up when confronted by manager. All is good.

Still would like to know how to get an after market unit to work with wheel buttons.

**kf4knf** · 04-30-2008, 07:45 PM

I think its time for a new shop...

**joejenkinsglass** · 05-01-2008, 02:29 PM

Originally Posted by kf4knf

I think its time for a new shop...

actually that is a good shop since it will back up its mistakes without going to court

**bigrondownhiller** · 05-01-2008, 02:47 PM

They make a converter that will make it work. I think pac makes it. I think you have to have a head unit with a remote. Look at crutchfield.

**Rick in Yuma** · 05-01-2008, 07:20 PM

Thanks for all the help.... Still need a head unit, or a fix it shop. I don't want to stick the shop for a new factory unit. They thought they had a unit, it fell trough. Any thoughts? Rick

**joejenkinsglass** · 05-02-2008, 05:14 AM

Originally Posted by bigrondownhiller

They make a converter that will make it work. I think pac makes it. I think you have to have a head unit with a remote. Look at crutchfield.

like he said

**bigrondownhiller** · 05-02-2008, 08:42 AM

I guess it is up to you whether you want a stock or an aftermarket stereo. It seems like they are willing to work with you to resolve the problem. Price out some stock headunits and see what they are willing to give you.

**GULLETT17** · 05-02-2008, 09:14 AM

Originally Posted by bigrondownhiller

They make a converter that will make it work. I think pac makes it. I think you have to have a head unit with a remote. Look at crutchfield.

link predator posted in another thread:
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-yxeLUsg...steering+wheel

**Z ROADSTER** · 05-02-2008, 04:06 PM

Kadoo's to the honest employee who fessed up . I'm sure the poor guy has learned his lesson . Hope they didn't fire him . You should thank that guy personally !

**Rick in Yuma** · 05-02-2008, 07:03 PM

Originally Posted by Z ROADSTER

Kadoo's to the honest employee who fessed up . I'm sure the poor guy has learned his lesson . Hope they didn't fire him . You should thank that guy personally !

No. Everything is fine, guy has his job. So hard to find carwash emloyees here. Just an honest mistake. They have the TA to fix the car. No need I have vehicles to drive now. But I need my TUNES. So they can keep it till resolved.