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Old Mar 23, 2011 | 07:47 PM
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Any radio has 2 power sources, 1 constant that saves clock and presets and 1 switched power that tells the deck when to turn on, obviously you're having a problem with switched power. I'd double check your fuses and if they are all actually good then slide the deck out and check your power at the deck harness itself
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Old Apr 4, 2011 | 05:15 PM
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Ok the radio is out, unit #XL1F-18C870-ED. Re-plugging in did not do anything.
To check for power, at the plug, which holes should show some voltage? I was told one would have a lower reading than the other but do not know which ones to go after.
I did try to find a replacement radio at three local used parts yards today but no luck. I had planned to use one as a test for power.
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Old Apr 4, 2011 | 05:27 PM
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If you're around dfw tx you can have my old radio to hold you over or to find out if its your radio or wiring messed up
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Old Apr 5, 2011 | 10:49 AM
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BBR,
Thanks for the offer but if I am around dfw, tx it will be a sure bet I'm way lost!
I hope I can find one someone wants to sell. So far several have been close but no cigar.
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Old Apr 5, 2011 | 03:22 PM
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BBR,
If your radio is this one, XL1F-18C870-ED, would you consider selling it to me?
Benton
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Old Apr 15, 2011 | 09:17 AM
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Well, I went on fleabay and bought a replacement radio, delivered, for $50. The face didn't look near as nice as mine but works great! So, I swapped faces and now I have a great looking radio that works.
Cheap fix.
From this forum I made the HIN tools and pulled the radio. I found a much better set at CarQuest for $7 so I now own the tool.
Thanks for the replys.
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