Nav/radio display doesn't work
#11
Ok, just for ****s and giggles, does anybody know of any aftermarket double din radios that will fit exact to the bezel and mounts? Looking for an AM/FM, Sat, Nav, and 6 player cd combo unit. I can't see spending $1600 for a factory unit. Can't see spending that much for any radio period.
#12
Problem is, Dodge didn't use a DD radio in the RAM until 2006. All of the pre-'06 radios, including the SAT model, are basically a "din-and-a-half". You can replace it with any aftermarket single din plus an adapter. Or if you want to keep navigation, you can get Weedahoe to make you a DD center bezel and use an aftermarket DD radio. Upside to the second option is that you'll have a much bigger screen and a better operating navigation system. Downside, is that it's a bit more work and money (still far cheaper than the OEM unit though).
#14
Thanks Nateroach, and Brandon Anderson. My ignorance as I really don't know what a DD radio is. I was assuming that's what I had per itsUhHemi. I really don't know the difference between DD and SD and D1/2. I am guessing that this LED issue I have is internal and not a wiring issue. I like the idea of the bigger Nav.
#15
Thanks Nateroach, and Brandon Anderson. My ignorance as I really don't know what a DD radio is. I was assuming that's what I had per itsUhHemi. I really don't know the difference between DD and SD and D1/2. I am guessing that this LED issue I have is internal and not a wiring issue. I like the idea of the bigger Nav.
Confronting your current issue more directly...
When you "can't see" the screen, do you mean that the screen is on, but there is no backlight (if you look VERY closely, you can see the display is still on, but it is very dim), or is it off completely (no display whatsoever). If it's a backlighting issue, there is possibly a dimming wire loose behind the dash. It would be highly unlikely, but it's possible, and would be cheaper to fix than replacement. If it's off completely, you'll need a new radio period.
#16
Confronting your current issue more directly...
When you "can't see" the screen, do you mean that the screen is on, but there is no backlight (if you look VERY closely, you can see the display is still on, but it is very dim), or is it off completely (no display whatsoever). If it's a backlighting issue, there is possibly a dimming wire loose behind the dash. It would be highly unlikely, but it's possible, and would be cheaper to fix than replacement. If it's off completely, you'll need a new radio period.
#17
What happens is when I turn the key on, the radio will light up as normal. As soon as I start it, the face will go completely black. Then whenever it decides to, it will come on as usual. When it is black, none of the controls will work. It will stay on whatever station it was on when I shut it off before. when it does light up, it works fine.