This May when I went to listen to a CD in my car for the first time in a while, I discovered that my CD player was no longer operational. I looked it up and I guess this is a common problem with Vibe stereos. I tried all of the tricks to fix it and they didn't work, so I threw in the towel on that. Well, tonight my radio crapped out on me! I turned on my car, turned on the defrost, and suddenly my radio goes out and the screen blacks out. When I got home, I turned my car off and on, and the radio works for a few seconds but dies if the defrost is on. It stayed on when I turned the heat off but immediately died if I turned any of the knobs.
So, as for advice--I just want to know if this is a sign of a bigger problem. If it is, what do I need to get checked out? If it's not, what are some recommendations for a good stereo to get as a replacement for my 2004 AWD Vibe?