Half of radio screen is out

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Raven
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Half of radio screen is out

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The other day when I started the car there was no light in the radio screen. About 30 seconds later half of it came on. The left side has no light but the information is visible if you look closely. I did a search (187 items found) It seems like there is no fix, just replace with a used Ebay radio ($10.00 approx.) Does anybody have any other info about this or a possible fix?
WaveAction
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Post by WaveAction »

no clue either..same thing happened to my stock deck in my fire and so i figured it was time to get an AM deck..which i did and couldnt be happier ..should look into it
Raven
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Re: (RedFire2K)

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Any ideas? Anyone else have this problem with their Vibe?
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Post by Vibe_dude »

ya all the bottom half of my deck is burnt out........no lights at all...must mean i need a new deck.
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Re: (Sunny)

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You still under warranty? that is how I fixed mine
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Raven
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Re: (Vibr8tr)

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Quote, originally posted by Vibr8tr »You still under warranty? that is how I fixed mineIt's only 18 months old but I've got 72,000 KM (44,738 miles) so the warranty is done.
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Post by WaveAction »

like i said..aftermarket...better looks..more performance..more features..you name it
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Post by joejoev »

My '04 did the same thing within a year. With the miles I drive, my warranty was gone too. Didn't matter much since I was going to install a system.The right half of my HVAC controls did the same thing for a while. Then they came back on by themselves. Also my rear defrost button does the same thing (the courtesy lighting, not on/off light).
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Post by XRTIM »

My brother's radio is doing the same thing. I recently purchased JVC HU for his birthday. That stock radio is really bad.
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Post by uvchile »

my 2004 has done this twice , once it lasted a week and came back on, then two months later same thing lasted a month ........but came back on and is working fine again
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Re: (uvchile)

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Quote, originally posted by uvchile »my 2004 has done this twice , once it lasted a week and came back on, then two months later same thing lasted a month ........but came back on and is working fine again Thanks, you gave me hope.Welcome to Genvibe
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Re: Half of radio screen is out (Sunny)

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You may want to check w/ GMJAP, he has fixed many radios with burned out bulbs.The bulbs can be replaced if you feel like doing a little surgery. Nothing sucks more than burned out displays/controls/etc, man how that gets under my skin...
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