I know everyone here will offer an opinion on this one. I like the OEM radio that came with my 2002 SSEI. The digital display for the station and other info is "Gone". I have searched for used.....new....and replacement with aftermarket.
I would still like to keep the OEM. Has anyone had one rebuild through a Dealer or Aftermarket company. What is your opion on an Aftermarket unit that will still use the Steering Wheel controls.
Let the fun begin.
Still want the OEM Radio
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Re: Still want the OEM Radio
I will repair the radio display bulbs for $50 including return shipping.
http://www.bonnevillesunlimited.com/services.html
http://www.bonnevillesunlimited.com/services.html
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Re: Still want the OEM Radio
If you have electrical skills, there is a tutorial somewhere here at the club on how to do this. Otherwise I can vouch for Harofreak00's service. I sent him mine a year ago -- no problems since. He's done plenty of them and is quite good at it.
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Re: Still want the OEM Radio
harofreak00 wrote:I will repair the radio display bulbs for $50 including return shipping.
http://www.bonnevillesunlimited.com/services.html
Deal of the century...
I'd go for it...
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Re: Still want the OEM Radio
While doing it yourself is definitely doable, I would recommend having some soldering knowledge, and some precise hands and fingers that can be gentle if need be.
Personally, I'd say Andrew is offering you a *dang* good deal.
Personally, I'd say Andrew is offering you a *dang* good deal.
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Re: Still want the OEM Radio
I followed the tutorial on here and used a bulb that was easily found at a store like WalMart in the auto department. It was pretty easy to do as long as you're handy with a soldering iron. If you'd rather not mess with it, although I've never had any work done by HaroFreak, I've contacted him a few times about things, and I've been on here long enough to vouch for him also.Ken_W wrote:If you have electrical skills, there is a tutorial somewhere here at the club on how to do this. Otherwise I can vouch for Harofreak00's service. I sent him mine a year ago -- no problems since. He's done plenty of them and is quite good at it.
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Re: Still want the OEM Radio
I've literally sat there and watched him do it, and it's like 10 minutes tops. He's the master at fixing these radios.
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