Display fading
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Display fading
My display is fading on the left 1/3 of the display on my 05 GXP.
Is there a how-to on the radio removal? I saw one on a 2000 on this forum, Is this the same.
I had read that most likely this is just a solder that is bad.
What should I expect to pay to repair this ($100?)?
I plan on just having it repaired locally, but I would like to take out the radio myself.
Thanks in advance
Is there a how-to on the radio removal? I saw one on a 2000 on this forum, Is this the same.
I had read that most likely this is just a solder that is bad.
What should I expect to pay to repair this ($100?)?
I plan on just having it repaired locally, but I would like to take out the radio myself.
Thanks in advance
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Lots of us with varous years (especially the 00+ guys) have had to replace the bulb behind the LED display.
Do a search for radio bulb or similar and you should be able to find the answer.
Do a search for radio bulb or similar and you should be able to find the answer.
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Okay, I took it in to a local stereo shop. They confirmed it'* the bulbs and not the display.
They said $135 to solder a couple bulbs in. Sounds like a lot to me.
They said it will take 2-3 days to get the bulbs.
You think Radio Shack would have these blubs... Heck, I'll just solder them myself?
Any input would be appreciated.
They said $135 to solder a couple bulbs in. Sounds like a lot to me.
They said it will take 2-3 days to get the bulbs.
You think Radio Shack would have these blubs... Heck, I'll just solder them myself?
Any input would be appreciated.
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The Shack'* bulbs arent as bright as ours. I know there is a website that you can order the right bulbs from. I'll find it and post the link. It'* best to just replace all three bulbs while you have it open
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I did some digging. Here is the website.
Delco Radio Replacement Bulbs
Pontiac display bulbs, all three of them
Delco Radio Replacement Bulbs
Pontiac display bulbs, all three of them