Where can I get the Ford OEM Radio and EATC Module repaired?

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Where can I get the Ford OEM Radio and EATC Module repaired?

April 25, 2018, 07:45:52 AM

The display on my Ford OEM radio has burned out and the EATC Module won't hold the temperature it is set to after the car is turned off. Always comes back to 75 degrees. The local Ford Dealer Service Dept won't even look at my car because of its age. 1987 T-Bird. I know I could get a modern radio with its more options but I want to keep the car stock. So does anyone know who can repair these old radios? About the electronic EATC Module has anyone had the same problem I've described and has fix the problem or do you know who repairs these Modules?

Where can I get the Ford OEM Radio and EATC Module repaired?

Reply #1 – April 25, 2018, 01:54:53 PM

I've never tried to fix or have the EATC module fixed. I just have 2 or 3 spares in case mine s out.

Where can I get the Ford OEM Radio and EATC Module repaired?

Reply #2 – April 25, 2018, 03:40:20 PM

I checked several years ago about radio repair for my 88 TC factory radio. Found a place in California called Radioman Repair. At the time they worked on our premium units, but that’s been a few years. Try a search to see if there still in business? They replace bulbs and could service the tape deck( at that time).... Good luck.

Where can I get the Ford OEM Radio and EATC Module repaired?

Reply #3 – April 25, 2018, 04:02:17 PM

My EATC will reset to 75 if the car sits for a few days except if I’ve left it at 67 or 82 when shutting down. Occasionally my display will “flash” until car is shut down for a while. This usually only occurs in cold weather, when I typically don’t use the car.
I have a spare or two as well.

Where can I get the Ford OEM Radio and EATC Module repaired?

Reply #4 – April 25, 2018, 07:32:24 PM

The radio has a light bulb you can replace.

Where can I get the Ford OEM Radio and EATC Module repaired?

Reply #5 – April 26, 2018, 05:03:20 PM

We used to replace the display illumination bulb on the Ford head units all the time when I worked at home and car audio shop back in the early 90's. Super simple on how to do it and this is about the best I can find on what bulb to get and how to do it. The Bronco's basically had the same radio so hopefully this will help.

http://www.fullsizebronco.com/forum/21-noobie-bronco-tech-questions-flame-free-zone/196313-light-bulb-radio-back-light.html

Where can I get the Ford OEM Radio and EATC Module repaired?

Reply #6 – April 27, 2018, 09:18:09 PM

PM me your address and I will send you my head unit. It works flawlessly.

Where can I get the Ford OEM Radio and EATC Module repaired?

Reply #7 – June 04, 2018, 04:36:36 AM

Quote from: Aerocoupe;465444

We used to replace the display illumination bulb on the Ford head units all the time when I worked at home and car audio shop back in the early 90's. Super simple on how to do it and this is about the best I can find on what bulb to get and how to do it. The Bronco's basically had the same radio so hopefully this will help.

http://www.fullsizebronco.com/forum/21-noobie-bronco-tech-questions-flame-free-zone/196313-light-bulb-radio-back-light.html

Bulb is okay. It is the florescent display that doesn't light up. With the front cover off I see there is some IC chips by the display which might be associated with the display not lighting up. Several places by me repair electronics but not going back to 1987.

Where can I get the Ford OEM Radio and EATC Module repaired?

Reply #8 – June 05, 2018, 05:35:20 AM

There's a few companies around that will completely rebuild a head unit. I looked into and just decided that I would rather hide a unit under the seat and fill that spot with gauges

Where can I get the Ford OEM Radio and EATC Module repaired?

Reply #9 – June 11, 2018, 02:38:03 PM

Ebay has several used head units for sale. Here's one:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1987-1988-1989-Ford-Bronco-F150-Xlt-Mustang-Gt-Factory-cassette-radio-Player/153053036573?hash=item23a2ac001d:g:MM8AAOSw0-BbGU4M&vxp=mtr

Radio and equalizer here:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1987-1988-Mercury-Cougar-XR-7-ORIGINAL-AM-FM-CASSETTE-Radio-AND-EQUALIZER/282995446517?hash=item41e3d7d2f5:g:ksEAAOSwc~5a-g71&vxp=mtr