Source for lightbulb in premium radio? September 03, 2008, 12:39:54 AM I have two of these radios and both of the bulbs are burnt out. Has anyone found a replacement source? Quote Selected
Source for lightbulb in premium radio? Reply #1 – September 03, 2008, 08:43:27 AM I've never really looked, as I've never kept a stock radio longer than a day or so, but have you tried electronic component stores? The bulbs are likely soldered in, so they wouldn't be considered user-serviceable, meaning off-the shelf replacements are probably not available, but an electronic component store should be able to hook you up. Quote Selected
Source for lightbulb in premium radio? Reply #2 – September 03, 2008, 09:15:59 AM They used to be servicable. I know they were an off-the-shelf item from Ford a while back. I know I remember swapping one out in one of the cars, but it's been a LONG time. Quote Selected
Source for lightbulb in premium radio? Reply #3 – September 03, 2008, 09:38:13 AM The last one I got before going to a CD player (which you really should do) was from Autozone,although it's been a few years.Maybe a stereo shop that does installations of sound equipment. Quote Selected
Source for lightbulb in premium radio? Reply #4 – September 03, 2008, 09:44:02 AM Duplicate... WTF up with the board??? Quote Selected
Source for lightbulb in premium radio? Reply #5 – September 03, 2008, 09:45:04 AM If you mean the back light for the frequency display, I believe it has a unobtanium number... BUT a #37 works just fine(same as lights the lower part of the dash)... The earlier premium radios used a fluorescent display, if you need to replace one of those, well lets say you're :bangford: Quote Selected
Source for lightbulb in premium radio? Reply #6 – September 03, 2008, 09:49:08 AM I have a list of radio bulbs (obtained from the owners' manuals) here, if that helps: http://www.coolcats.net/tech/reference/bulb8386.htmlAt this point, substituting for a more common bulb would probably be the best way to go... Quote Selected
Source for lightbulb in premium radio? Reply #7 – September 03, 2008, 11:16:30 AM If what tom means by "lower part of the dash" is what i think it is,,,,,,,,,then the bulb that lights up the headlamp switch area lower left are available by the bag at napa. Quote Selected
Source for lightbulb in premium radio? Reply #8 – September 03, 2008, 11:19:22 AM The backlight on my premium radio display is intermitent - which is pretty common. Anybody know how to get it working full-time? Quote Selected
Source for lightbulb in premium radio? Reply #9 – September 03, 2008, 09:32:46 PM Quote from: TurboCoupe50;234730If you mean the back light for the frequency display, I believe it has a unobtanium number... BUT a #37 works just fine(same as lights the lower part of the dash)... The earlier premium radios used a fluorescent display, if you need to replace one of those, well lets say you're :bangford:Cool that would be the one I'm talking about.Quote from: vinnietbird;234728The last one I got before going to a CD player (which you really should do) was from Autozone,although it's been a few years.Maybe a stereo shop that does installations of sound equipment.I barely listen to the radio as it is. The car is a factory premium sound car and I've recently gotten all the remaining parts I needed to get it to work. The amp, replacement pigtails and an EQ that has the button broken but stuck on not off. I'm doing this more to have it all stock and back to new condition. Pretty much there now. Quote Selected
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