Help -- stereo display is out - G20.net

mnplsstp · Oct 26, 09, 08:57 AM

My 1994G20 still has the original factory stereo and although it works just fine, the display (i.e. face place) is out so it won't display anything (e.g. tracks, radio station, nothing).

Any idea what could be wrong and how to fix?

I'm going on a road trip and would like to take care of this.

merlin · Oct 26, 09, 09:08 AM

It probably just needs to be replaced.

j-tek · Oct 26, 09, 09:12 AM

maybe loose connector

mnplsstp · Oct 26, 09, 10:22 AM

how do I figure out which/where connection is loose?

I should mention that before the display went out completely, it used to show intermittently and at times when I had to "knock" on it. But now its gone out completely.

I would hate to replace the entire unit since it is playing jst fine.

Maxellation · Oct 26, 09, 02:43 PM

replace for better sound anyway imo. mine was out when i got the car, still played but couldn't see anything.

also, if u replace with aftermarket, do the amp bypass to avoid double amplification.

mnplsstp · Oct 27, 09, 07:38 AM

Agreed that replacement is a good option. However, I'd like to just make sure there is no loose connection or an easy DIY fix. How did I check this? Would a store look into this for me? I guess I would need a couple of "clips" to pull out the faceplate?

respo87 · Oct 27, 09, 08:37 AM

i don't know if its the same on the p10 but on the p11 u can easily remove the screws under and around the dashboard trim. http://www.g20.net/forum/showthread....o+remove+radio

Maxellation · Oct 27, 09, 07:40 PM

i think he means remove the faceplate from the stock radio. when i pulled mine, i saw no method without causing damage, but i may be wrong

Mean Green G20 · Nov 02, 09, 07:07 PM

Yeah, my stereo display is gona also. The thing is so messed up that when you turn up the volume, it actually goes down. LOL! I was doing some shopping the other day and new in dash units are as cheap as they have been in years. CD player with USB input is around $100. I would just change it out for a new one. How are the speakers?

Oct 26, 09, 08:57 AM	#1
mnplsstp G20 Junior Member Feedback: (0) (0%) Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: PA Posts: 53 Vehicle: '94 G20 131K mi	Help -- stereo display is out My 1994G20 still has the original factory stereo and although it works just fine, the display (i.e. face place) is out so it won't display anything (e.g. tracks, radio station, nothing). Any idea what could be wrong and how to fix? I'm going on a road trip and would like to take care of this.

Oct 26, 09, 09:08 AM	#2
merlin It's your MAF.... Feedback: (7) (100%) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: around Posts: 2,849 Vehicle: '99 G20t 5MT	It probably just needs to be replaced. __________________ How To: X-Member Mounts! \| Common problems/diagnosis thread \| My Feedback Thread 99 KR4 P11 5MT \| 01 KV3 A33 Maxima 5MT

Oct 26, 09, 09:12 AM	#3
j-tek G20 Guru Feedback: (94) (100%) Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: bay area Posts: 3,881 Vehicle: 97 p11	maybe loose connector __________________ *i <3 my G*20

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Oct 26, 09, 10:22 AM	#4
mnplsstp G20 Junior Member Feedback: (0) (0%) Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: PA Posts: 53 Vehicle: '94 G20 131K mi	how do I figure out which/where connection is loose? I should mention that before the display went out completely, it used to show intermittently and at times when I had to "knock" on it. But now its gone out completely. I would hate to replace the entire unit since it is playing jst fine.

Oct 26, 09, 02:43 PM	#5
Maxellation G20 Member Feedback: (5) (100%) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: South Jersey Posts: 319 Vehicle: 93.5 G20	replace for better sound anyway imo. mine was out when i got the car, still played but couldn't see anything. also, if u replace with aftermarket, do the amp bypass to avoid double amplification.

Oct 27, 09, 07:38 AM	#6
mnplsstp G20 Junior Member Feedback: (0) (0%) Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: PA Posts: 53 Vehicle: '94 G20 131K mi	Agreed that replacement is a good option. However, I'd like to just make sure there is no loose connection or an easy DIY fix. How did I check this? Would a store look into this for me? I guess I would need a couple of "clips" to pull out the faceplate?

Oct 27, 09, 08:37 AM	#7
respo87 G20 Member Feedback: (0) (0%) Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Queens, Ny Posts: 352 Vehicle: 2001 P11	i don't know if its the same on the p10 but on the p11 u can easily remove the screws under and around the dashboard trim. http://www.g20.net/forum/showthread....o+remove+radio

Oct 27, 09, 07:40 PM	#8
Maxellation G20 Member Feedback: (5) (100%) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: South Jersey Posts: 319 Vehicle: 93.5 G20	i think he means remove the faceplate from the stock radio. when i pulled mine, i saw no method without causing damage, but i may be wrong

Nov 02, 09, 07:07 PM	#9
Mean Green G20 G20 Guru Feedback: (10) (100%) Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,020 Vehicle: '95 DJ2HP10	Yeah, my stereo display is gona also. The thing is so messed up that when you turn up the volume, it actually goes down. LOL! I was doing some shopping the other day and new in dash units are as cheap as they have been in years. CD player with USB input is around $100. I would just change it out for a new one. How are the speakers?