Stock Radio

[Neil W]

My stock radio does not work. The symptoms are unique, so I thought if anyone has heard of it before. The car is an 87.

The radio will not turn on if the car is cold. Once warmed up (I have no idea why this matters, but it's pretty consistent) the radio will flicker on and off for some time. Then it will come one, and stay on, but there is no sound. I can select stations, and store them to memory but no sound. If I press the scan button it simply scans forever, and doesn't stop...

Sound familiar? I was going to remove the radio, and try it on the bench with a 12V source to see if it's the car or the radio... but I'll wait to see what you've already figured out, if anything.

What do you guys use for aftermarket radio's? The hole this one would leave behind is a weird size...

 

[Who]

The Radio size is a standard Double Din. Don't cut or splice the wiring behind the dash. There are aftermarket adapters that plug right in.

No clue on the flickering lights.

 

[Justin]

^^ he is right. There is nothing unusual about the Supras radio.

The harness is a metra part number 70-1761 and all you need to fill the hole is a pocket. you can get the parts at any circuit city/best buy/mom/pop shop etc.

no need to cut anything

 

[johnathan1]

There could be a loose connector going to the stereo...I would pull out the stereo (easy) and inspect the wiring behind it.

 

[Neil W]

Ok, so you guy's haven't heard of this.. should be a wiring problem then.

I hate hacking wiring, so don't worry about the cutting - not gonna happen.

Good to know about the radio size - I'm not a radio guy.

Thanks for the help!

 

[Justin]

You're welcome.


I doubt its a wire problem. Just my opinion if you want it

 

[Who]

If your considering keeping your car stock see this thread

 

[Neil W]

Thanks a lot! I just bought a T1807 off ebay. Definately looks like the best, cheapest, and easiest solution. That's rare.

 

[Island_Yota]

What about an FJ Cruiser one? The styling would look pretty good in a Supra imo.


http://cgi.ebay.ca/TOYOTA-FJ-CRUISE...ryZ38641QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

(hmm.. too many plugs/pins? external amp id assume)

this one looks alot better than the majority of the OEM ones ive seen besides the Scion:

http://cgi.ebay.ca/TOYOTA-CD-TAPE-P...ryZ38640QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

green display matches the factory dash lights which is bonus.