radio

Kind of the opposite problem I've found posted here. My dad's 2005 radio doesn't turn ON when the car is set to ACC, nor ON. However... if I pull and reseat the 20A fuse - #18 - while running, the radio comes on as expected. Everything works fine. CD changer, AM/FM, tune & etc. That...

I recently pulled my stock unit out for the purpose of bench testing it. Everything works, I did have to replace the 8-track drive belt (FRM 12.1). Fortunately in my younger years I used to repair small audio equipment and I bought the belt on a hunch ahead of time. I still need to lube the...

I completed an Alpine ILX-W650 touch screen/Android Auto install on my TBird. Bought it along with the harness kit including the steering wheel kit. I also bought a microbypass cable from Amazon to eliminate the parking brake problem. Took me a total of about 3 hours to remove and install. Just...

My 1997 T-bird had been sitting in the driveway for about 3 months. I've recharged the battery and cleaned the interior due to mildew. I've driven it a few times just to keep it running. Recently, when I went for a drive, the speedometer and radio were not working. When I got back home, I...

I have spent a fortune on rebuilding (not me, a restoration garage) my 1960 T Bird. I had problem after problem with the "Q" code engine and ultimately had a 5.0 liter Ford Racing engine installed I bought an aftermarket radio that looks like the original but has modern technology and...

The restoration of a beautiful 1966 T-bird utilized a donor car. LOTS of great left over parts. Please browse the pictures and see if you spot something you need. Would also sell the LOT. Pictures also show car pre and post resto. Here is a link with pictures of all the parts as I can...

2005 Bird with intermittant problem with radio/CD switching to a MUTE status. Some days it happens constantly where one cannot listen. Sometimes it will go days without a problem. Mute is displayed on the radio display. Speakers seem to be fine--has anyone expierenced this problem and found a...