radio won't turn off

3 messages, Last post on Jan 23, 2008 at 8:41 PM

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#1 of 3 radio won't turn off by leosmith Dec 25, 2007 (1:49 am)
I have a 99 Ford Explorer, and recently let it sit outside for 3 months in a rainy climate when I was on vacation. The battery was dead, so I replaced it. It started up just fine, but within a few minutes the radio digital display became garbled, the radio started turning on and off, and the tape player started clicking. This clicking goes on for several minutes. When it stops, I can turn the radio off. But it will soon come back on again. Even after I park the car and turn the key off, it will come back on. I disconnect the battery when I stop now, but would like to find a way to fix this. Replies to this message: mecp_316 (Jan 23, 2008 8:41 pm)
#3 of 3 Re: radio won't turn off [leosmith] by mecp_316 Jan 23, 2008 (8:41 pm)
Replying to: leosmith (Dec 25, 2007 1:49 am) hey unfortn u have pickd up condensation in the actual head unit im from florida an its a typical problem i see with customers pretty much you most likely need to pick up a new one salvage usually isnt to bad or there may be a radio shop in youre town that may be able to trace the short an replace the necesary parts for cheap good luck !!