Radio randomly stopped working

Tiny
ITSJUSTIN930
  • MEMBER
  • 1998 PONTIAC FIREBIRD
Is it possible that a relay in the fuse panel that is responsible for multiple functions could affect some of the functions but not others (such as radio odometer etc.) In a 1998 Poniac Firebird?

Radio randomly stopped working, fog lights do not work, front turn signals do not work, odometer does not work. Could it be possible that a relay in the fuse panel is responsible?
Saturday, February 18th, 2012 AT 12:13 PM

4 Replies

Tiny
KHLOW2008
  • MECHANIC
  • 41,814 POSTS
Not likely to be a relay as the components do not seem to be relayed. More likely to be a loose connection somewhere. You could also have a blown fuse.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Saturday, February 18th, 2012 AT 12:19 PM
Tiny
ITSJUSTIN930
  • MEMBER
  • 2 POSTS
Checked Most fuses, that could be associated with the problems, so most likely eletrical problems, The problems are slowly progressing to other parts of the car. Any Advice?
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Saturday, February 18th, 2012 AT 12:33 PM
Tiny
KHLOW2008
  • MECHANIC
  • 41,814 POSTS
Check for poor gound circuit connections, remove and clean them. At fuse box, check the connectors for signs of contaminations, corrosions etc.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Sunday, February 19th, 2012 AT 3:29 AM
Tiny
JUSTDON
  • MEMBER
  • 154 POSTS
A diagram of ALL the ground locations would be helpfull. One ground can controll several circuits.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Sunday, February 19th, 2012 AT 5:13 AM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Related Radio Not Working Content

VIEW MORE