This just started this morning. I jumped in the jeep, cranked everything up and noticed the time was missing off the clock on the radio. I thought it was because it was just to dim with the lights on in the day but nope its just not showing up. On top of that the radio wont turn on but the backlight to all the buttons are on??? Im thinking this could be something loose but thought I would ask the forum and see if anyone else has seen this or has a idea.. I have a 2001 jeep cherokee sport, with the CD/Tape/am-fm stock radio.

Thanks for any help.

 

You'll need a wiring diagram to confirm this - I might be way off in my assessment.

On the stereos I'm familiar with, there are 2 sources of power. The first one is directly from the battery, it is for the stereo's memory. Things like the clock, stations you have programmed, and maybe the digital display. It is a smaller wire of the two.

The second source powers the stereo itself - the CD laser head and motor, the drive for the tape deck, the power amp, yada yada.

Sounds like you may have lost a fuse or otherwise lost power on the memory power feed to your stereo.

If you don't have a wiring diagram, your local library may very well have it. The Professional Motor's Manuals and Professional Chilton's Manuals usually cover this stuff pretty well.

Good luck and let us know what you find!
Dan

 

Constant and 12v power.

Constant keeps memory, 12v turns it on.

12V

 

Double post

 

Stupid question, are these fuses or wires?

 

Wires

 

Upgrade your receiver these stock head units suck..but start by replacing your fuse in your passenger side fuse box..if not fixed pull your deck out make sure all the wires are in the connectors..

 

I had the same problem it was the fuse for the radio

 

this will tell you the factory wiring http://www.the12volt.com/

 

id check ur wireing harness. u might not be geting a good conection to all the ports

 

When I got off and back to the jeep, the radio cut right on.???

 

Could be ground problem check the voltage and make sure that is good if none of tosses you will need a new deck

 

...and if you need a new deck.. pm me

 

Sounds like a short in the factory radio itself... not an uncommon issue. Oh and hello from Concord, I believe you sent me a message but I was new and couldn't work the mail to respond. If you drive this way, let me know, perhaps we can talk Jeep in person. My name is Mike.

 

hi i have a 1995 jeep grand Cherokee and the radio and the little screen under it wont turn on. If anyone has any suggestions on how to get it working I would greatly appreciate it