Radio Problem

[007Cruiser]

Replacing the battery provided no joy. I’ll probably replace with a double din. That’s a project for another day.

[007Cruiser]

Just for giggles I gave it another try today and it WORKED! It’s cooler today so I think it was the cooler temperature and perhaps the battery being in for a while.

[JerriLampon]

Just for giggles I gave it another try today and it WORKED! It’s cooler today so I think it was the cooler temperature and perhaps the battery being in for a while.

Shade tree mechanic's first rule, Do the simplest step first.
The second rule is, don't pay someone else to do something you can do yourself.

[BillyL]

Glad for you. I still think the battery was the culprit, but cannot explain why it had to wait to reset the radio/cd. Another electrical mystery associated with our beloved birds. Just curious, what is the cost of a new motorcraft vented battery? Mine is six years old and probably next on the unexpected expense list.

[007Cruiser]

Mine came in at $198 which included a $16 refundable core charge and sales tax. The old Motorcraft lasted for nine years. That’s part of why I went back for another.

[2K2BIRD]

Did you have it installed, Gene?

Last fall I got one for $139 at the parts counter in my local Ford dealer and installed it myself. It was less expensive that an equivalent battery at any of the major auto parts stores.

[007Cruiser]

No, I did the installation. Pretty darn heavy. Don’t know that I’d do it again.

[BillyL]

Good to know. Unfortunately all car batteries have become more expensive. I replaced the battery in my toyota tacoma last week, 3yr warranty battery was $175.00 at NAPA. I was told that our current above average heat wave is causing battery failures.

[007Cruiser]

I’m sure the heat was a contributing factor. I can’t complain though as the old one lasted nine years. If this one does the same I will probably be in the ground.

[BillyL]

I understand. I quit buying extended warranties a couple of years ago.