Why does my computer screen go dark when I Turn on the radio?

Radio and clock may go dark. Radio turns off or on by its own. Before or after doing so the screen text may become lighter, which looks as if there is no enough power to keep the unit on. Often there is a noise from the radio unit while the radio of off as if there is going to be a shortcut.

Why is the display on my DAB radio too dim?

If a red or orange colour is too dim you could try blue or green. More information about changing the colour of the display is found in the user manual. You mention that your previous DAB radio had the same issue. This could indicate that the car is always telling the radio that the lights are on and that the display should be dimmed.

Why does my car radio go dark at night?

The dimmer is used to dim the display and buttons at night, when the display does not need to be as bright as during the day. The dimmer can be set manually, synchronised to the clock or set to activate with your car lights. The final option requires that the illumination lead on the rear of the radio is connected to the relevant wire in the car.

Why is the display on my car radio not working?

If after changing the settings on your radio the display is still too dim or too bright the radio may be faulty. You could contact the manufacturer or retailer for further advice.

Why are the radio and AC control lights not working?

A bit of time (maybe 90 minutes removal, soldering and re-install) and a bit of solder added to a series of resistors on the circuit board and her radio display lights up again. Found the problem. The #4 fuse under the hood, labelled “small lights”.

Radio and clock may go dark. Radio turns off or on by its own. Before or after doing so the screen text may become lighter, which looks as if there is no enough power to keep the unit on. Often there is a noise from the radio unit while the radio of off as if there is going to be a shortcut.

Is the light on the radio display replaceable?

The bulbs are replaceable you might try a radio shop. Most display lighting is replaceable on your Explorer (for most years) hope this helps!

Why are the back lights on my Radio not working?

The first post above says I had no lighting behind the control buttons on the AC and the radio. The second post states no back lighting on any of the buttons from the VTM-4 switch to the right. As far as finding the fix, but not the problem, it could have possibly been as simple as a bad fuse.