2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser radio going crazy

2002 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
76,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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FISH1
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My radio just stopped working except the face light or power stayed on even with the key off. I disconnected the batt. & when I reconnected it, it works fine but I take it to the dealer anyway. They said maybe a fluke & maybe it will never happen again, but said if we keep it, we will fool around for a few days to see what it is. I said no. A week later the radio didn't work at all. I disconnect the battery and re-connect & and it works. So yesterday when I went to change the channel, it just went dead except for the power, faceplate still lit. so I disconnect the battery again and this AM its fine,but I didnt touch it and on the way home, i know what station it was on but the #'s started changing all by themselves?
Apr 29, 2008 at 8:15 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

I feel that this is an internal fault with the radio, get it repaired or fit a new unit.

mark (mhpautos)
Apr 30, 2008 at 1:22 AM
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FISH1
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Thank you. I had already decided to replace the radio and your answer made it final. thanks again! :)
Apr 30, 2008 at 8:26 PM
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