Radio has power but does not turn on

1998 SUBARU LEGACY
212,623 MILES • 2.5L • 4 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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STEVIE'S 42
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Hi, I have the vehicle listed above Limited model. Radio has power lights up with green illumination and clock flashes. but when you press the power button nothing. if you put a CD in it trust to play then spits it back out radio is stock. Also everything else on the car headlights taillights turn turn signals dome light dash lights all work properly.
Nov 4, 2019 at 2:03 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi:

Since there is power to the radio, it has to be something internal. When you press power, does the display turn on? Does the clock continue to flash regardless of the on/off switch's position?

Let me know.
Joe
Nov 6, 2019 at 7:03 PM
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