2003 no radio lights

[VolsFan]

My dad has a 2003 3500. He says his radio lights have gone out so it is difficult to know what station your on. I know factory radios from the junkyard are expensive. Can his radio be fixed? I told him may be best to go aftermarket. He doesn't need or use bluetooth/USB, the factory radio is just fine for him. Thanks for any suggestions

 

[Pawpaw]

Whatever money he would save by going aftermarket can very quickly be eaten up by having to buy an adapter harness & either wiring it up or paying someone like Car Toys to do it. Then he'll also need an antenna adapter and a dash adapter kit.

If all he wants is radio, it's much easier to go OEM. It's literally a 20 minute deal to replace it and the only tool he'll need is a #2 Phillips screwdriver. There is only 1 screw that holds the center dash in place and 4 for the radio.

Here's a refurb on eBay for $72.25 with free shipping: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Chrysler-J...ash=item36267ff0f0:g:8BIAAOSwnlFaYhGL&vxp=mtr

 

[bighammer]

Mine is blank when on accessory mode, but lights up when the key is in run position. It might be just a bad wire.

Illumination Wire: Orange/Dark Blue
Dimmer Wire: Orange/White

 

[VolsFan]

thanks for the replies. His radio wont light up at all. Pawpaw, thanks for the reference, I have contacted him. I need to pull my dads radio to see what plug it takes as there was two different styles. I have purchased a few head units from crutchfield mainly just to plug my phone into, their affordable and come complete with the harnesses that even I can figure it out, but my dad doesn't require anything beyond factory. Thanks