01-14-2002, 06:21 PM
I have the original am/fm/cassette radio in my 88TC and I can barely see what station it is on regardless if the lights are on or not. Is there a bulb in the radio that I can change or are they all this way?
01-14-2002, 06:21 PM
01-14-2002, 06:38 PM
There is a light behind the diplay.But to replace it you'll have to solder in a new one.Try radio shack for the right one.
I think it's just simpler to replace the radio.Maybe someone here has a spare.
I think it's just simpler to replace the radio.Maybe someone here has a spare.
01-15-2002, 02:55 AM
Ah.. I think the bulb is plug in if I remember correctly. I know it was in my 88 Bronco. Seems I also changed it in my 88 TC.
Bulbs are hard to come by tho. I got my last ones at Ford. A lot cheaper than a whole radio.
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Kevin
TCx2
88 White TC, 5spd, Loaded
88 Black TC, 5spd, Base
87 LtBlue TC, 5spd,Loaded
Bulbs are hard to come by tho. I got my last ones at Ford. A lot cheaper than a whole radio.
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Kevin
TCx2
88 White TC, 5spd, Loaded
88 Black TC, 5spd, Base
87 LtBlue TC, 5spd,Loaded
01-15-2002, 04:20 AM
TCx2 is correct it just plugs in. The bulb is #37, any good auto parts should have it. To replace it, remove the radio, then the top cover. The bulb is in a socket directly behind the display. Twist the socket to remove it.
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Two 1988 Turbo Coupes ..... yea one of em has a 5.0 And runs 13.3s
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Two 1988 Turbo Coupes ..... yea one of em has a 5.0 And runs 13.3s
01-15-2002, 03:37 PM
Back when I had stock Ford head units in my cars, I usually just cut the connector off, and get a 12V "grain of wheat" bulb from Radio Shack for $.89, which has wire leads. I solder the bulb leads to the radio leads, stick the bulb in the hole, and secure it with a dab or RTV.
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Jeff Korn
88 Turbo Coupe: Intake and exhaust mods, T3 turbo at 20 psi, forced air intercooler, water injection, bypass valve, Ranger roller cam, subframes, etc., etc.. // 86 Tbird 5.0 (original owner): intake, exhaust, valvetrain mods, 100 HP nitrous, ignition, gears, suspension, etc., etc.... // 91 Escort: Bone stock winter car // 00 Windstar (wifes vehicle)
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Jeff Korn
88 Turbo Coupe: Intake and exhaust mods, T3 turbo at 20 psi, forced air intercooler, water injection, bypass valve, Ranger roller cam, subframes, etc., etc.. // 86 Tbird 5.0 (original owner): intake, exhaust, valvetrain mods, 100 HP nitrous, ignition, gears, suspension, etc., etc.... // 91 Escort: Bone stock winter car // 00 Windstar (wifes vehicle)
Noname
01-15-2002, 05:33 PM
Jeff> Sounds like an awful lot of work to save a dollar or so.
If I remember correctly I just pulled a bulb out of a spare system sentry panel and threw it in the radio. They should be the same size bulb.
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87 TC 5-speed Black, loaded. 17psi, G3 alternator, KB subs, Grant steering wheel, custom greasable swaybar bushings, K&N. Soon to have KB Trackit Axle brackets, Maximum Motorsports lower control arms, T-3, Saab intercooler, ranger roller cam Gen1 DSM BOV and rebuilt front suspension.
Yes, your Camaro just got spanked by a 4cyl!
Unless you're the lead dog, the view never changes.
If I remember correctly I just pulled a bulb out of a spare system sentry panel and threw it in the radio. They should be the same size bulb.
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87 TC 5-speed Black, loaded. 17psi, G3 alternator, KB subs, Grant steering wheel, custom greasable swaybar bushings, K&N. Soon to have KB Trackit Axle brackets, Maximum Motorsports lower control arms, T-3, Saab intercooler, ranger roller cam Gen1 DSM BOV and rebuilt front suspension.
Yes, your Camaro just got spanked by a 4cyl!
Unless you're the lead dog, the view never changes.