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I have 1993 GMC Sierra 1500 and the radio and equalizer quite working. I got a different one from a buddy and he said it works but when i hooked it up it didn't work and the only thing i can do is turn it on and off there is no sound nothing at all.

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Chances are its the small computer behing the ashtray, under the radio where you can see the antenna plugged in. I'd go to a wrecker and take a couple off and check them on your truck first cause its a common defect. Make sure its the same audio setup (ie tape/EQ). Its a 10 minute job, remove ashtray and cover under steering wheel, remove 2 nuts (8mm, 5/16 I believe), and unplug it, 5-6 plugs plus antenna. When testing u may have to touch the case to ground bracket for it to work.

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Chances are its the small computer behing the ashtray, under the radio where you can see the antenna plugged in. I'd go to a wrecker and take a couple off and check them on your truck first cause its a common defect. Make sure its the same audio setup (ie tape/EQ). Its a 10 minute job, remove ashtray and cover under steering wheel, remove 2 nuts (8mm, 5/16 I believe), and unplug it, 5-6 plugs plus antenna. When testing u may have to touch the case to ground bracket for it to work.

 

Okay and how would you test it. How much do them usually cost.

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Plug it into your truck and make sure it works.

Cost depends on wrecker, There is a REALLY reasonably priced one nearby that charges $5-10 for that type of thing, but others will charge half of dealer cost which is ridiculous.

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Plug it into your truck and make sure it works.

Cost depends on wrecker, There is a REALLY reasonably priced one nearby that charges $5-10 for that type of thing, but others will charge half of dealer cost which is ridiculous.

 

 

I got the small computer out and was wondering how to test that. My radio doesn't work at all in my truck. whats a wrecker.

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