This is for my HVAC controls going out (stuck on 75) and Radio going dead. The well document Dreaded... has happened to me. I thought I was a schematic with the fix, where you just needed to solder two spots on the board. Does anyone know if that exists here or another board?

 

In most cases it's the radio that has gone bad, sometimes it's the board itself or it can be both. Even the techs have a problem pin pointing the actual problem so they always recommend to replace both.

That's when most forum members will spend the money for the JDM DD Kit and get an aftermarket radio so they wont have that problem again.

 

I've been on this section of the forums for years now. There's no DIY fix for the board, or if there is, the radio repair shops that charge $150+ for the repair are keeping tight wraps on what the fix is.

 

So even thoght the HVAC controls go dead, teh radio itself can be bad? God this sux. I know my car is 9 years old but 6 mos of no radio is driving me insane. I assume the lowest cost fix is close to down payment money on a new car..

If you know of a radio shop in the northeast that can handle this please advise!!

 

So if I go to best buy I need to take a Double Din kit and a new board for teh hvac to work, correct?

 

^ please don't go to best buy, worked there for 5 years at 3 different stores, would never let any tech there touch my car.

 

Looks like you're in the market for an aftermarket HU. Check out Wrathernaut's Double Din Shopping and Resource List. You'll be able to get something exceptionally satisfying if you can budget around $600 for the replacement.

 

Top Teke, thanks I will use the thread and have spent some time in there. Still trying to figure out what I need to buy to get the HVAC controls to work...a new radio can not be all..

 

I changed to a double Din kit and my cd problem is fixed now but my steering wheel conrols still won't work volume or track but when I turn the wheel 90 degrees it works. The cruise button still works. The mechanic said there is something still wrong with the circuit board still, the dealer I bought it from said he's gonna open it up and check it. Will update if I find a fix.

 

First question: are you using an AXXESS or similar style steering wheel controller? If not that's your problem.

If you are then it sounds like it may be the ribbon looking cable that wraps around your steering wheel. Sometimes the wires become pinched which may be causing your issue. The tough part about fixing it is that you have to remove the airbag to get to the cable. The cable itself isn't terribly expensive just a PITA to replace.

 

Well I came out to my car being dead, had a coworker jump me and when I got it in I had noticed my ac was cranked up to max at 75 and the radio was off and no controls work. Guessing from what I read that its the radio or circuit board.

If I get a JDM DD kit and an aftermarket radio, will this repair my problem? I don't see myself willing to spend the $1500+ to have the dealer fix it. I'd rather use that as a down and trade my G in. Just curious. Thanks for any help.

 

Yes, yes and yes.

 

everything on dash works except the temp control won't go down.... all other functions work fine

 

can I replace the stereo and climate control panel

 

can I replace the radio and climate control panel since its just one whole pc