Radio/Clock malfunction

[security]

I have a 2000 Pontiac Grand Am. I recently received this car from my father.The little box that is the LED clock as well as telling you what radio station you are listening doesn't work. I have checked the fuses and all seems ok. The radio works it is jut the LED that is not functioning.

Is there anyway of correcting this...short of buying a new radio? ANY ideas would be appreciated.

Thanks
John

[Nighthawk243]

Originally posted by security
I have a 2000 Pontiac Grand Am. I recently received this car from my father.The little box that is the LED clock as well as telling you what radio station you are listening doesn't work. I have checked the fuses and all seems ok. The radio works it is jut the LED that is not functioning.

Is there anyway of correcting this...short of buying a new radio? ANY ideas would be appreciated.

Thanks
John

Quite common in early 5th gen:

http://www.gaownersclub.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=64707&highlight=Radio+Display

[SE2000]

I fixed mine by opening the radio and cleaning the bulb contacts

[security]

Thanks for the post. I think maybe the bulb might be burned out. You suggested opening the radio and cleaning the contacts/replace the bulb. This is the radio that came with the car. How do I open the radio to get at these items?

ANY assistance would be appreciated

Thanks
John

[Peyman]

my clock shows but its SUPER dim... you can hardly see it... what does that mean??

[SE2000]

Same thing, bad contacts. Unless of course your display dimmer is turned down