How To Replace The Display Bulbs In Your Pontiac Radio

[@Sandhill1988]

If I tried this that radio would never work again. You have the touch sir.

[@juniorcopeland9082]

I bought the bulbs from you, but noticed that you didn't reuse the little white bulb base on the 4 bulbs, should they be used or not ? And is there a reason why you use a different radio at the end of the video, I don't understand that ?

[@DreamKeeper.]

I bought my orange Prix with half the radio burnt out but just today the whole display went. I also bought it with a few of the button bulbs burnt out. Could I follow the same process and replace the button bulbs?

[@RussellRay]

How do you get the radio out?

[@ryans413]

You sir are amazing thank you for the detailed step by step. My radio on my Grand Am 2 out of 3 of the bulbs are burnt out other then that the radio and CD player work fine I just wanted to fix the display so I could see it during the day. And a used or new radio is too much money for me this way was much cheaper 30 bucks for three bulbs

[@Car-Radio-Bulbs]

Holy crap you over paid for bulbs. I have high quality replacements with new caps for only $7.99

[@dougo9229]

What is the clicking noise your soldering iron makes? Is it shutting off? Can’t say I’ve ever seen that.

[@TheRedneckAtheist]

Can the volume and tuning pots be cleaned In situ? Or do I have to desolder them to get to the back sides?

[@VhonYT]

When replacing this same radio from 06 Grand Prix into my 04 grand am, the new radio has a locked message, is there any solution to this, remove something on motherboard, or some combination on the radio itself?,

[@Car-Radio-Bulbs]

You would have to take it to a dealer and see if they can reprogram it.

[@GALTwarrior]

do you have a source for the buttons themselves? Mine are chipped bad. Could you replace the buttons as well in a repair with the LCD backlights?

[@Car-Radio-Bulbs]

No I don't have a source for the buttons but we can fix you backlights go here.....carradiobulbs.com/products/delco-radio-display-repair-service-pontiac-radio-1/

[@GALTwarrior]

@@Car-Radio-Bulbs I sent you an email via your site, haven't heard back yet

[@Car-Radio-Bulbs]

@@GALTwarrior I have not received any messages from you but I answered you above.

[@STREETRACEN4U]

Thanks for this video, half my radio screen stopped lighting up the other day but after watching what it takes to replace the bulbs il just leave it alone lol if it goes out completely il replace the whole radio

[@philipjones0630]

Just don't make my mistake of getting a replacement OEM. Dealer required to unlock since the radio has a anti-theft control; costs around $300 if I remember right.

[@Car-Radio-Bulbs]

We can repair it for you for $49.99 and free shipping back to you. Here is a link to the service carradiobulbs.com/products/delco-radio-display-repair-service-pontiac-radio-1/carradiobulbs.com/products/delco-radio-display-repair-service-pontiac-radio-1/

[@jakemcdowell4804]

audioxpress 1 can you do a 2005 Pontiac bonneville radio?

[@Car-Radio-Bulbs]

@@jakemcdowell4804 its the same as this one.

[@ekmead]

A wire pulled out of one of the green plugs on the circuit board. Can I reattach it with solder?

[@ryans413]

ekmead Yes just make sure it’s well connected

[@ryans413]

I also have a question could you replace those bulbs for white LED bulbs then the display last forever

[@Car-Radio-Bulbs]

No you can not. I tried and they will not work. I was thinking the same thing about them lasting forever but they will not shine through the lens.

[@greenspiraldragon]

how do I know the polarity if I want to install LED bulbs. I would rather have to install them once than twice.

[@Car-Radio-Bulbs]

greenspiraldragon I use a volt ohm meter.

[@JackReacheround]

What LEDs did you end up going with? did it work well?

[@jeromejackson3752]

Got the bulbs out, but solder is still in the holes. What's the best way to clear them?

[@Car-Radio-Bulbs]

The best and easiest way is to use solder wick or a desoldering iron .

[@paulrice5766]

i bought the bulbs from you the 4 lights for switches work the display light do not they appear 2 have 3.97 volts any idea

[@Car-Radio-Bulbs]

The display lights are 12 volt so I would guess something is soldered wrong or something is touching metal.

[@paulrice5766]

thank you

[@jadongeier8948]

Having trouble finding any bulbs like that. Can you refer me to where I could find them thanks.

[@Car-Radio-Bulbs]

You can find them here carradiobulbs.com/products/pontiac-radio-display-bulbs-for-cd-casette/

[@brandongreer176]

What would happen if I take the insulation off the bulbs will it burn the LCD?

[@Car-Radio-Bulbs]

Nothing will happen they are filters they take the yellow glow out of the incandescent bulbs.

[@yoheff988]

Are these bulbs good for a Sony tuner? I already replaced those bulbs few years ago, bought the bulbs at Radio shack for $2, but Radio shack are not here anymore. Could you replace the bulbs with LEDs? if the answer is yes what should I buy?

[@Car-Radio-Bulbs]

I have no idea if these will work in a sony.

[@Jlgarner1971]

Wen power dropped no code/locked?

[@Car-Radio-Bulbs]

It shouldn't lock as long as it goes back in the same car it came out of.

[@hurstmuscle]

My LCD is working but none of the other bulbs light. I don't see any loose connections or wires.

[@Car-Radio-Bulbs]

I would look for a blown fuse and check your dimmer switch if you can't find anything it might be time for a new radio.

[@janbill79]

where can a guy buy an 1/8 inch socket / no hardware store has any thing under 3/16, none on ebay either unless I am not typing in the right thing to bring it up

[@Car-Radio-Bulbs]

You can get one here carradiobulbs.com/store-4/18-nut-driver/

[@brianwestmoreland3836]

what do you charge?

[@Car-Radio-Bulbs]

Hello Here is a link to our services carradiobulbs.com/products/delco-radio-display-repair-service-pontiac-radio/

[@Bdbrad71]

Sounds like Darth Vader lol

[@dothmynugs]

I didnt know Alex Jones worked on radios lol

[@Car-Radio-Bulbs]

It's my night job.