Chrysler (Jeep/RAM/Dodge) P05091164AB Radio Repair | No Sound on AM/FM

[@StevePrimo]

Worked on my 2010 Dodge grand caravan. My am/fm and the cd player were not working for years, all I could do was play pandora from my cell phone thru the audio plug in port of the radio and then that finally went a few months ago. I did exactly what you did, step for step (had my phone playing video while I did it) and it worked like a charm! Thanks for passing along the info, from a fellow DIY'er.... *I did not have a small hot air gun BUT I do have a high heat gun (about the size of a blow dryer for your hair). I used aluminum foil rolled up like a cone and put on end of my heat gun so I could pin point the heat. It works great, hope it helps somebody else... thanks again

[@JordanU]

Thanks for sharing your success.

[@benjastanpolanco6528]

Thank you 🙏 god bless you

[@kikastra]

Thanks for that tip about the foil.

[@StevePrimo]

​@kikastra no problem, hope it helps you. I always read the comments of the DIY videos to see if there's any other tips and tricks to get the job done.

[@jpmacoo]

I ended up cutting a 1/4" square of wood, and jammed it between the chip and the metal support just above it. Just that extra pressure keeps the connection, and the radio works. We'll see how long it lasts, though

[@bonilla1221]

Did you wedge the wood between the black chip and the metal piece above it on the wall of the radio? I’m looking to do the same. Were the dimensions 1/4x1/4x 3/4 or something similar?

[@jpmacoo]

@@bonilla1221 Yes, that's what I did. I read on another YT post where someone else put a plastic pen cap in there, and that worked for them. I figured that the wood wouldn't bend, and might last longer. It's been almost a year, so I can't remember the exact dimensions. Just try whatever fits, as long as it puts pressure on the chip, and keeps the connection. And, yes, it's still working

[@mattbargell8404]

YES! I did the exact same thing with a 1/4" wooden dowel and dabs of super glue and it's working great!

[@jpmacoo]

@@mattbargell8404 Nice. Mine is still working too

[@johnclements3441]

Thanks for the tip and the clear video! Mine didn't loose sound but stations would drift in/out, no lock on, just got noise on AM (no signal found), etc. Figured it was the same chip. One tip.... Be careful how much air flow is going out your hot air gun! I accidentally below 3 0402's off their pads (oh oh!). Fortunately your video quality was so good I was able to match the 3 parts up and soldered back in place. Works like a champ now!

[@JordanU]

Glad the video was helpful to you.

[@NickBrown-w9u]

This worked for me, I made a little heat shield out of tin foil to protect the other nearby components and only expose the pins of the chip. Found a cheap hot air station on Amazon and set it to about 450 degf for about 8-10 seconds on each side while holding pressure. Working great now, thanks!

[@serlovigil2130]

I just made this repair on a 2014 Grand Caravan with factory satellite radio. Thank you for posting this tutorial, others on YT are not this detailed.

[@JordanU]

You're welcome.

[@ek8137]

THANK YOU! 🥳 I just finished and it WORKED!!!!! I took a hot air gun on high and blasted the chip for a good 30s. Took it to the van hooked it up again. Didn't work! BUT it would work if I pressed down on the chip while still connected. So I took it out, blasted it again, pressed down on the chip with a screwdriver for a good 2-3 mins to cool. Then I cut a wood skewer to length and wedged it so it was like a tent pole on top of the chip to under the CD bracket and VOILA!! Works fine! BACKSTORY: Was not working properly for well over a year! 2012 Dodge Caravan. Radio reception would get lost then it finally cut out with 0 volume. Only AUX or CD worked 'off and on' for a few seconds at a time. I wish you the best my man! I really do thank you! And Bless all the helpful people in the youtube community ❤

[@JordanU]

You're welcome.

[@wpholloman]

Thank you so much Jordan. Worked like a charm !! Dealership said it was antenna...$467. I knew it wasn't. Detailed instructions were spot on.

[@JordanU]

So many of those dealers are a total rip off now. Can’t trust them.

[@dark30welderwelding11]

Just fixed the wife’s radio thanks for posting. I’d bought her a new Android style replacement and she didn’t like it. Most of These newer style Android style replacements don’t have volume knobs just touch sensitive volume controls. Also I couldn’t get the aftermarket Android radio to dim enough for night use. Tried everything… too bright whole inside of car lit up. So I fixed her old one and put it back in. She’s super happy. Thanks again.

[@JordanU]

I too prefer a traditional radio like this unit with the dials and buttons, much easier to use. Simple is often superior.

[@alkalk8938]

Add 1 more success story! Had the same problem with no am/fm while everything else worked. I knew i was getting it hot enough because i melted the solder on 1 of the adjacent inductors and had to move it back into position and melt the solder again to reconnect. Thanks! Thanks! Thanks for the video!

[@JordanU]

You're welcome.

[@donaldmoore9200]

just did this to my 2013 grand caravan and as I am not setup with proper tools to reflow the solder I pulled the board completely out and took it to a local electronics repair shop..of course no warrenty but it cost me under $25 and works like a charm now

[@JordanU]

25 dollars is nothing compared to what Chrysler charges for a new unit.

[@TheEmanram]

@Donald Moore what kind of electronics repair shop did you take it too?

[@DroidMastertaylor-gang-or-die]

Thank you so much man , you saved my father from a 300$ so called repair job from the local mechanic. Before i couldn’t play Cd’s & am/fm radio but now with your help i fixed everything

[@phazzie]

Just made this repair to my 2014 Jeep Wrangler radio this past weekend. Worked perfectly! My AM/FM stopped working a few months ago and then last week, the radio sound would go on and off every few seconds. This repair fixed both issues! Thanks for the video!!

[@JordanU]

You're welcome.

[@daveharms5153]

Thanks for posting. I purchased a Soldering Rework Station for less than $40 on Ebay and did this repair myself. It worked like a charm! Nothing to it! Thanks again.

[@JordanU]

Glad the video was helpful.

[@cajlouny]

I just did this on a family members Durango, and it worked perfectly!!!! She said she hadn’t had a working radio in 3 years

[@JordanU]

Great!

[@itsmetommyvee280]

Just ran into this on a 2014 grand caravan, same radio different part #. I used a little SEAL-ALL and a q-tip to apply it. It dried clear and looked like a factory job. Glad I came across your video!

[@JordanU]

So far mine is still working since the repair, but if it does quit again, I will probably try coating it in something like that.

[@benjastanpolanco6528]

Hope you read this I JUST WANT SAY THANK YOU 🙏 GOD BLESS YOU, I saw 100 video and your was the only one that made since. Thank you

[@JordanU]

You're welcome.

[@cherylspears5222]

This is a great video. Instead of using the hot air device in the video, I used my Weller P2K portable butane soldering iron. It also includes two hollow tips...a short one (approx 3/8") and a long one (approx 3/4"). Do NOT use the short one as it's a torch. The long one can be used on heatshrink and worked well for this repair...try melting some solder first to get used to it...it's a great device if you're thing about purchasing something to perform this repair.

[@JordanU]

Thanks for the suggestion.

[@jayh7434]

Thanks man! I'm pretty handy but to be honest, electronics just aren't my thing. I modified my paint stripper gun, gave this a try and it worked! So stoked, I brought my wife out to show what I did, and she was impressed. Thanks for posting this up, I appreciate you!

[@JordanU]

You're welcome.

[@_zhawkeye_9808]

Great video. Mine's doing the same and I'll get around to trying this...thanks much!!! The board is conformal coated and protects largely against moisture...but it also holds in some heat generated by the components. Note that "heating up" and "cooling down" cycles deteriorate solder connections over time. I imagine this IC gets hot when in use which may be why it's uncoated. If you coat this IC in the future, it may get hotter than expected and may fail permanently. A better idea, since there appears to be plenty of room, is to purchase a heat sink for that style of IC package and attach it to the top using something like Arctic Silver (thermal adhesive)...and actually, any heat sink that will fit in the area would help to some degree...

[@JordanU]

Thanks, I hope it works for you. There is a fan inside this piece, though from the looks of it, I don't think it runs very often, if ever at all. I'd be much more apt to modify that fan such that it runs continuously whenever the unit is powered on.

[@_zhawkeye_9808]

@@JordanU That would be a great idea...and thanks for the heads up. I look into that when I do the repair...

[@cherylspears5222]

@@_zhawkeye_9808 Well, mine had a place for a fan but it wasn't installed...repair went great thanks to your video...thanks.

[@crypticgamma6308]

@@_zhawkeye_9808 hey, sorry for replying to such an old comment, but I just did the repair in this video and I was wondering if you ever got around to working on the fan? If so, would you be willing to share some tips on that?

[@_zhawkeye_9808]

@@crypticgamma6308 ...hey Cryptic...well, no I didn't do it...I was anxious about getting the Jeep back together, so I put it off. I seem to remember there being room around the front left side (?) where there's already vent holes (this was quite a while back, so I may be wrong)... I seem to remember vent holes at the rear right side too, so a fan sucking in air at the front left would blow across the IC in question and out the right rear. Finding a switched 12 volt connection point inside the radio is the issue...I didn't take time to track down a good place for this connection...the 12 volt input into the radio is likely not switched, and present all the time so that the radio can retain the programmed stations...and, it could be that a switched 12V connection isn't available...it's likely connected to a 5V regulator to run the radio and retain memory. I'd prefer a 12V fan over a 5V fan as it would draw less current, and a 5V fan added to the 5V regulator will put more stress on the regulator... Wish I could've helped more on this... Matt

[@mikewasniewski4048]

Great video! I know nothing about electronics,but I fixed my radio using your instructions! I have a heat gun,but no small tips so I made a cone tip out of aluminum foil for this "one off" job! It worked! Thanks!

[@JordanU]

Glad it was helpful to you!

[@BCBennyCAN2]

After I fixed mine, the CD stopped shortly after and was replaced with an Alpine deck (needed a Dodge power module for $200 Canadian) and an adapter plate. I am more than happy now.

[@JordanU]

Thanks for letting me know.

[@jeramiez]

Thank you so much for this! Been plagued with faulty radio sound for a while now and google searches have had me pulling speakers and my headliner and fuses and all sorts of odd things... Thought I would give this a shot. Didn't have a heat gun so I used a butane torch lighter and waved it along each side for a few seconds from a couple inches away while pressing down on the chip as you did... Worked like a charm!!! Now to put my headliner and speakers and fuses and dash back together... You Sir, are a gentleman and a scholar! Thanks again!

[@JordanU]

Glad you were able to get it working!

[@rickallen6768]

Worked for me! I had to use a small flame gun, thought i was going to melt the circuit board...am a hero to my wife. Saved us some bucks.....Many thanks

[@JPeck]

Worked perfectly! Thanks so much, you saved me buying a new radio My symptoms: the radio (AM/FM) stopped working then after a couple months all of the audio would cut out every 2 seconds or so ( almost like the van had hiccups ).

[@JordanU]

You're welcome!

[@jld7777]

I tried it on mine today and it worked, It didn't take very long. It was extremely simple after watching your video and googling another KZbin video on how to remove the dash trim saved me a bunch of money. Thank you very much.

[@cluefinder29]

On the off chance you'll reply, did this repaid hold up the past year?

[@jld7777]

@@cluefinder29 Yes, after the fix I'm still using it everyday, no issues.

[@Saxophone-monkey]

Thank you!! I ordered a Rework Station (Vevitts 858D) from Amazon but needed to set it to 220 deg C to make the solder repair for our 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan with the same radio in this video. We had no sound on AM/FM while Satellite and Aux did have sound.

[@JordanU]

You're welcome.

[@mcgavy]

Thanks for the video. Since I didn’t have the fancy heat gun I decided to use my wife’s oven. Started at 100 F then heated Circuit board to 250 F for 2 mins. Then I took it out and let it cool. Reinstalled and it worked like a charm. Cost $0. Will see how long it lasts.

[@JordanU]

Excellent!

[@10100rsn]

Add some flux, use some leaded solder and a soldering iron. Clean up any bridges and then test. Once its working and clean use some clear spray paint like Rust-Oleum enamel clear or similar that dries in about 20 minutes to touch... Done... ;)

[@bobbycanavan-uw1pn]

Thank you for this video, just re-flowed my wife’s minivan radio. I normally don’t do any electronics repairs but your video walked me through the entire process easily including having a reason to buy some new tools 👍

[@JordanU]

Glad the video was helpful to you.

[@donlum9128]

Is it still working

[@JJEAN-e8z]

Thank you!! Saved me 400.00.

[@markthalmann3485]

Thank you so much for this video. My am/fm was making noise, but nothing but static. Did exactly what you did, except I used a bernzomatic torch because I didn't have a heat gun, and the radio is working perfectly! Thank you again!

[@tyeshawilson9728]

Good day friend. I just became a power of a 2012 grand Cherokee similar issues. AM/FM still not working possibly because i don’t have the external antenna. HOWEVER ur video works. My satellite & aux port no longer cuts in & out. Please keep sharing great content ❤

[@JordanU]

Thanks for letting me know.

[@scoboh]

I have a 2012 Jeep Wrangler, same exact radio. I bought the tool, similar to the one you are using and IT WORKED!! And I can use the tool for other reflow projects on main boards on computers. A Decent tool like the one he uses is about $120. Thanks so much for sharing this video!

[@JordanU]

You're welcome, glad you were able to get yours going again. 120 dollars for a tool you can use over and over is a lot better than 600 dollars for a new unit, which will eventually break again.

[@MarkLawry]

It was worth the risk, and it worked! The $30 for the air solder station was well worth it. Thank you.

[@JordanU]

Glad it was a success.

[@tyeshawilson9728]

lol i used a hair dryer,use foil to narrow the air flow & tweezers to apply pressure I’m so happy for ur tutorial

[@JordanU]

I'm surprised that got it hot enough.

[@trep53]

My ‘15 Grand Caravan radio has this problem. My radio looks the same as the one you repaired. Now I need to find someone in my area that can repair my radio!

[@JordanU]

It's probably the same model, it was used in quite a few vehicles.

[@tbellhy1]

2014 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited. Sound was cutting in and out every 3-4 seconds. Spent hours of time trying to figure out the problem until I found this solution. Re-flowed the chip as described that seemed to be causing the problem and it worked. We’ll see how well it holds and how long it lasts. The soldering around the chip was very sparse and cracked before I re-flowed. Thanks for the solution!

[@JordanU]

You're welcome! I'm glad the video was helpful to you. Mine is still working so far.

[@williamstromberg8060]

Amazing, this worked perfectly. While I was watching the video I was thinking, No Way. It worked...By the way, Dodge was going to charge me more than $1000 to replace the radio, thank you...

[@kaljacobsen8657]

Successfully fixed our 2014 Dodge Caravan radio using this fix. Thanks so much!

[@JordanU]

You're welcome.

[@edwardlincoln5680]

The radio on my 2011 had sound briefly about once a week. I will open the POS and take a look. THANK YOU

[@JordanU]

You're welcome.

[@robertturner2184]

Thanks so much for this. I've fixed electronics my entire life, but never used a rework station. I bought one for $50, and saved the cost of a repair which was quoted at $295. Radio works fine now!

[@JordanU]

You're welcome.

[@Bransonrogers7]

hell yeah brother. gonna try this soon, been riding around for like 2 years now with no radio

[@JordanU]

Should work!

[@mattbrown3993]

Thanks a bunch for posting this. I had the exact problem with my Chrysler radio and re-flowing the pins on that chip worked.

[@monicamiller7805]

Thank you so much! Had to buy a small torx set but now I have one for the future AND my radio works!

[@williamreichold1545]

People should know that this is not a through hole chip, it just lies on the board, if you are not careful you can move the chip right off of its spot which is what happened to me. As did a bunch of smaller resistors, so only put heat on for a very short time and push straight down. I ended up finding another radio at junkyard for $28 and did not need a code, worked as soon as I plugged it in.

[@JordanU]

Thanks for letting people know.

[@joanleslie579]

Excellent video! My radio works - I purchased a cheap heat gun and borrowed a screwdriver. Easy to follow instructions and great pictures. Thanks so much!

[@tobylarzen3611]

Thanks for the video!! Not only does my FM/AM not work, but the stereo comes on for 6-8 seconds and off 6-8 second repeatedly. Even with incoming calls. Once you attempt to correct the problem, what needs to be connected back to the car to check if problem solved? Does EVERYTHING need to be reassembled?

[@blackandredsword2698]

Thanks for the detailed video. I heard you could do this so I took my stereo out but couldn't figure out how to safely take it apart so this really helped!

[@MichaelWerneth]

Thank you for this. The guys at work and I have been trying to figure out why the AM FM won’t work. Good to know we’ll just get another radio.

[@JordanU]

You're welcome.

[@raymondclayton1059]

Great video. My radio stopped working on my ride to work this morning. Going to give this a shot this weekend. Thanks again

[@seatosky2668]

Thanks for the video ! My 2016 Grand Caravan radio FM is working fine, but AM radio just some noise, never used CD but think it is fine. I am thinking to follow your video see if it can fix the problem. Just waiting a on line order heat gun to be delivered.

[@jessejones6756]

Thanks! Works great, if it doesn't work first time try again. Make sure gun is close and hot and hold for 6 seconds, press down pretty hard. 3rd time I did it it worked, figured the radio would have been trash anyways.

[@JordanU]

You're welcome. Usually if it doesn't work you didn't get it hot enough.

[@mr.dennisg.fleming723]

You made a great video👍🏻

[@JordanU]

Thanks

[@randallamps]

Have a 1991 Jeep Cherokee Laredo with a factory Jeep 56002467(1991) AM/FM Cassette Player and swapped out the tape modules in two 2467 cases. Now I have me some rocking tunes. Now what I need to know is what is the cause of either the left or right channel going out on a 2467 and on a 56009004(1992) the volume knob is maxed out but I still need just a little bit more volume.

[@PhillipsKrew]

My issue was a station would fade to static a few seconds after tuning. This fixed the issue however, not sure how long it will last. I used a soldering iron at the edge of the chip since I didnt have a heat gun handy.

[@JordanU]

It's still holding for me, as long as it gets hot enough I think it should last a long time.

[@ghernandez6457]

Such a simple solution, I could care less about an expensive sound system, noise y noise. But I want my oem stuff to work. Thank you!

[@JordanU]

You're welcome.

[@NYCamper62]

Picked up a Liberty with this issue. Thank you for the video & also explaining a reason why it's an issue. So I don't have the gear to reflow the chip, I might just Crutchfield - replace it.

[@JordanU]

You're welcome.

[@Caperhere]

Thank you. I don’t know if this would help re sealing, but you can get liquid electrical tape. We have the same problem in our 2016 Dodge Caravan. The dealer wanted a fortune to fix the no audio problem. We took it to two local repair shops, and they both said this is a very common problem. It bothers me Dodge has been knowingly using these defective stereos. IMO, this should be a recall item. Dodge shouldn’t be able to get away with selling vehicles with defective stereos. I’d love to find out how many vehicles have this problem, so everyone could make a complaint to the BBB. I’d also like to add, Dodge vehicles ( some of them from 2013 - present) with aluminum hoods, are corroding. It shows up as paint bubbles around the edges of the hood. Dodge TSB # 31-002-20 explains the reason for the problem, instructions for investigating and repair. Once I became aware of the problem, I look at vans in parking lots, etc., and I’ve seen hundreds of them. They should be forced to issue a recall. We’ve had three Dodge Caravans in a row. We loved them, and still would if they weren’t having so many problems.

[@denisefimov7652]

Worked for me too, Thank you for the video. FYI, in my case the sound was cutting off every few seconds with a popping noise (not loud)- radio, usb, bluetooth.

[@jdopperman26]

Mines doing the same thing in my 2012 caliber

[@JordanU]

@Denis Efimov Glad the video was helpful.

[@kristyj796]

Mine is doing that exact same thing now. I have the rework station on the way.

[@JordanU]

@@kristyj796 Hope you can get it going again!

[@noshed20]

Your the MAN! It worked with just a blow dryer and pressure 😁much appreciated!!

[@JordanU]

I'm surprised that got it hot enough. If it quits again, you may have to get a proper heat gun for higher temperature.

[@noshed20]

@@JordanU so yea it did start the on and off again but as soon as I went to take it out it started playing normal again lol so imma enjoy for now 😅

[@kyles2488]

Thank you! My AM/FM is working again. Great detailed video

[@JordanU]

You're welcome.

[@darrylludwig4556]

Just did this with my 2012 Chrysler 200. The board is the same but the chip on mine didn't have visible solder joints on either side of the board. Heated it up anyway, and it seemed to have worked. Time will tell.

[@JordanU]

As long as you got it hot enough, it should hold.

[@Acemedias]

Excellent video, I did the fix and radio working perfectly. Thanks!!!

[@j.beasley5829]

Thanks for posting this video. I just bought a 2012 ram 1500 with this problem, no sound on AM/FM but Satellite radio had sound, haven't checked the CD player yet. I will be purchasing a soder reworking station and doing this repair. Thanks again.

[@JordanU]

Hope you're able to get yours going again!

[@angierivait6376]

Thank you for video. I have the same problem with the same radio i have in my dodge ram pick up. Everything works but amfm radio. Fixed it once worked for a few hours then quit again. It comes and goes when ot wants to my radio. Ive been trying to find another radio or fix this one. Guess chrysler needs to improve on the build of their radios.

[@FixitFred]

This video just saved me buying a new stereo on my 2014 dodge grand caravan. I can’t thank you enough

[@JordanU]

Glad it was helpful.

[@butoden85]

i have a jeep compass sport 4x4 2017 version.. last week i have the same problem... and... with a hot wave air.. its working again!! thanks

[@JordanU]

You're welcome.

[@hassef37]

Perfect! I just followed the video and now the radio is working. A simple fix. Could not have done it without the video.

[@JordanU]

Glad the video was useful.

[@samhill2992]

This fix worked perfectly on my 2014 jeep wrangler. Thank you for the video. Hope you make a million bucks

[@JordanU]

Glad it worked for you.

[@SunnySideCele]

Dude this helped me solve my problem before a long road trip! Shout out to you brother man! Much appreciated

[@andrearel-m3r]

if you don't have a heat tool !!!! i just fixed mine heated a small flat screwdriver to red hot on the tip and touched it to the connecter solder joints fore just a few seconds work your way around reheat if necessary don't slide side to side just straight touch good fix THANKS !!

[@JordanU]

That is extremely risky, I'm shocked that was successful.

[@danielalvarado6612]

Thanks for this honest video . I fixed the fm/am on the radio following the steps you show. Thank you.

[@JordanU]

You're welcome.

[@Jeffersonstarship01]

Worked for me! Like you stated hopefully it lasts 😂 4 kids and no sound in the car is not ideal!

[@JordanU]

Glad it helped.

[@melissatg20]

Thank you! This worked like a charm and saved me so much money!

[@JordanU]

You're welcome.

[@Tim_M56]

Great video for fixing a common issue that many with Jeeps and other Chrysler vehicles have with their radios.

[@JordanU]

-Thanks!

[@TheEmanram]

Can you use any temperature heat gun? I know harbor freight sells one

[@frank1181]

Thank you so much. Fixed my Radio in a 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan.

[@JordanU]

Glad it was helpful to you.

[@davidlott7792]

Hi! My repair lasted several months but has reverted. At the end of the vid you hint that you may have to do something more to keep the problem from recurring...epoxy? Something else? How would you do it? Thanks!

[@guylainedoucet9634]

Hi! Thank you for your time and vidéo. My model is Dodge grand caravan 2017 and the chip is not at the same place as yours. I have one big chip about in the Middleton and one medium chip in one corner. Is it the big one in my case?

[@JordanU]

I'm not familiar with any other revisions of this radio.

[@Chief8990]

Thanks for posting this! I followed it step by step yesterday and it worked like a charm

[@JordanU]

You’re welcome; I’m glad it worked for you.

[@Chief8990]

@@JordanU well I spoke too soon stopped again.Wonder if I try it again????

[@JordanU]

@@Chief8990 You may not have gotten it hot enough.

[@Chief8990]

@@JordanU went around each side 4 to 5 secs each...guess I could give another go?

[@JordanU]

@@Chief8990 I'd try a higher temperature too if possible.

[@fathimanissam8888]

It needs a wiring harness, will the site blow it up?

[@David..R]

This worked for me too. Weller iron, flux, and microscope. 2014 Jeep Compass. Thanks Jordan!

[@JordanU]

Glad it worked out for you!

[@donvaron4035]

I had my new stereo ready to replace and I came out with your video and I try and it worked! Now I'm returning the new stereo, Thank you so much😃

[@JordanU]

Glad the video was useful!

[@eriksmytouch]

Worked like a charm, glad to have my FM radio back. Thanks!!!

[@JordanU]

You're welcome.

[@ryanhughes8137]

Works perfect now, I was able to use regular heat gun with reducer tip since I didn't have that tool.

[@JordanU]

Great!

[@jeepguy95]

Apparently this is a common issue with this specific model of radio. I work at a Jeep dealer, and we see these radios fail from time to time for this specific issue.

[@JordanU]

Tell the management the cost of a replacement unit is absolutely absurd!

[@nicolejxn]

Good to know. So, maybe I should just replace the factory radio. I’m truly over it. You would think the Jeep manufacturers would take note, and CHANGE the brand. Oh wait... y’all make money off of replacing it. Nevermind.🤦🏾‍♀️

[@bearsrule8263]

Had my unit replaced under warranty and the replacement radio has the same exact problem. Thanks for the fix Jordan.

[@jeepguy95]

@@bearsrule8263 I don't get why they built these radios so poorly. I know FCA (Jeep's parent company) didn't build the radios, but outsourced production (they used to make their own radios up until the mid-2000s at their Huntsville Electronics Plant in Alabama, but closed that plant) to another manufacturer. I would hope they would've switched manufacturers, because it is a recurring issue. The touchscreen radios never had this problem, but they're incapable of outputting decent-quality sound, even with one of the "Premium" systems (like Alpine, Boston Acoustics, or Infinity).

[@RustyShackleford-pf3lz]

so far, it fixed mine!!! i used a regular heat gun for about 5-6 secs. thx!!!

[@JordanU]

Excellent!

[@CR-tc1lq]

Hi Jordan, Thank you for your video. I have used your instructions to fix the radio, but it worked only for a while. I had to reflow the solder again and again. I even used a special hardening silicone to glue the chip to the board but still is not a permanent fix. The radio will work sometimes but not always. Do you have any suggestions to make it a permanent fix? Maybe a spring that will push it down?

[@JordanU]

If it doesn't hold, you're not getting it hot enough.

[@CR-tc1lq]

@@JordanU Thank you so much. What can I do now that I put silicone on top of it? :(

[@kevinlacoursiere6140]

Your awesome. Did it, except I used a regular heat gun on high for 4/5 seconds and it works now. Probably get a BJ out of the deal. 👍

[@ihorprotsenko9203]

Thank you for this video! It helped me to fix my Chrysler stereo. However, I can no longer adjust the volume after this action. Would you happen to know what can be a problem? Neither the buttons on the steering wheel nor the volume control changes the noise level. Maybe I hit some other chip or connection? Thanks for the answer!

[@JordanU]

Not sure, I suspect you may have unintentionally damaged something else in the process.

[@mwilk19]

Thanks for the video. You just saved me at least $400 and my time if I had to replace this with an aftermarket stereo. Your method worked like a charm.

[@JordanU]

You're welcome.

[@terrancekennemer5307]

I'm having the same problem if I get it aftermarket radio will the sound work? @jordanu

[@terrancekennemer5307]

@@JordanU .

[@maureenwynne8078]

Quick modification to removing the metal casing hit the two tabs of n back up with a rubber mallet and it pops off in two hits (one race side) t-7 for front panel and t-10 for the rest

[@JordanU]

Thanks for letting me know.

[@Kentwingslide]

Hey Your video was super helpful. I'm kinda new when it comes to messing with circuit boards and i have a quick question. If you were to use some kind of coating What specifically would you use to avoid this problem again?

[@ervintobar8751]

Thanks for your video I just fix my radio the way you explained I appreciate it

[@JordanU]

You're welcome.

[@CR-tc1lq]

Hi Jordan, Do you know a silicone removing agent that I can use to remove the electronic component sealer/ glue I put on top of the microchip to hold it down and help with keeping contact? I want to reflow the solder.

[@JordanU]

I'm not sure.

[@amazoniam3695]

Thank you! especially for pointing out the specific chip, and most of all for showing reassembly. Makes it a lot easier than the classic "just reverse the steps" ;)

[@JordanU]

You're welcome.

[@keithmason9715]

Thanks for this video. It worked just as you showed. Radio is working great again!

[@MyRealitywithNicole]

Would it be the same chip if there is no sound from anything, including MP3, Satellite, and CDplayer. It started with AM/FM radio and each went out over the span of 6 months.

[@JordanU]

I don't think so.

[@TheApril564]

Yes mine had no sound at all and this fixed it all

[@ecoaster7200]

Had the same problem, if you notice the cd player mount is directly above the chip so I put a wedge under the mount and on the chip and now have full radio capabilities...

[@tylorgould]

What did you use?

[@ecoaster7200]

@@tylorgould I just wedged a piece of wood between the mount and the bad pin and have not had a problem since

[@Steve_Edberg]

Thank you so very much!! This video is extremely detailed and valuable. You saved me from buying a new radio. I only wish the video I found to remove the radio from the dash was as good as this one was. Awesome job!! 👍👍👍

[@JordanU]

Glad it was helpful!