No Sound on FM/AM - Chrysler-Jeep-Ram-Dodge

No Sound on FM/AM - Chrysler-Jeep-Ram-Dodge - Radio Repair

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@DavidFraser-u3l 10 ай бұрын

Feb 9, 2024. This fix worked perfectly. Thank you so much for posting this. We used a proper industrial heat gun set on high for 5 seconds. Chip was too hot to touch after that. We let it cool and reassemble and installed the radio. I phoned my dealer in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada and a new radio is $550 plus $90 for installation.

@thomasmaske7315 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for the video. My 2015 Grand Caravan's radio volume stopped working summer of 2023 after a good month of cutting in and out. I was able to use the Aux, however, the volume control eventually stuck on zero. The local mechanic wanted $500 to replace. I was contemplating sending it to a repair shop (which would have been around $200) when I decided to do one more repair search. Followed what you did (right down to the foil on the heat gun). I was so happy when I plugged it back in and it worked like a charm! Update: The fix lasted almost 4 months, and it started cutting out again after parking outside in the sun, so might be heat related. After re-doing the fix, and verifying it worked, I decided to coat the chip in epoxy. Unfortunately, that means if it recurs I won't be able to repair again.

@ks9479 8 ай бұрын

My truck had no sound for a couple years. Finally saw this video tried it and it worked amazing. You wouldn’t believe all the crazy stuff people were saying to do.

@Vegas-mt3vi Ай бұрын

The fix worked great. I didn't even have to remove the CD player. I just got my soldering iron in there for about 30 seconds and was successful. Many thanks!!!!

@glencompton1798 8 ай бұрын

Thank you! It worked for me, but I did heat it about 2 blasts of about 10 seconds each. My wife now thinks I'm smart. I gave you due credit. I have a 2013 Grand Caravan.

@ibodevelopment3187 Жыл бұрын

My radio hasn't been working in 2 years ,I did your method and it is working, thank you so much 👍

@DaveBuildsThings Жыл бұрын

Oddly enough my neighbors Ram radio started having that same problem yesterday. Instead of a heat gun I used my reflow soldering station gun. Thanks for the tip cause it worked like a charm and saved him over $350 on a used radio. 👍

@psoon04286 19 күн бұрын

Anyone with similar audio issues on their Dodge/Chrysler should give this a try. You got nothing to loose. Worked on my 2014 Grand Caravan. Heat gun set to 550 deg F, pointy nozzle. Thanks Rudi👍🏼👍🏼😄

@KeithNulph-l4e 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for the video. I followed the steps and tried it. It didn't work. I brought it back in and heated it a while longer and took it back out and it actually worked. Charging my parents $75 for fixing it.

@chucktrivette5723 7 ай бұрын

Why would you charge your parents a penny for doing what you should be doing for free?

@shawnhumphrey3528 6 ай бұрын

@@chucktrivette5723tell em chuck

@Louie-ji8xn 4 ай бұрын

@@chucktrivette5723hes joking

@parkd240 4 ай бұрын

@@chucktrivette5723and then admit it online lol. bozo

@CronDonDray 2 ай бұрын

@chucktrivette5723 it's called a joke ....Get off the Internet simp

@josevalenzuela3945 9 ай бұрын

Very very helpful I just couldn’t figure it out? It really worked, I did every step you showed and it worked. I used a mini torch and pressed down on the black scuare with out moving a single bit, heated up all around and not move it. Put it back together and it worked……🎉 thanks

@darrellgardner4988 4 ай бұрын

Damn son. You are a miracle worker. 3 yrs no radio until I found your video.

@pjs5191 11 ай бұрын

Used this method to fix my radio and it worked like a charm. Thank you for this video and the walk through to get my radio going again. It’s been 4 years trying to figure this out and finally found something that works.

@rudijones 11 ай бұрын

Great to hear!

@pjs5191 11 ай бұрын

@@rudijones well on further review the next day it was back to its old tricks of not working and popping in and out. Should I try your method again? Maybe I didn’t heat it long enough?

@nickv671 5 ай бұрын

That was a great fix! Mine had no am/fm for years and I used Sirius xm. But last week my speakers started cutting out every 5 seconds. This fixed all my problems.

@psoon04286 19 күн бұрын

I’ve got to give this a try. My speakers are cutting off and on for all modes of the radio. Will update on how it’ll turn out🤞

@LouisGradisek 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the post. I was having the same issue with my AM/FM in 2012 Dodge ram. Followed your instructions and now the radio is working perfect.

@dirkdunsky4425 5 ай бұрын

Can confirm this worked on my 2011 Ram 1500. Thought it didn't at first, but turned the radio on today and everything was fully functional. Great video! Life saver.

@johnnyp9492 7 ай бұрын

I followed step by step and it worked perfectly, after 3 years with no radio. Thanks for sharing. Finally some tunes on the way to work. You’re a lifesaver. 👍🏻

@jamesbalcer4722 8 ай бұрын

Followed along exactly and now the radio works in my Jeep Grand Cherokee. Thanks for posting this 🙌🏼

@psoon04286 19 күн бұрын

Unbelievable that you’re able to zero in on the cause on the first try. No troubleshooting👍👍👏

@wayneanderson3063 5 ай бұрын

Thank you....Followed your directions to the letter. Bought a new heat gun (needed one anyway), did the foil thing, heated the chip on high for 5sec. plugged it in and works fine (for now). The sound was popping on and off when everything else was working. Now I have my BT and radio back!!! You Canadians always get it right!!

@chisforndnorwood658 4 ай бұрын

Mine is popping on and off now what did you do for that?

@wayneanderson3063 4 ай бұрын

@@chisforndnorwood658 I bought a $20 heat gun, used tin foil to narrow the heat flow, followed the directions from this YT video. Put the radio back in and it's been working perfect for the past month. YT kzbin.info/www/bejne/imXOY61qlr95gdU&lc=Ugwwyj4YPi3MVGPtL9N4AaABAg.A4kdWJXsMpzA6Pd5SpWUky

@SomeOne-lj7bv 6 ай бұрын

Worked great. Didn’t have heat gun so used propane torch. Made heat shield out of aluminum foil. Thanks

@bradleytoebben Жыл бұрын

Thanks a ton! Worked on our 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan. You’re a lifesaver!

@tyleralderman2599 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video! The van I bought my wife a few years ago has had this issue and she has been without radio the whole time. I just did this and it is back to working like brand new! She is going to be so happy though i'm a little nervous to tell her how simple a fix it really was. I tihink I will tell her it took me all day long lol! Thanks again!!!

@Brrrrraaaaiiins Жыл бұрын

Worked for me! Just be mindful of the components next to it as it heats everything. If anything shifts just make sure you push it back into place gently and let it harden.

@pommypaul9118 Жыл бұрын

Is this what it appears to be, another scouser driving a Dodge truck (or other Chrysler I suppose)?

@Chewbacca1978 Жыл бұрын

Same thing happened to my radio 2012 Jeep liberty sport. Haven't done anything to repair the chip yet started . Saving this video for later. Thanks for the video.

@johnbemiss7185 Жыл бұрын

Followed your video and was able to re-solder the chip OMG you saved me a ton of money not having to go to the dealer or buy a new stereo. My 2012 RAM has tunes again I can't drive without music.

@captianirish77 2 ай бұрын

Board repair tech here. I love the tinfoil head for the heat gun. They use unleaded solder which takes more heat and it's more brittle than leaded solder. Needs about 400-450c to melt. For protection of the chip I would recommend pine rosin as flux. It will help the solder flow better and when dry it is hard like a glass almost. Didn't use epoxy as if the cup dies it cant be replaced or it would be a nightmare to try. Plus epoxys chemical reaction to harden could burn something on the board and do more damage.

@sawgrass3256 Ай бұрын

I am about to do this.. did you put the spin flex on the chip or on the sides? And then use the heat gun and stick to hold the chip down?

@gordonkowaleski7624 4 ай бұрын

Worked great. Gave it 2, 3-4 second shots and done. Total time about 1/2 hour with testing before I reassembled radio. Thank you

@meaghanwelch9459 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video! My am/fm hadn’t been working for awhile and today the aux started going as well, I did this and it’s working perfectly now!

@markphelps4020 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! Radio stations quit coming in on a long road trip and found this video and it worked perfectly.

@jcook8219 9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! I haven’t had local stations for years and i followed the steps you shown. Tons of thanks.

@HapPap81 5 ай бұрын

Man, thanks a lot! I replaced the antenna on my wrangler and then I didn’t have any station sound. I thought I might have messed something up with the antenna. Crazy how that went out at the same time.

@TerryDecker-m1b Жыл бұрын

2011 Ram. Thank you. Perfect diagnosis. Fixed and working well.

@alfredspencer3871 Жыл бұрын

thank you did this repair and it works for now also I'm not real steady so I bought heat gun on amazon that had a real small tip I could not see the soda points even with 2 pairs of readers so I took a picture with my phone and was able to make it big enough to see exactly which ones were not shiny took another picture after heating an they were all shiny it work thanks mine was 1012 ram

@davidpavao4123 3 ай бұрын

Fantastic, worked like a champ for my Mom's dodge caravan 2016 now it will be much easier to sell with a working radio!

@robertcbowen Ай бұрын

I want to thank you for this video just like alot of other people did. This saved me alot of time trying to figure out what the issue was with the radio. This was a nice simple fix that could have lead to a large bill from a shop diagnosis (if they would have figured it out). THANK YOU!!!!

@rudijones Ай бұрын

Love it thanks!

@myszaca 5 ай бұрын

Big Thank You for this video. Yesterday after 12 years my radio start to cut out sound in my 2012 Ram 1500. Used heat gun, count to 4 on each side and radio working fine now. Thanks.

@boscohemibosco9015 Жыл бұрын

2011 Ram same problem here. Looks like my next project, Thank you for the video.

@OleNordy 5 ай бұрын

This worked perfect for me! Had to remove extra parts of center console to get the cover off but was really easy. Thanks for the video

@jonmitchell9019 Жыл бұрын

That worked like a champ. I did a like heat up and it fired right back up but if it happens again I will get a heat gun and do it right. Thanks a bunch you the man. Saved me alot of money.

@MetroMikeTrading Жыл бұрын

Great job, taking one apart Tuesday! Thanks

@prizmatik-yt Жыл бұрын

I’m happy I’m not a ram owner. But I will admit. That HeMi do be slappin’

@herafilms6383 Жыл бұрын

I have 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan with same problem, I will try this, thank you for the tip.

@pommypaul9118 Жыл бұрын

Well presented, no nonsense. Just purchased the hot air tool, arriving today, so here's hoping. Two questions: Should I carefully apply flux paste to the pins first? Should I apply clear epoxy after repairing to avoid later breakage of the reworked joints?

@rudijones Жыл бұрын

Flux wouldn’t hurt but not necessary. Epoxy will hold the joint solid but will limit ability to re work the solder in the future if the connection were to break again.

@pommypaul9118 Жыл бұрын

Yes, regarding epoxy, that fact had occurred to me. Well, with Edmonton winter temperatures it may well break again! If it fails down the road it might be time to shop for a new stereo! Many thanks for the very helpful video and the feedback.@@rudijones

@Millcreek-tr5xl 5 ай бұрын

I'm impressed, you did it without any flux lol, to anyone reading this, please use flux if you're going to reflow the chip

@rudijones 5 ай бұрын

Flux is not necessary and will likely cause added corrosion down the road if the wrong flux is used and/or not cleaned up after use.

@victorovando476 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, great video, my radio works again, you sir are a genius!

@denisgiguere1600 Жыл бұрын

Hi Rudi ! (i have the exact same radio) My radio fail 2 years ago , i tried your instruction 10 minutes ago and it worked first try :0)

@annhysell6064 5 ай бұрын

Thank you. Just what is happening in my Dodge Caravan. Will try this soon.

@OVERMILWAUKEE 3 ай бұрын

This worked! Thanks a bunch. I don't think there are any new radios around for my 2013 Grand Caravan. :)

@glennleonard3362 2 ай бұрын

Worked for my 2016 Wrangler...,a little flux ball sides of chip Heat gun,all done ....

@garytucker6670 Жыл бұрын

Hey guy great tutorial. I fixed my radio watching your video. I can't believe it worked for me. Thank you.

@pattieb53 10 ай бұрын

Trying this on my 2016 dodge Grand Caravan this weekend. Wish me luck!

@olister25 6 ай бұрын

Is your radio STILL working ? Thanks so much ! After over a year without a radio, it's working again thanks to your instructions. Like yourself, hope it last for another 5 or 6 years. Mine is a 2012 dodge grand caravan. Wish i had've found your video sooner.

@AlainRodrigue Жыл бұрын

I followed your advice and it worked!🚙

@fffischler 4 ай бұрын

Tim foil trick worked mint. Up and listening again. Tks

@jimcrozier9225 10 ай бұрын

My radio is acting weird, plays for 4 seconds then off for 2 seconds, cd player and sat preview same, then after awhile it will start playing all the time, then back to cutting in and out. Would this be the same module problem you showed or a different issue. Any help appreciated. Tks

@TheDaddycatty 7 ай бұрын

Same

@patrickmurphy8619 10 ай бұрын

Wow! A video actually explaining how these radios were just poorly made and how to actually fix it my God.

@kendall221 10 ай бұрын

Do you have a chip number for this? I’ve got a 2007 Cadillac CTS-v with no sound on only FM. If you turn it all the way up you can just barely hear it. Haven’t been able to really find anything online other than to replace unit. I’ve had it out and took it apart but didn’t really see anything so put it back together. Cd player and AM are fine…..only FM. Your video is closest thing I’ve found so far. Thanks.

@Julie-sm9mq Жыл бұрын

I’m doing this right now but gonna have to use a hair dryer? Hope it works… so it didn’t work but I think it’s a operator problem lol. I tried two different techniques. One with a lighter heating up a screw driver and applying to the element… the other applying a lighter to heat up a pliers and blow dryer because I didn’t have the equipment.. left on for like 10 seconds.. guess I’ll go without a radio until I can afford a new one. But! I am thankful for the video because now I know how to do it 😅

@JoshIan-bn8ww 3 ай бұрын

Thanks was finna do this😭

@613repforme Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip this worked on a 2016 caravan

@AlainRodrigue Жыл бұрын

Merci, car j'ai le même problème avec mon Ran 1500 2011. Très bonne explication.

@bonesbrown8617 2 ай бұрын

You are the man. one more success !

@bluerainbug 3 ай бұрын

Apparently, this is a very common issue with this unit. Mine's doing the same thing. I'm gonna try the soldering technique (I don't have a heat gun) and maybe upload a video too if it works.

@kjcslim 10 ай бұрын

Thanks, same problem and radio. Worked for me, '16 GC

@James-o1e1d 16 күн бұрын

Not sure how adding tremendous heat to the chip doesn't cook it, since heat is a killer for them. I have the same problem but wonder if it's a loose wire in the connectors and since we are applying pressure to them when reinstalling them the fix is the same

@tullyg493 11 ай бұрын

I had the same issue but I only had to clean the corrosion off the contacts and spray with electronic cleaner. Then I coated with clear paint to seal it off from moisture.

@shadetree359 9 ай бұрын

i took mine out 3 times and it still will cut out but now it will slowly come back. (5-10 sec) each time i heated a little more not sure what to do now

@denisemilder9514 4 ай бұрын

I finally got the bottom out after taking half the center console apart. I took everything apart exactly as described and heated it twice just as shown. It still won't work and now the cd player won't work either. I give up.

@Tuckerjay2 Жыл бұрын

I just purchased a 2011 Ram 1500. The stereo lights up like it did for you. No matter what I change the radio station/ SAT or the third setting. I have no sound. Do I need to replace the stereo?

@jmicieli1 Жыл бұрын

Worked great, first time heated for 3 seconds then second time for 5 seconds.

@brycefineran 11 ай бұрын

DAMN what a great video!! You are spot on, THANK YOU!! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍❤

@TimsWorkshopTJY 6 ай бұрын

A friend has a 1999 dodge truck and his display is intermittent. We took off the bezel and removed the radio but as we were pulling the radio out with the connectors still hooked up the display came back on. As we put it back in it went off again? The radio works just the display has a ground or loose connection. I tested the truck wires and they are good so something is going on with the radio. Need to take it apart to see what is loose on the inside. Any ideas?

@JoeJohnson-d8f Жыл бұрын

Thank you, this worked for me on my moms 2013 Caravan. Super easy

@jasminesanborn2631 Жыл бұрын

Do you know if this fixes a popping noise produced by the speakers? I can play music but it will pop, cut out the music and then play the music again and just repeat that

@cdrsimmons7300 2 ай бұрын

My friend's radio has audio, but it pops and cuts in and out, do you think that this would also be the problem? Or is it more likely a connection issue somewhere else?

@honkhonkler7411 Ай бұрын

Same here

@mayadkins9044 10 ай бұрын

Why would my radio sound start going on an off? For like 2 seconds consistently, will burning this module fix that as well as the fm/am radio

@duncanodeeshoes1003 10 ай бұрын

If it's intermittent it could be because you are traveling and it's bumping up and down making contact or it's so close to contact that it works intermittently.

@armandoarturo4726 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Thank you Thank you ........I did it on my best friend's Patriot.....worked perfectlly...

@rodgerdives1985 Жыл бұрын

Worked like a charm! Thank you for the video!

@tthrasher34 5 ай бұрын

The ST next to the station identifier (channel) means that it is broadcasting in Sterio. LOL😂😂😅😂😊

@MikeAudino 5 ай бұрын

Very useful video. Worked like a charm. Thank you!

@fathimanissam8888 5 ай бұрын

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

@thebluegrassman203 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Man Great Instructions worked like a champ

@olister25 9 ай бұрын

Can i use a small soldering iron instead of a hot air gun for this project ? I have exactly the problem mentioned. Looks like this might be the solution. Thanks

@rudijones 9 ай бұрын

No it would be too much heat on the chip. Would melt it.

@jenniferlynch9624 11 ай бұрын

Thanks you so much. It worked!!!!!❤

@toml802 7 ай бұрын

I guess I'm wondering why you didn't flip the board over and heat the pins with a soldering iron. That would keep the chip cooler.

@donr9883 Ай бұрын

Thanks for your help, it works!😊

@cdrsimmons7300 2 ай бұрын

Also, how could you tell it was an issue with the chip? Was it a visible break?

@rudijones 2 ай бұрын

If you look with a magnifying glass you can sometimes see the break

@brianmooney7009 2 ай бұрын

Your the man. Thanks. Im guessing by 102.7. U are from ny or long island. Im in seaford long island. Thanks. Gonna fix mine now

@clubhouseboys2081 Жыл бұрын

I’m having this problem as well, but I’m wondering if I would just be able to replace the radio with a new one since I want a touchscreen Bluetooth radio anyways and I’m really not in the mood to take apart a whole radio

@rudijones Жыл бұрын

You can

@erinocstarr 9 ай бұрын

What temperature should heating gun be on?

@marccusumano1138 Жыл бұрын

I followed this DIY twice, and both times it worked for only a week before it stopped working again 🤔 Any suggestions for a permanent fix?

@rudijones Жыл бұрын

Since it’s one of the only modules not covered with epoxy (to absorb vibration) it’s the most vulnerable to breakage. Re flow the solder using a little more heat may work.