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the simple cassette radio pictured does not have controls backlighting: in '82-83, only the top radios(with auto-reverse cassette) had controls backlighting.Most '84 radios were fully lighted-orange lighting for firebirds starting in '84.For any other problems with the pictured unit,solder joint repair should fix it-fresh belt to get the cassette working

 

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If your area doesn't have any good old fashion stereo repair shops, then contact M&R.
Automotive Electrical Repair | M&R Electronics Inc. (mnrelectronics.com)

 

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M&R fixed my GTA's radio. They do a great job. But my GTA radio is rare, being the only one that works with steering wheel controls. If you can find one for sale, it'll be expensive and often have issues anyway. So mine was worth getting repaired.

M&R can fix this, but this is a pretty simple radio. Wouldn't be surprised if you couldn't find one cheap on eBay or some other online retailer that sell old car radios.

 

Check with John in RI on this site. He does some repair work on these factory radios.

 

Try this guy curlyfries3556@hotmail.com He is not cheap he even installed a line for my apple phone

 

for the dead display problem,check that the constant 12v to the radio is present. Loose **** problem probably just a loose nut-fixable with minor,easy radio disassembly.

 

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