craesq

Hi guys, Here is the problem: My HVAC and radio display lights used to go off every once and a while. I think the fan still worked, but I obviously could not see what adjustments I was making. They would come back on after I restarted the car. It really only happened when it was really hot out and the A/C was on. Also, my CD player skipped on every song of every CD, even new CDs. Solution: Some Legacy HVAC-stereo units have the HVAC tube run right through the stereo. Condensation gets on it, which causes the CD player to skip and, sometimes, causes the entire HVAC-stereo display to short out. You have to replace the entire HVAC-stereo unit. My dealer actually pre-ordered one for me and replaced it under warranty with no hassle at all. Now I have no skipping and no display problems. Do not have your dealer replace only the display faceplate; it will not work. The newer HVAC-stereo units run the HVAC tubing outside the CD player. Good luck, Chris

My 05 LGT just did this same thing... the HVAC and radio lights went out, but the radio and A/C still work. You just can't see what the settings are. Also, I noticed that when I pulled over and had the car idling, it started to fade a little bit, both the idle and the other dash lights. My wife said it happened to her once and she couldn't even start the car after she tried to restart it. I didn't believe her! Now, I see what she is talking about... are we sure it is the radio, and not an alternator or something? Also, my CD player skips all the time, even on brand new CDs from the store.