Service of a Pontiac Grand AM Stereo

George · 08-13-2018, 10:38 PM

Hello

I have a 2000 Pontiac Grand AM GT 4 Door Sedan with a Stereo/CD Radio. The screen back lights have gone dark. ALL radio functions work, you just can`t see anything on the display.
I know the radio has a pair of light bulbs to back light the display but when I started to pull the radio out I noticed it has torque like screws, two sizes. Of course I don`t have any that fit.

Anyone know what size they used on the GM radios` case?

Fixing the radio, not an issue, opening that ___ is a pain.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks
George

George · 08-16-2018, 02:33 PM

Has no one had to replace the bulbs in their GM radio for the display screen?

Madness10 · 08-16-2018, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by George

Has no one had to replace the bulbs in their GM radio for the display screen?

You're basically talking to a dead forum. Nobody really comes on here anymore.

young gun · 08-17-2018, 03:28 PM

Plus most would just tell you to upgrade your head unit anyways. A couple of mine are out too but I don't daily it anymore so never got around to looking into it, sorry!

AaronGTR · 08-18-2018, 11:34 AM

Yeah, I've never had to take apart my GM radio. I replaced the one in my car long before anything burnt out. If the screws look like torx screws, I'd just go buy some torx drivers. You can usually get a kit with an assortment of sizes pretty cheap.

nivek98 · 08-21-2018, 07:03 AM

Clock/radio light out on factory stereo

nivek98 · 08-21-2018, 07:04 AM

https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/...+CD-Radio+unit

nivek98 · 08-21-2018, 07:09 AM

https://youtu.be/a3OI2EdQrlY

Its not dead... Just full of negative Nancies.

08-13-2018, 10:38 PM	#1
George GAGT - Newbie AKA: George Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Posts: 4 Vehicle: 2000 Grand AM GT	Service of a Pontiac Grand AM Stereo Hello I have a 2000 Pontiac Grand AM GT 4 Door Sedan with a Stereo/CD Radio. The screen back lights have gone dark. ALL radio functions work, you just can`t see anything on the display. I know the radio has a pair of light bulbs to back light the display but when I started to pull the radio out I noticed it has torque like screws, two sizes. Of course I don`t have any that fit. Anyone know what size they used on the GM radios` case? Fixing the radio, not an issue, opening that ___ is a pain. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks George

08-17-2018, 03:28 PM	#4
young gun ON THAT WORK GRIND AKA: Erik Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Rochester, NY Age: 25 Posts: 1,588 Vehicle: 00' GAGT	Plus most would just tell you to upgrade your head unit anyways. A couple of mine are out too but I don't daily it anymore so never got around to looking into it, sorry! __________________ 2000 - GAGT 14.63@92.9 -Full LX9 with CAI, 65MM TB, 2.5in DP, Borla Cat-Back, Crappy rubber, Magic, Quick tune) 2008 - Kawasaki Ninja 250r - Slip on exhaust, K&N, Jetted, Sprockets, Lowered and the Girlfriend's now 1984 - Honda Nighthawk 700s - Oldest, quickest and quietess

08-18-2018, 11:34 AM	#5
AaronGTR BlingWithBallz AKA: Aaron Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Detroit area, MI Age: 40 Posts: 12,233 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am GT1 2dr	Yeah, I've never had to take apart my GM radio. I replaced the one in my car long before anything burnt out. If the screws look like torx screws, I'd just go buy some torx drivers. You can usually get a kit with an assortment of sizes pretty cheap. __________________ The few, the proud, the boosted! 13.788 @ 103.73 mph (3/2011) 320 whp and 300 ft/lbs torque. (3/2011) See it here. the total package.

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08-16-2018, 02:33 PM	#2
George GAGT - Newbie AKA: George Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Posts: 4 Vehicle: 2000 Grand AM GT	Has no one had to replace the bulbs in their GM radio for the display screen?

08-21-2018, 07:03 AM	#6
nivek98 GAGT - Member AKA: Nivek Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Central Illinois Age: 38 Posts: 65 Vehicle: 2002 Grand Am GT	Clock/radio light out on factory stereo

08-21-2018, 07:04 AM	#7
nivek98 GAGT - Member AKA: Nivek Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Central Illinois Age: 38 Posts: 65 Vehicle: 2002 Grand Am GT	https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/...+CD-Radio+unit

08-21-2018, 07:09 AM	#8
nivek98 GAGT - Member AKA: Nivek Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Central Illinois Age: 38 Posts: 65 Vehicle: 2002 Grand Am GT	https://youtu.be/a3OI2EdQrlY Its not dead... Just full of negative Nancies.