The backlights on the controls do burn out - they aren't LEDs but YouTube has a couple nice DIY videos on replacing the bulbs, if you like soldering.
These radios are trickier than you might think, especially if you have the Boston Acoustics amplified version, which many do. If you do have the amp, then your audio will be garbage with anything other than an OEM radio. Those amps don't play nice with outsiders.
I would advise getting an aftermarket harness adapter rather than splicing your factory wires to a new head unit.
Here is a link to the search results for those posts related to radio installs...
www.jeepforum.com
PS - I have my old working head unit and amp if you need a replacement. It's the RAQ version (little letters just below the 'push audio' knob on the right)
These radios are trickier than you might think, especially if you have the Boston Acoustics amplified version, which many do. If you do have the amp, then your audio will be garbage with anything other than an OEM radio. Those amps don't play nice with outsiders.
I would advise getting an aftermarket harness adapter rather than splicing your factory wires to a new head unit.
Here is a link to the search results for those posts related to radio installs...
Search results for query: radio install
www.jeepforum.com
PS - I have my old working head unit and amp if you need a replacement. It's the RAQ version (little letters just below the 'push audio' knob on the right)
