I just performed this procedure on our 2014 Jeep Patriot. I left the CD ribbon plug alone and just moved the CD aside. I used a hair dryer on the hottest setting while holding the black square down. I alternated the heat on then moved away-on move away several times without keeping constant heat on the part. The radio is working now. Thanks for your detailed video on the repair!
That's why my Jeep Patriot radio is only working when the car is parked in the summer hot sun all day... Car Dealer says it has to be changed for a new radio... $400 + 15% taxes (Canadian) + their time. 😢 And it takes 2 weeks for the dealer to receive the radio.
I’ve been in auto electrical diagnosis and repair for 30 years, you’re a sharp guy !! Ever since they removed the lead from solder, it’s been a problem ..!!! 🤷🏻
This was an absolute God-send! I have never fixed anything on my car myself and decided I had the confidence after this amazing tutorial. Everything worked perfectly! I have radio access for the first time in 2 months! Thanks so much! Now I'll have 't start changing my own oil! 10/10!
Thank you soooo much for this! My radio/Bluetooth has been down for a year. I used a hair dryer, foil funnel, and a chopstick for 5 minutes. This has saved me hundreds especially since my 2014 Compass is paid off and no longer under warranty. You are a gentleman and scholar!
I'm gonna try that! I got as far as down to the piece that needed to be heated up and I was like shoot...I don't have that tool 😂. What's weird is my connection randomly goes in and out. At first it was just the tuner (AM/FM) but then the volume wouldn't work at times and nothing worked. I was thinking Mayne it is the wires for the antenna connection. Gonna rip it apart and try again
An update. I applied your fix on mine today and it worked! For some people, even a small victory is a MASSIVE boost. Im one of those people. Thanks so much for puttin this out there. Much love! :) Instead of a $400 replacement I got a new tool to play with and saved $300 or so. Subbed and watched a couple ads. :)
I just did this after work today. I used a hair blow dryer for the heat. I was a little nervous to do this myself. But his video was amazing and I was able to do it myself in about 30 minutes. I cannot thank him enough that I finally have a radio after not having one for months. Thank you so much
I was without a radio for almost a year and tried a bunch of different tutorials to no avail. I followed your instructions step by step today and now have a fully functional radio for the first time in months. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!
Thank you, this was so easy. I can't believe I was able to do this myself. After 8 Mos with no tunes.. you have saved me, and I feel like a BOSS doing this by myself
This was a project I held off for almost a year. I just dreaded the situation... It was either give this a try or replace the unit for an outrageous price... Your video was very insightful and was exactly what was wrong with the radio in a relative's 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan. Your guide was very simple to follow and the "re-flow" process did the job. To conclude my mini-novel, I just wanted to say thanks immensely for sharing.
Your instructions were perfect! I was a little intimidated to crack my radio open and try this but it was probably one of the easiest things ever! Thanks a bunch!
Hey thanks so much for this video! The dealer wanted $800 to replace the radio in my 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan. This fix totally worked for me and I just used a regular pain-stripper heat gun (only a few seconds each side) but it did the trick. Thanks so much Cai! Really appreciate this. Now obviously Chrysler/Dodge Jeep have a massive issue with these radios, which should be the subject of a recall.
Excellent video! I used a blowdryer on high heat with a tiny funnel taped to the front to get the heat I needed. Worked like a charm! Thank you YaBoiCai!
Cai, I hope all is well! Just wanted to let you know that I was having the same problem and fixed that problem because of your video. Thank you so much! You're still helping people out!
Just wanted to say "Thank you". I did not have the specialized device that you recommended. I improvised - I used a hair dryer set on hot and a wooden spoon to push on the chip. It worked great. Mine is a 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT. I then got inspired and decide to "modernize" the van a little.' I bought a blue tooth receiver (like < $3 on ebay) that plugs into the AUX input and now I can play audio from my phone onto the radio. I also put a dashcam recorder (over the mirror) and a backup camera (all under $50). It all worked well. Thank you, again.
@@yaboycai9578 thank you! I recently ran an odb2 scan (blue driver software) and was surprised it showed that the antenna signal on the radio was weak (probably need to make sure it fits well) . It also detected abnormal current on the front low beam headlights. That is because I had them replaced with LEDs.
Thank you so much!! Been so miserable without a radio. Followed your directions exactly. Radio is working! At first, I was a little intimidated but decided to try it. Saved me 400$!!
You prolly dont give a shit but if you guys are bored like me during the covid times you can stream pretty much all the latest series on Instaflixxer. I've been watching with my gf for the last few weeks =)
LOL - I ended up trying to chase which alarm was beebing in my house. Even changed the battery on the alarm in the crawlspace as it is the hardest to get to. You got me.
Perfect! Just bought a 2016 Patriot today and AM/FM did not work, CD and aux worked but audio cut out regularly. I used half a wooden clothespin and a regular heat gun I had, nothing fancy. Works perfectly now.
Watch your video, and honestly thought yeah doubt this is gonna work, but gave it a try. Radio is working great, thank you. Instead of replacing the radio for $400, just had to buy a $20 heat gun. Took me about 20 minutes.
Thanks for such a good explanation! It was simple, easy to follow and I did it in record time. Perfect for a non-mechanic. I had to use my hair dryer instead of a heat gun but it worked just as well. Thanks again!
THANK YOU!!! I did this today and it worked. Used a blow-dryer. Replaced fuses, messed with the antenna, nothing. Never in a million yrs I would imagine this was the issue. It's been driving me nuts for the past 6 months. Thank you once again
I have a 2013 and 2014 Wrangler. BOTH radios are stock and have the same problem! Your fix worked! Well, it worked on one...the first one I heated it up too much...had the heat gun on high. BUT, the second one PERFECT! Thank you!
I just wanted to say Thank You for this video, and to let you know that even 2 years later it is still helping people out. This is one of those little inconveniences that just messes up your day until you get it fixed. Your knowledge and assistance on the issue has been critical to fixing this issue, and I am grateful that you took the time to pay it forward and show us how to fix it.
Amazing tutorial! This is the perfect amount of detail, it’s accurate, and it is easy. I used a hair dryer with a nozzle/cone made out of aluminum foil to focus the flow and it worked perfectly. Radio works again and no static!
@@doughboyjoe6518 the extra time was just in creating the device and it’s awkward, I didn’t want to wait to order the tool. If I did it again I would just buy the tool online, would be much easier.
Perfect!! Awesome play by play. Solved the issue. The pauses you take are clutch. It gives the viewer time to pause the video as the project progresses. Great job my guy
Awesome! This did the trick with our 2011 Jeep Wrangler radio. I used some extra solder in the upper left hand corner of the chip that looked a little dry, then used a small RadioShack butane torch all around to reflow the solder. Appreciate you taking the time to make this video.
I just started having this problem in my 2016 Wrangler. So thankful I came across your thorough and easy to follow instructions. I’m trying this fix this weekend!
I have a 2017 Jeep Compass & I followed all of your instructions to the “T” & it worked perfectly! I used a torch lighter to apply the heat since I didn’t have a heat gun & I still achieved success! Thanks for this video 💯
I've been without my radio stations for quite some time now, and more recently my speakers became intermittent. I have been using the smallest speaker to pair with my phone for music while driving my vehicle. I came across your video a while back, but have been too busy to try out how you fixed your stereo. My dude! You've become my favourite stranger! I fixed my stereo this evening all because you shared your video. Many thanks to you 🤘
I was pretty skeptical if this was gonna work or not. Just tried this and seems to be working 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 took me about a half hour. Great explanation. Thank you for taking the time to make this video. Really saved me a lot of frustration... almost ran my fist through the radio earlier 😃
First time didn't work. I believe cause I was being extra cautious but then I read that she left it on for 5 minutes. I did it again longer and bammm. It works. Thank you.
Today is Thursday March 4, 2021. THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO!!!!!!! It works PERFECTLY! Only thing in the video you don’t need is the Soldering Machine. I used a candle lighter heated it up just fine.
Fantastic fix! How did you know it was the chip? Wrapped a piece of aluminum flashing around standard heat gun to form a cone. Worked perfectly on low setting. One correction: for the two antenna wire connectors, you don't push in to release lock. Use a tool to lift the lock out of the way. Thanks again! (My wife can't believe it's fixed!)
I just did this on my 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan radio. It totally worked. I used a combination of a hair dryer and a grill lighter. The radio is working great!
I have a 2014 jeep compass! It did exactly everything he is showing!! I did exactly what he said......1st time no luck, then we did the heat gun thing again......hooked it back up......BINGO!!!! IT IS WORKING PERFECTLY!!!! THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO!!! No more paying for Sirius......I have perfect radio!!! Before this video.....NOTHING worked right...radio, CD, Sirius...nothing!!! THIS MAN KNOWS HIS STUFF!!!✌❤🙏✌❤🙏✌❤🙏✌❤🙏
Thank you I looked up the heating tool on Amazon 30 bucks i just ordered and we'll see if it works.. Well i did it and it worked out well hell yeah I have sound in my ride. Thank you very much
Man, I just did this this morning on my ‘13 grand Cherokee and it worked like a charm. I was browsing for new radios and it was going to be like $500+ with harnesses and accessories. Thank you very much.
Thank you man! Just fixed my 2011 JK radio thanks to this video! Heads up for anyone that doesn’t have that fancy heating thing, I used a blow dryer and it worked just fine!
Worked perfectly! Thank you so much. I used a hair dryer with a funnel taped to the end instead of a heat gun. Took me about 20 minutes and the radio works good as new!
I did this repair yesterday and it worked great. However, this afternoon my volume control randomly stopped working. The volume goes down but not up. Could that be related to the fix?
Not sure, but I had that problem with my '99 Grand AM one morning. It was weird - the volume went up when I tried to turn it down and it went up when I tried to turn it up. After a few tries it was so loud I had to turn the radio off! I got it working by leaving the radio off and turning the volume knob up and down a bunch of times. Must have had some dirt in the control.
Just wanted to say thanks, brother. You explained everything clearly, so that people even without any mechanical skill can work on their vehicles. I appreciate you taking the time to make this.
My 2016 started losing my fm to the point now that it's all static, my am was still working and now that's on the fritz. My bluetooth isn't staying connected. I bought the tool on Amazon for 44 bucks. I have a solder station and have wanted the heat gun for shrink tubing anyway so great excuse to get it. If this works I'll have saved hundreds of dollars! For those worried.... you really have nothing to lose! It'll still be a piece of junk. Better to try and fail than not have tried at all! As another video pointed out if you look all the other components are sealed to the board except this chip. That's called intended obsolescence.... its designed to fail so you buy a new one or have the dealer "fix" it. Thank you for this video! I'll update how I make out this weekend! Thank you!
My stereo just changed to Dutch today. It randomly asked if I want to change to Dutch and I said no and then it took it as a yes. Now I don’t understand sh1t
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! I have a 2014 Jeep Patriot that only my fm/am wouldn’t work (volume worked fine), I only had a small heat gun but I followed your steps (which you are amazing at explaining) and it worked!!!! I was sooo impressed!! Thank you sooooo sooo much!!!
Awesome repair video, worked like a charm on my friends 2012 RAM 1500 pickup stereo!! I used a heat gun after masking off the area around the chip with some aluminum tape. Just a few passes with the heat gun, reassemble, bam! Worked like a charm. THANK YOU!!!
Excellent video! The time/channel display on my radio/cd stopped working. i found this vid and the minute i saw you take the front face off and saw the connector i knew where the problem was. some contact cleaner and i was back in business. Thanks for this
I've had my Jeep for 4 years. I have never picked up many radio stations, most days I picked up one station. And then I started having issues with it going in and out I followed this video step by step and my radio works better than it did when I first got it now thank you
Okay, I used my blow dryer at funnel from my kitchen for this. I started with 30 seconds, tested, still heard the popping noise… tried again… added 60 seconds each time and tested… didn’t work until I got up to 5 minutes on the blow dryer… so far it’s working! Thank you for this video! I’ve been without radio for 4 years on my Patriot! You saved me at least $1K and now I can hold off on buying a new car. Thanks a million!!!!
Could it just be that unplugging the radio for a short time resets the whole unit and that is what is actually fixing the issues? Or is it for sure the chip being loose? Intersting video either way. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much ! I got a rework station, cost me $60 on Amazon. Did exactly what you said to do and boom ! Radio works great. A new radio would have cost about $200.
Thank you for posting this video, I purchased a rework hot air tool similar to the one you showed. Your instructions are spot on. The radio in the jeep is now working again after years of being unusable.
Just bought a 2015 Jeep Patriot and it's radio had this issue. Followed the steps and used the hair dryer w/ foil hack for 45 seconds and held it for another minute while it cooled. Whole process took less than 30 minutes. Thank you so much. 🤘
I tried this fix and did just like Cai said and heated up that area with my heat gun and a chopstick and Bam it worked, my wife was so happy. Thanks Cai!
Omg THANK YOU for this, my day turned to sh*t when all of a sudden mine lost all sound. Found your video, ripped my stereo out, followed your steps and about 15 mins later. I have SOUND again !!!!!
I faced same problem with my jeep patriot 2017, I tried to solve it with hair dryer but failed, So I went to maintenance shop for mobile and show to him your video, and it is work, amazing, I appreciate your advice to save a lot of money, huge respect to you from Iraq.
been dealing with this issue over a year so i thought i’d try this solution & it worked first try! took a regular torch lighter and heated up the chip while moving the torch constantly, then placed a pencil above the bracket onto the chip & it was fixed instantly!! only bout a 15 min fix, had to come back and say thanks bro!
Thank you so much,I’ve been driving my car for over a year now without any music, I’ve been searching all over TH-cam, until I came across ur video, it worked for my 2013 Dodge Avenger, it has the same tape as the jeep. Thanks again, you save me some money, I was just about to order for an after market radio
This video instructions work. I have a 2017 Wrangler. I took it to the dealer and said the radio doesn't work. They charged me $175 to tell me the radio doesn't work and were going to charge me $795 for a new radio (less the $175). I decided to look online for a fix and your video perfectly diagnosed the problem. I didn't have a heat gun but used my wife's hair dryer. Presto. Working radio.
I added solder with a soldering iron. I thought I would have 🤬 it up but IT ACTUALLY FIXED IT. Thank you times a million. It’s great to have music again.
Cai I wanna Thank you so much Bro I was having problems with my radio for 2 weeks it would work then no audio it was on and off so I followed your steps on how to fix and it worked you saved me $100s of dollars bro all did was put pressure on the chip and heated it up with a blow dryer and made a funnel out of aluminum foil to direct the heat on the chip i put heat On the chip for 5- 10mins with pressure on it for awhile then went and tried it out and it worked even my satellite radio works now bro your the 🐐
Holy shit its actually working now after a year of it being broken! Youre a savior. Didnt have a solder heat gun so i used a paint stripping heat gun with a diy tinfoil cone on the end. Thanks bro!
You are the best. I bought the hot air machine and I did it. My radio work perfectly now. US1 stereo was going to charge me $399 to buy another new radio. Thank you again.
Thank you sooo much for posting this. The radio in my Jeep Patriot hasn’t worked in 2 years! Today I finally went to the shop to try to get it fixed. They told me it would be cheaper if I get a new radio instead of repairing old equipment, so i was thinking a new radio my cost me $250 mix. They said the new radio and installation Is $1150 😩 i said no thanks!
Thank you sir! I purchased the tool and fixed my 2017 Jeep Compass radio. I needed the tool anyway as I work on computers. I have a laptop motherboard to fix so it will come in handy. Thanks for posting this informative video!
Thank you so much i fixed my radio following this video mine didnt have the 4 T10 nails when i opened the boxed but i bought the heat gun and screw driver did step for step of what you said and now my sound is back on. Oh and i have a 2016 jeep patriot. THANK YOU SOOO MUCH I NEED THAT RADIO FOR MY RIDE TO WORK ❤🎉🎉🎉
Thank you SO MUCH for this video. My radio went out right before a 3 hour drive (for some reason if my phone was plugged into the AUX everything worked fine) Anyway, it was a little difficult to get that top plate off of the radio but with a little help I finally got it! I didn’t have the heat gun, so I taped a toilet paper roll to my hair dryer and a straw to that. I heated it up for a extra 20 seconds and boom.. we’re back in business. Thank you again!
8/14/21. Just tried this and worked. 15’ wrangler and used a hair dryer with a funnel to channel The heat! Applied pressure and held till Cool. Thanks!
Thank you SO much for sharing this! I just fixed the radio in my 2014 jeep compass. I didn’t have a heat gun so I used a kitchen torch instead. It still got the job done!
Praise the Lord! Thank you so much! Another's comment recommended a mini torch/solder/hot air and that worked for me. I was about to order a new touch screen radio, but I really just wanted to keep my stock radio. Thanks again! At least 2 years without a radio, and several months of using a Bluetooth speaker because the whole radio began cutting out like it was shorting out.
Dude-Man !!! How is the Phuc did you know how to do this trick ? Have two jeep wranglers and two working radios now WTF ??? Unreal Thank you very very much !!!!
You are awesome... I followed your directions and now my wife's radio works again... Definitely earned some brownie points tonight. Worked flawlessly on a 2016 patriot.
This Works!!! I have a 2016 dodge grand Caravan. Same radio, same problem. I used this technique with a hair dryer on blast. Worked perfectly. Definitely make sure you get it hot enough or it won't work
Thank you so much. How many people took there vehicle back to the dealer only to be ripped off hundreds of dollars. You're a good person, be proud of yourself!!! Thanks again. Cliff
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Turn radio off but comes on when engine turn on
So now my lights don't work😭
How do I hire you to do it
Where are you located
So can I just bring my radio to you. Where are located?
I just performed this procedure on our 2014 Jeep Patriot. I left the CD ribbon plug alone and just moved the CD aside. I used a hair dryer on the hottest setting while holding the black square down. I alternated the heat on then moved away-on move away several times without keeping constant heat on the part. The radio is working now. Thanks for your detailed video on the repair!
Good job 🤝🏾
That's why my Jeep Patriot radio is only working when the car is parked in the summer hot sun all day...
Car Dealer says it has to be changed for a new radio...
$400 + 15% taxes (Canadian) + their time. 😢
And it takes 2 weeks for the dealer to receive the radio.
I’ve been in auto electrical diagnosis and repair for 30 years, you’re a sharp guy !!
Ever since they removed the lead from solder, it’s been a problem ..!!! 🤷🏻
Thank you 🤝🏾
Dodge, Chrysler and Plymouth have always had electrical problems. It is not just the lack of lead in solder.
This was an absolute God-send! I have never fixed anything on my car myself and decided I had the confidence after this amazing tutorial. Everything worked perfectly! I have radio access for the first time in 2 months! Thanks so much! Now I'll have 't start changing my own oil! 10/10!
I’m glad this video helped you can do whatever you put your mind to
@@yaboycai9578 Where can I get this device to melt that part or with what else could it be done?
Thank you soooo much for this! My radio/Bluetooth has been down for a year. I used a hair dryer, foil funnel, and a chopstick for 5 minutes. This has saved me hundreds especially since my 2014 Compass is paid off and no longer under warranty. You are a gentleman and scholar!
Thank you, I’m glad this video could help.
What was the foil funnel used for?
I used it to direct the air from my hair dryer.
I'm gonna try that! I got as far as down to the piece that needed to be heated up and I was like shoot...I don't have that tool 😂. What's weird is my connection randomly goes in and out. At first it was just the tuner (AM/FM) but then the volume wouldn't work at times and nothing worked. I was thinking Mayne it is the wires for the antenna connection. Gonna rip it apart and try again
@jackieb8665 did it work???
An update. I applied your fix on mine today and it worked! For some people, even a small victory is a MASSIVE boost. Im one of those people. Thanks so much for puttin this out there. Much love! :) Instead of a $400 replacement I got a new tool to play with and saved $300 or so. Subbed and watched a couple ads. :)
Thanks that means a lot
A replacement is only 160 for the original but 145 for a touch screen.
I just did this after work today. I used a hair blow dryer for the heat. I was a little nervous to do this myself. But his video was amazing and I was able to do it myself in about 30 minutes. I cannot thank him enough that I finally have a radio after not having one for months. Thank you so much
Did you use a regular blow dryer?? I’m going to try it and I’m nervous about it
I’m glad it worked out for you, good job.
A lot of people use the blow dryer it’s worth a shot.
I was without a radio for almost a year and tried a bunch of different tutorials to no avail. I followed your instructions step by step today and now have a fully functional radio for the first time in months. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!
That’s dope I’m glad I could help, subscribe if you haven’t
I have been without a radio for almost 3 years I disconnect it cause was killing my batteries wondering if is cheaper buy a new radio
Thank you, this was so easy. I can't believe I was able to do this myself. After 8 Mos with no tunes.. you have saved me, and I feel like a BOSS doing this by myself
Congratulations I’m glad your back on the road with tunes
@@yaboycai9578 I have a question, was working great. Now back to doing the exact same thing 😡 grrr
This was a project I held off for almost a year. I just dreaded the situation... It was either give this a try or replace the unit for an outrageous price... Your video was very insightful and was exactly what was wrong with the radio in a relative's 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan. Your guide was very simple to follow and the "re-flow" process did the job. To conclude my mini-novel, I just wanted to say thanks immensely for sharing.
Thank you I’m glad you tried this video before buying a crazy expensive radio good job fixing it yourself
Your instructions were perfect! I was a little intimidated to crack my radio open and try this but it was probably one of the easiest things ever! Thanks a bunch!
I’m glad I could help. Subscribe if you haven’t already
@@yaboycai9578 how much do you charge and where are you located?
Hey thanks so much for this video! The dealer wanted $800 to replace the radio in my 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan. This fix totally worked for me and I just used a regular pain-stripper heat gun (only a few seconds each side) but it did the trick. Thanks so much Cai! Really appreciate this. Now obviously Chrysler/Dodge Jeep have a massive issue with these radios, which should be the subject of a recall.
Hey I’m glad I could help and save you money.
Excellent video! I used a blowdryer on high heat with a tiny funnel taped to the front to get the heat I needed. Worked like a charm! Thank you YaBoiCai!
Glad it worked out
Cai, I hope all is well! Just wanted to let you know that I was having the same problem and fixed that problem because of your video. Thank you so much! You're still helping people out!
Glad I could help, good work on fixing it yourself 🤝🏾
Just wanted to say "Thank you". I did not have the specialized device that you recommended. I improvised - I used a hair dryer set on hot and a wooden spoon to push on the chip. It worked great. Mine is a 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT.
I then got inspired and decide to "modernize" the van a little.'
I bought a blue tooth receiver (like < $3 on ebay) that plugs into the AUX input and now I can play audio from my phone onto the radio. I also put a dashcam recorder (over the mirror) and a backup camera (all under $50). It all worked well. Thank you, again.
Hey I’m glad this video helped out. I’m proud of you for doing the extra work to your car I know it feels good.
@@yaboycai9578 thank you! I recently ran an odb2 scan (blue driver software) and was surprised it showed that the antenna signal on the radio was weak (probably need to make sure it fits well) . It also detected abnormal current on the front low beam headlights. That is because I had them replaced with LEDs.
Almost 4 years later and you are still saving lives! Thank you brother!!! 🎉🎉🎉
Thank you
Thank you so much!! Been so miserable without a radio. Followed your directions exactly. Radio is working! At first, I was a little intimidated but decided to try it. Saved me 400$!!
Thank you I’m glad I could help
Thank you! I was gonna throw the whole truck away!!!
Lol not throw the whole truck away
You prolly dont give a shit but if you guys are bored like me during the covid times you can stream pretty much all the latest series on Instaflixxer. I've been watching with my gf for the last few weeks =)
@Jameson London yea, been using InstaFlixxer for years myself :D
HAHAHAHAHA... SAME 🤯😫
🤣Bro, same here I might just throw the whole console and put a new radio
Dude! The batteries in your smoke alarm😂😂😂😂
LOL - I ended up trying to chase which alarm was beebing in my house. Even changed the battery on the alarm in the crawlspace as it is the hardest to get to. You got me.
Perfect! Just bought a 2016 Patriot today and AM/FM did not work, CD and aux worked but audio cut out regularly. I used half a wooden clothespin and a regular heat gun I had, nothing fancy. Works perfectly now.
Watch your video, and honestly thought yeah doubt this is gonna work, but gave it a try. Radio is working great, thank you. Instead of replacing the radio for $400, just had to buy a $20 heat gun. Took me about 20 minutes.
Glad you saved $380, subscribe if you haven’t already
Thanks for such a good explanation! It was simple, easy to follow and I did it in record time. Perfect for a non-mechanic. I had to use my hair dryer instead of a heat gun but it worked just as well. Thanks again!
Good way to improvise 🤝🏾
THANK YOU!!! I did this today and it worked. Used a blow-dryer. Replaced fuses, messed with the antenna, nothing. Never in a million yrs I would imagine this was the issue. It's been driving me nuts for the past 6 months. Thank you once again
No problem I’m glad this video helped great job fixing it 🤝🏾
I have a 2013 and 2014 Wrangler. BOTH radios are stock and have the same problem! Your fix worked! Well, it worked on one...the first one I heated it up too much...had the heat gun on high. BUT, the second one PERFECT! Thank you!
I just wanted to say Thank You for this video, and to let you know that even 2 years later it is still helping people out. This is one of those little inconveniences that just messes up your day until you get it fixed. Your knowledge and assistance on the issue has been critical to fixing this issue, and I am grateful that you took the time to pay it forward and show us how to fix it.
Thank you
Amazing tutorial! This is the perfect amount of detail, it’s accurate, and it is easy. I used a hair dryer with a nozzle/cone made out of aluminum foil to focus the flow and it worked perfectly. Radio works again and no static!
I’m glad this video helped and good job working with the tools you have.
Did it take longer?
@@doughboyjoe6518 the extra time was just in creating the device and it’s awkward, I didn’t want to wait to order the tool. If I did it again I would just buy the tool online, would be much easier.
@@yaboycai9578 any tips for a 2013 Jeep Compass driver side speaker not working when I use the aux cord to listen to music
Perfect!! Awesome play by play. Solved the issue. The pauses you take are clutch. It gives the viewer time to pause the video as the project progresses. Great job my guy
Glad this video helped you out 🤝🏾
Awesome! This did the trick with our 2011 Jeep Wrangler radio. I used some extra solder in the upper left hand corner of the chip that looked a little dry, then used a small RadioShack butane torch all around to reflow the solder. Appreciate you taking the time to make this video.
Glad this video could help
I just started having this problem in my 2016 Wrangler. So thankful I came across your thorough and easy to follow instructions. I’m trying this fix this weekend!
Glad I could help
Did the fix work on your wrangler? I just hit 88 thousand miles on my 2013 Wrangler and this problem started...
My 2016 wrangler started up with losing all my fm stations to static. Now my am is on kits way out! Unbelievable!
oh wow, you're the man. You have saved us mucho money with this video. So easy to follow and thorough. Thank you!
Thanks glad it could help
I have a 2017 Jeep Compass & I followed all of your instructions to the “T” & it worked perfectly! I used a torch lighter to apply the heat since I didn’t have a heat gun & I still achieved success! Thanks for this video 💯
Hey I’m glad this video helped you out. Good idea to use what you had, check out my latest videos if you haven’t already.
I can't believe I just fixed my radio with a hairdryer and a chopstick. Worked like a charm. Thank you!
I’m glad your back with tunes, good job!
I've been without my radio stations for quite some time now, and more recently my speakers became intermittent. I have been using the smallest speaker to pair with my phone for music while driving my vehicle. I came across your video a while back, but have been too busy to try out how you fixed your stereo. My dude! You've become my favourite stranger! I fixed my stereo this evening all because you shared your video.
Many thanks to you 🤘
Glad it worked and your back listening to your tunes
I was pretty skeptical if this was gonna work or not. Just tried this and seems to be working 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 took me about a half hour. Great explanation. Thank you for taking the time to make this video. Really saved me a lot of frustration... almost ran my fist through the radio earlier 😃
Lol I’m glad this video helped you and saved your fist lol
@@yaboycai9578 Hello sir, I have the same issue with my radio, just one question; can I use a soldering gun ??? it is ok ?? thanks 👍
First time didn't work. I believe cause I was being extra cautious but then I read that she left it on for 5 minutes. I did it again longer and bammm. It works. Thank you.
Nice work!
Today is Thursday March 4, 2021. THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO!!!!!!! It works PERFECTLY! Only thing in the video you don’t need is the Soldering Machine. I used a candle lighter heated it up just fine.
Glad it worked either way lol
Fantastic fix! How did you know it was the chip? Wrapped a piece of aluminum flashing around standard heat gun to form a cone. Worked perfectly on low setting. One correction: for the two antenna wire connectors, you don't push in to release lock. Use a tool to lift the lock out of the way. Thanks again! (My wife can't believe it's fixed!)
Thanks for the tip and congrats on a working radio again
This totally works!! Thanks for sharing your knowledge! Now I’ve got tunes again!!
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I just did this on my 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan radio. It totally worked. I used a combination of a hair dryer and a grill lighter. The radio is working great!
Thanks, I’m glad your back enjoying tunes!
I have a 2014 jeep compass! It did exactly everything he is showing!! I did exactly what he said......1st time no luck, then we did the heat gun thing again......hooked it back up......BINGO!!!! IT IS WORKING PERFECTLY!!!! THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO!!! No more paying for Sirius......I have perfect radio!!! Before this video.....NOTHING worked right...radio, CD, Sirius...nothing!!! THIS MAN KNOWS HIS STUFF!!!✌❤🙏✌❤🙏✌❤🙏✌❤🙏
Thank you I’m glad your back with a working radio
A week without a radio felt like eternity... Thanks Bro
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Thank you I looked up the heating tool on Amazon 30 bucks i just ordered and we'll see if it works.. Well i did it and it worked out well hell yeah I have sound in my ride. Thank you very much
I’m happy it worked for you now your back riding with sounds
Man, I just did this this morning on my ‘13 grand Cherokee and it worked like a charm. I was browsing for new radios and it was going to be like $500+ with harnesses and accessories. Thank you very much.
Glad I could help 🤝🏾
Thank you man! Just fixed my 2011 JK radio thanks to this video! Heads up for anyone that doesn’t have that fancy heating thing, I used a blow dryer and it worked just fine!
Thank you
Was looking for this comment lol
Blow dryer works as well, I’m glad everything worked out for you
I wish I had recorded myself following your instructions I must say this worked 10000% thank you so much bro you saved me $450.00
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You should, in the future, provide an affiliate link to purchase so that you can earn a little commission for your great advice. :)
Will do
Worked perfectly! Thank you so much. I used a hair dryer with a funnel taped to the end instead of a heat gun. Took me about 20 minutes and the radio works good as new!
Great job On Improvising, glad this video helped
My man! Thanks for the video. Just fixed 2 stereos in 10 minutes using this fix. Worked like a damn charm!
Thanks I’m glad this video helped.
This is excellent!
Incredibly well done!
Good detail, easy to follow!
Thank you so very much, keep up the good videos
God bless
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I did this repair yesterday and it worked great. However, this afternoon my volume control randomly stopped working. The volume goes down but not up. Could that be related to the fix?
I don’t think that would be a related of the fix because I had the volume not when before I fixed it then it worked fine
Mine is doing the same. Did you ever figure out why the volume was going down but not up?
Not sure, but I had that problem with my '99 Grand AM one morning. It was weird - the volume went up when I tried to turn it down and it went up when I tried to turn it up. After a few tries it was so loud I had to turn the radio off! I got it working by leaving the radio off and turning the volume knob up and down a bunch of times. Must have had some dirt in the control.
Just wanted to say thanks, brother. You explained everything clearly, so that people even without any mechanical skill can work on their vehicles. I appreciate you taking the time to make this.
My 2016 started losing my fm to the point now that it's all static, my am was still working and now that's on the fritz. My bluetooth isn't staying connected. I bought the tool on Amazon for 44 bucks. I have a solder station and have wanted the heat gun for shrink tubing anyway so great excuse to get it. If this works I'll have saved hundreds of dollars! For those worried.... you really have nothing to lose! It'll still be a piece of junk. Better to try and fail than not have tried at all! As another video pointed out if you look all the other components are sealed to the board except this chip. That's called intended obsolescence.... its designed to fail so you buy a new one or have the dealer "fix" it.
Thank you for this video! I'll update how I make out this weekend! Thank you!
Thank you, it’s always worth trying than not trying at all
My stereo just changed to Dutch today. It randomly asked if I want to change to Dutch and I said no and then it took it as a yes. Now I don’t understand sh1t
A mí también me pasó lo mismo jaja 😂 pero a francés.
Lol yea that’s crazy, I hope you figure out how to change it back
You can try google translate... :-)
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! I have a 2014 Jeep Patriot that only my fm/am wouldn’t work (volume worked fine), I only had a small heat gun but I followed your steps (which you are amazing at explaining) and it worked!!!! I was sooo impressed!! Thank you sooooo sooo much!!!
Glad it worked
Blow dryer and a funnel worked great 🙏
Came looking for this comment 😂
Awesome repair video, worked like a charm on my friends 2012 RAM 1500 pickup stereo!! I used a heat gun after masking off the area around the chip with some aluminum tape. Just a few passes with the heat gun, reassemble, bam! Worked like a charm. THANK YOU!!!
Thank you, I’m glad your radio is back to normal lol checkout my latest videos if you haven’t already.
Thanks, really appreciate how carefully you explain things. Driving happily in Iceland now
I’m glad I could help 🤝🏾
My radio had that exact problem (2016 Caravan). We followed your instructions and now the radio works again! Thank you!
Good job 🥂
Excellent video! The time/channel display on my radio/cd stopped working. i found this vid and the minute i saw you take the front face off and saw the connector i knew where the problem was. some contact cleaner and i was back in business. Thanks for this
Thanks for the comment I’m glad your back on the road with a working radio
I've had my Jeep for 4 years. I have never picked up many radio stations, most days I picked up one station. And then I started having issues with it going in and out I followed this video step by step and my radio works better than it did when I first got it now thank you
I’m glad this video helped you out good job on the repair
Now my radio lights don't work😭😭
Okay, I used my blow dryer at funnel from my kitchen for this. I started with 30 seconds, tested, still heard the popping noise… tried again… added 60 seconds each time and tested… didn’t work until I got up to 5 minutes on the blow dryer… so far it’s working! Thank you for this video! I’ve been without radio for 4 years on my Patriot! You saved me at least $1K and now I can hold off on buying a new car. Thanks a million!!!!
Glad this video helped you save some money
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Could it just be that unplugging the radio for a short time resets the whole unit and that is what is actually fixing the issues? Or is it for sure the chip being loose? Intersting video either way. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much ! I got a rework station, cost me $60 on Amazon. Did exactly what you said to do and boom ! Radio works great. A new radio would have cost about $200.
I’m glad this video helped, good job on the repair 🤝🏾
Thank you for posting this video, I purchased a rework hot air tool similar to the one you showed. Your instructions are spot on. The radio in the jeep is now working again after years of being unusable.
Just bought a 2015 Jeep Patriot and it's radio had this issue. Followed the steps and used the hair dryer w/ foil hack for 45 seconds and held it for another minute while it cooled. Whole process took less than 30 minutes. Thank you so much. 🤘
Thanks glad this helped
Thank you so much, it’s been 2 years since I have had a working radio❤️❤️
Wow, I’m glad this video helped you and your back on the road with tunes.
I tried this fix and did just like Cai said and heated up that area with my heat gun and a chopstick and Bam it worked, my wife was so happy. Thanks Cai!
No problem, I’m glad this video helped. Happy wife happy life
Omg THANK YOU for this, my day turned to sh*t when all of a sudden mine lost all sound. Found your video, ripped my stereo out, followed your steps and about 15 mins later. I have SOUND again !!!!!
Thank you I’m glad this video helped
It worked didn't really have to heat just push the pins down and make sure there's connection. Thanks for the post BIG HELP
I followed your video to the letter and my radio is fixed! You are life saver my friend. Thank you!!!
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I faced same problem with my jeep patriot 2017, I tried to solve it with hair dryer but failed, So I went to maintenance shop for mobile and show to him your video, and it is work, amazing, I appreciate your advice to save a lot of money, huge respect to you from Iraq.
Thank you, I’m glad the video helped you
been dealing with this issue over a year so i thought i’d try this solution & it worked first try! took a regular torch lighter and heated up the chip while moving the torch constantly, then placed a pencil above the bracket onto the chip & it was fixed instantly!! only bout a 15 min fix, had to come back and say thanks bro!
I’m Glad this video helped you !
Thank you for the detailed instructions. I heated it with a hair dryer and it worked. 👍
Thank you so much,I’ve been driving my car for over a year now without any music, I’ve been searching all over TH-cam, until I came across ur video, it worked for my 2013 Dodge Avenger, it has the same tape as the jeep. Thanks again, you save me some money, I was just about to order for an after market radio
Glad it could help
This video instructions work. I have a 2017 Wrangler. I took it to the dealer and said the radio doesn't work. They charged me $175 to tell me the radio doesn't work and were going to charge me $795 for a new radio (less the $175). I decided to look online for a fix and your video perfectly diagnosed the problem. I didn't have a heat gun but used my wife's hair dryer. Presto. Working radio.
Oh wow yea the dealerships always charge a lot I’m happy you found this video. Good job on fixing it!
¡Gracias! Two months with the volume problem and finally land on your video with the solution!
I added solder with a soldering iron. I thought I would have 🤬 it up but IT ACTUALLY FIXED IT. Thank you times a million. It’s great to have music again.
Glad it worked out
Cai I wanna Thank you so much Bro I was having problems with my radio for 2 weeks it would work then no audio it was on and off so I followed your steps on how to fix and it worked you saved me $100s of dollars bro all did was put pressure on the chip and heated it up with a blow dryer and made a funnel out of aluminum foil to direct the heat on the chip i put heat
On the chip for 5- 10mins with pressure on it for awhile then went and tried it out and it worked even my satellite radio works now bro your the 🐐
Holy shit its actually working now after a year of it being broken! Youre a savior. Didnt have a solder heat gun so i used a paint stripping heat gun with a diy tinfoil cone on the end. Thanks bro!
You are the best. I bought the hot air machine and I did it. My radio work perfectly now. US1 stereo was going to charge me $399 to buy another new radio. Thank you again.
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Thanks so much! This fixed the radio in my 2015 Jeep Compass!
Glad it helped!
Thank you sooo much for posting this. The radio in my Jeep Patriot hasn’t worked in 2 years! Today I finally went to the shop to try to get it fixed. They told me it would be cheaper if I get a new radio instead of repairing old equipment, so i was thinking a new radio my cost me $250 mix. They said the new radio and installation Is $1150 😩 i said no thanks!
Yea the shop will always get you if you let them, I’m glad this video helped you
Dear Mister!
My Jeep KK 2012 works well right now. Time 5 June 2024 Warsaw, Poland. 45 min work. Radio is now like new! Thank you!!!
Thank you I’m glad I could help
Bro good looking out I’m a Machanic and I couldn’t figure it out for the life of me and I followed your video and my dude it worked great thank you
Thanks man, we gotta help each other out
First attempt failed but second one worked. Thanks man!
Thank you sir! I purchased the tool and fixed my 2017 Jeep Compass radio. I needed the tool anyway as I work on computers. I have a laptop motherboard to fix so it will come in handy. Thanks for posting this informative video!
No problem, I’m glad this video helped you out
Thank you so much i fixed my radio following this video mine didnt have the 4 T10 nails when i opened the boxed but i bought the heat gun and screw driver did step for step of what you said and now my sound is back on. Oh and i have a 2016 jeep patriot. THANK YOU SOOO MUCH I NEED THAT RADIO FOR MY RIDE TO WORK ❤🎉🎉🎉
Hey good job on the the repairs I’m glad this video helped you
@@yaboycai9578 Thank you 🙏🏾🫶🏾
Thank you SO MUCH for this video.
My radio went out right before a 3 hour drive (for some reason if my phone was plugged into the AUX everything worked fine)
Anyway, it was a little difficult to get that top plate off of the radio but with a little help I finally got it!
I didn’t have the heat gun, so I taped a toilet paper roll to my hair dryer and a straw to that. I heated it up for a extra 20 seconds and boom.. we’re back in business.
Thank you again!
Nice way to improvise I’m impressed, I’m glad it worked out
Well another happy viewer!!! Me and my dad fixed it!!!! Thanks so much!!!!!!!!!!!!! If you have everything you need is fast.
8/14/21. Just tried this and worked. 15’ wrangler and used a hair dryer with a funnel to channel
The heat! Applied pressure and held till
Cool. Thanks!
Nice
Thank you SO much for sharing this! I just fixed the radio in my 2014 jeep compass. I didn’t have a heat gun so I used a kitchen torch instead. It still got the job done!
Great job 🤝🏾
Praise the Lord! Thank you so much! Another's comment recommended a mini torch/solder/hot air and that worked for me. I was about to order a new touch screen radio, but I really just wanted to keep my stock radio. Thanks again! At least 2 years without a radio, and several months of using a Bluetooth speaker because the whole radio began cutting out like it was shorting out.
I’m glad your back with a working radio good job on the repair.
This guy just saved me alot of grief from my wife complaining about not having a radio in the car great advice thanks so much!
I’m glad this video could help 🤝🏾 thanks
Dude-Man !!! How is the Phuc did you know how to do this trick ? Have two jeep wranglers and two working radios now WTF ??? Unreal Thank you very very much !!!!
You are awesome... I followed your directions and now my wife's radio works again... Definitely earned some brownie points tonight. Worked flawlessly on a 2016 patriot.
I’m glad this video helped and you got some brownie points.
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2012 Ram 1500
It worked!
Thank you sir
Had a new radio in my cart on crutchfield and stumbled across this video.
You da real MVP
Thanks, glad this video helped
This Works!!! I have a 2016 dodge grand Caravan. Same radio, same problem. I used this technique with a hair dryer on blast. Worked perfectly. Definitely make sure you get it hot enough or it won't work
Good way to improvise
Great info. I was about to buy a new radio for my 2011 Dodge Nitro because it acts like your radio. Thanks alot.
Thank you so much. How many people took there vehicle back to the dealer only to be ripped off hundreds of dollars. You're a good person, be proud of yourself!!! Thanks again.
Cliff
Thanks a lot I’m glad this video could help
I just followed your steps
Put it back together and is working awesome thank you so much buddy 😅
Great job and thank you