01 radio lighting comes and goes

[quicksilverdon]

Originally Posted by shadowlike

HI all, new to your group. I've had the same problem for the last two years in my 03. Radio would total blackout at the oddest times but still be playing. A couple of weeks ago while driving, the radio light went out. For some reason I tapped the the ignition key in, the light went on. I tapped the key tapped slightly down and out, the radio lights went out. Tap in, lights on etc. In my case I think the wife's heavy key rings & keys have worn out the contacts inside the switch.

Welcome.
That's true - heavy key rings wear the lock - it'll get worse...

[edsidders]

UPDATE-----Seems that the radio display works fine with the switch in the accessory position ,quits when in the run position...horn not affected.. I'll be out of town next 2 weeks , may troubleshoot some this week if I get caught up....Whatever Ya do Don't Retire