FM Radio Not Working

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Jay D

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Hey guys! I'm new to this group and decided to make an account since I couldn't find a thread about my problem.

I have a 2003 Jeep Liberty Sport and the FM doesn't work properly on the stock radio but the AM works fine. I mostly use the FM radio to plug-in my Bluetooth transmitter that connects to my phone. The FM will play for a few minutes (around 5 minutes after a cold start) but after that, no sound comes out of the speaker. If I switch to AM it works fine, but if I go back to FM and after going through multiple radio stations no sound is coming out.

I've been thinking of getting a simple single-din radio or a double-din (if I can find a good deal) but I want to make sure that I can fix the problem with the stock radio first before buying an aftermarket. It wouldn't make sense for me to buy a new one, just to find out that it was a wiring/antenna/electrical problem.

Thanks again!

EDIT: Follow up question: Does anyone have any idea how to diagnose this problem?

Thanks again!
 
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LibertyTC

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Welcome Jay. I'm not sure what's up or fried with your FM.
IMHO it's not worth trying to fix the OEM Stereo. They were like 13 watts = weak.
A new single din, high power Head unit is what I went for from Pioneer-super tuner3.
It has so many features from Sat radio to blue tooth, microphone to answer calls, USB stick etc etc.
Take a look here : https://www.crutchfield.ca/S-K7RWwZAy0K0/m_266150/Car-Stereos.html
You can also browse the electronics section, lots of good info to be found !
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Jay D

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Thanks for the info! Will definitely take a look at the electronics section. What's that blue thing below the stereo? Looks interesting o_O
 

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Ya it was a cool Led "Moodlight" that I mounted onto the bezel. I dont think its available anymore. Led Accent Light type S ...
I also have the matching Dual port accessories socket.
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Found the packaging photo for the blue moodlight. It's from 10 years ago !
It's no longer available unfortunately.
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Jay D

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Ya it was a cool Led "Moodlight" that I mounted onto the bezel. I dont think its available anymore. Led Accent Light type S ...
I also have the matching Dual port accessories socket.
You must be registered for see images attach

Found the packaging photo for the blue moodlight. It's from 10 years ago !
It's no longer available unfortunately.
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Thanks again!

Was wondering if you had any idea how to diagnose the FM problem?

Thanks again!
 

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Jay because your FM only works when cold, & once warmed up it no longer works, this points to 1 of 2 things:
Typical Internal component failure or the AM/FM switching is bad. Your radio would need to get tested or sent off for repair.
Once you pull the radio forward or remove it, there is a RBQ ?# on the top and you probably could find a working identical radio on ebay for $50 aprox?
Overall the OEM radios only last so long as they got real hot and 17 years later... it may be best to just find a modern unit, with greatly improved sound & features.
 

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