replace faceplate?

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Topic: replace faceplate?

Posted By: mastermike7
Subject: replace faceplate?
Date Posted: May 04, 2003 at 6:51 PM

I have just bought a 1989 Nissan 240 SX that included a pioneer supertuner3 with CD changer. However, the display on the stereo does not display anything. It lights up and all the buttons work but nothing is shown. Can or should I just replace the faceplate? Thanks for any help.

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Posted By: esmith69
Date Posted: May 04, 2003 at 7:30 PM

Depends how old the head unit is. What is the model number? Usually it is shown on the front somewhere in small letters. For pioneer they usually start with DEH or DEK

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Posted By: mastermike7
Date Posted: May 04, 2003 at 7:39 PM

The model number is KEH-M4500. its a cassette player.

Posted By: esmith69
Date Posted: May 04, 2003 at 7:53 PM

ahhh yea that's what I meant, KEH. posted_image

I checked on the Pioneer Web site and they charge quite a bit ($68.63) for replacement face plates for that model, but it's still less than a new tape player (and MUCH less than what they charge for replacement face plates for more current models). However, I think you'd be better off just getting a whole new unit for 30 bucks more. Seeing as how you just purchased the vehicle you have no way of knowing how good of a condition the head unit is in, or how close to dying it may be.

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Posted By: greenbroncoguy
Date Posted: May 07, 2003 at 5:45 AM

i would just get a new unit and then you will not have to worry about something else going wrong with the head unit because it is older