My factory stereo died on my 98 4runner. I checked my fuses and everything else seems to look fine. The separate CD player will even eject the CD. The stereo itself though will not power on. I have no idea what is going on. Is it most likely the stereo, or is it possible that the electronics are messed up. I have an appointment to change out my stereo, but if there is something else messed up it is going to be a waste of time.

Any help is appreciated.

 

If the CD player will eject the CD, then you have a radio issue.

 

sounds like your radio has gone into retirement.

If you can eject a cd then it has power

 

Factory amp maybe has a factor to play ? not sure if it would have any effect if the factory amp was gone ?

 

I thought the amplifier is internal to the stereo. I didn't think there was any kind of external amplification going on?

 

There is an external amp in these, when I upgraded my stereo it was back there, piece of junk actually. Time for a new stereo. Are you going to get an OEM replacement stereo or a new HU? Unless you are going for the OEM look, I would do the latter, OEM stereo is way over priced and sucks. You can get something better on Crutchfield for a third of the price. Pretty easy DIY job also.

 

If you are interested i have a factory cassette/CD head unit sitting in my garage--Cheap......

 

it is not uncommon for factory radios to die i see this happen every day in my install bay