Removing Sony Radio - 2012 FC?

[m.hony]

Ship it to me. I will install it on my motorcycle for streamin' tunes...

[m.hony]

I find the Suburban factory GM touch screen radio hard to use tuning SiriusXM, but the phone buttons on the steering wheel are nice.

[ROBERTSUNRUS]

Originally Posted by mstephens

KEYS! Ok folks, thanks. Maybe they are even still in the manual bag. I will look in a few minutes. Good thing I didn't pull too hard.

As to the actual radio, it doesn't meet my standards for useability. Too may small buttons that are software activated, the buttons don't make particular sense, and if there is an AM band, I can't find it. Like most "all purpose things" that are designed with software, it does nothing very well and requires a huge manual to find all the million small functions. I'll probably look for an old mechanical radio with a mechanical on/off and a tuning knob. Something I can use without a book. Please no flames - - I realize most people love gadgetized things, I'm just the oddball that hates these kind of designs!

Hi, I like my radio, but rarely use it. When I do use it, I only play my favorite CD in it. I also have to find the manual once in a while to figure out how it works. [like setting the clock in my wife's BMW] As for the radio keys. Mine were in a little black box that looks like one used for storing a radio face. It was in one of the upper cabinets right next to my radio.

[mstephens]

Paula,
Yeah, an alarm would be very nice. Especially if it can be set by twisting one knob. In my drwams. BTW, I don't think this thing even plays CDs.

[ROBERTSUNRUS]

Originally Posted by mstephens

Paula,
Yeah, an alarm would be very nice. Especially if it can be set by twisting one knob. In my drwams. BTW, I don't think this thing even plays CDs.

Hi, on mine, you have to open the face to insert/install a CD.

[Rocinante]

We have the current Sony radio in our 2014 AS. We're very happy with it except for two things:
1. Every time we apply power to the AS, the radio enters what is referred to as "attract" mode, where the display constantly rotates through a bunch of stupid flashing colors and lists of features. It's easy enough to turn off, but I have to do it every single time.
2. No Aux input for audio from our MP3 player via a mini headphone jack.

[JFScheck]

Originally Posted by Foiled Again

Post if you find a replacement radio with an alarm please.

Bluetooth your phone or iPad to your radio and download an alarm app to your liking, waking up to "nature" or "music\radio" - whatever the alarm app allows, the Bluetooth enables the sound to come out via the stereo.

[kscherzi]

With my 2013 trailer Airstream thoughtfully included a one page laminated cheat sheet for the radio. With this, quickly accessing the desired function isn't so frustrating. I blue tooth music off my Google Nexus while surfing the web.

I don't like the red and blue flashing screen that it defaults to every time the trailer powers up. Kind of tacky.

[time2play]

Originally Posted by kscherzi

I don't like the red and blue flashing screen that it defaults to every time the trailer powers up. Kind of tacky.

I agree with this completely! Darn flashing lights are annoying as heck!

[m.hony]

Just push the "source" button for 2 seconds and it will stop the "disco demo" mode.

[m.hony]

When installed in a car, there are settings to over- ride this feature. I think to be able to do it in our trailers some re-wiring might be necessary. In a car, you have two 12-volt leads. One is constant to keep the memory for the clock, tone control setting, and station presets. The other is switched to make the radio power down when you turn off the ignition. Whenever you flip the "store/use" switch the radio goes to default settings. The radio needs a constant 12 volt source like the tongue jack has.

[Aage]

Originally Posted by m.hony

Whenever you flip the "store/use" switch the radio goes to default settings. The radio needs a constant 12 volt source like the tongue jack has.

You could pick up a constant 12V from the CO alarm, IIRC. I believe it stays alive regardless of where the 'Store/Use' switch is set. I think that the yellow wire is the one to keep 'alive'. I know it is on Pioneer units, in any event.

[m.hony]

That is correct.

[kscherzi]

Interesting. I'm already wondering how to bridge off the CO2 alarm to the radio. It in a overhead, so how to drag the wire....

[Aage]

Originally Posted by kscherzi

Interesting. I'm already wondering how to bridge off the CO2 alarm to the radio. It in a overhead, so how to drag the wire....

Might be easier with the CO alarm since they are only around 4" from the floor.

[first choice]

Insert two plastic tie wraps, one on either side and it will work fine.