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It appears to be that the radio clock display has malfunctioned, and is due for a replacement radio, which could be an aftermarket or oem radio, maybe found at a junk yard.
Tools required for oem replacement radio, torx keys set.
Before working on the radio or other electronics, disconnect the battery cables with 8mm wrench.
Replacing the oem radio is much easier, if you obtain oem radio, compared to aftermarket radio, due to being direct fit.
The radio is same for 1995 to 1999 Pontiac Sunfire and the Chevy Cavalier, regardless of sub models, such as SE,GT, VL,VLX,Z24. etc.
Parts needed for the the aftermarket radio install :Stereo assembly, stereo wiring harness adapter, radio antenna adapter, and dash install kit.wiring diagram for the wire colors / functions, along with tools, such as torx key set, screwdrivers,wire crimper, wire stripper, double ended wiring connectors, hair dryer.
The oem stereo removal video is for the 2000 to 2005 Sunfire / Cavalier, but are the same or very similar procedures.
remove factory radio ,if you dont have the special tool to do this you can use coat hangers but I perfer using the factory tool sold at wallmart (the cheepest) or autozone push tools into holes on both ends of radio pull radio out. disconect wireing harnes and antenna wire.To install new radio you will need a wireing adaptor and a install kit. These must be spasific to your vehicle. you can buy these online Ebay , or Amazon or off line wallmart or orillys auto parts you will have to connect your new radio wiring harness to wiring adaptor.put install kit on new radio attach antenna wire connect wireing adaptor to original radio wiring push radio gently back into dash with install kit attached. enjoy your new radio. if this was helpful please leave good feed back.
check with voltage meter you have a hot wire all the time that is yous radio memory wire then find switched wire that has 12 volts that will be radio wire also another swithed wire should be antenna
just part around radio, make sure you buy a harness plug so it plug to car wiring and radio wiring no cutting wires its easy and a face kit to hold and support after market radio.remove screws holding panel were radio is.then remove screws holding radio.radio slides out unplug antenna and radio conntor pulg in new harness to car wiring then follow directions for the face kit , good luck.
If your installing a stock radio/cd player from another Dodge the wiring plug is the same and will fit.If your installing a aftermarket radio/cd player(JVC,Pioneer,etc)you will need to buy a adapter plug that wires up to the radio and is a direct fit to your factory wire harness,so your not cutting your wires.When you buy the adapter plug it comes with a wire diagram of which wire is what.Your aftermarket radio should have a diagram also,either on it or in the manual.Hope this helps you.
Google Volvo wiring diagram. They are available free. The diagram shows the wire location and colors. Otherwise, run a continuity test with a simple meter to discover a connection with some resistance between a pair of wires. If you here a click or two, from the speakers, you have found the right pair. Continue and label the pairs left, right, front,rear, until all are identified. Then reconnect. A pain but not rocket science.
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