Kenwood stereo krc-207 has power but no audio

There is a fine ribbon cable that links both the main unit and the face plate. Due to the constant movement of opening and closing some of the conductive tracks develop cracks. That is the reason why when it closes half way it looses contact and the motor stops turning. The display illumination track must have completely broken.
You will need professional help to replace it because its a little complicated to access this ribbon cable.Will cost you about 15$ plus labor.

radio shack is a good place to check.

Yes you do need it definitely

I accidentally discovererd how to do it...after pressing the 'menu' button several times you will finally come up with a screen saying 'clk adjst' or similar. Once this screen is up, press the top navigation button (one of the four nav buttons above the menu button) for several seconds until the clock appears and the hour is blinking. Use the same top button to advance the hour. Then use the right nav button to advance minutes. Then hit the menu button again to save. You may need to experiment a bit but be patient. I had the unit switched on, with the display showing FM stations when I discovered this. Good luck !

Try disconnecting input power for an hour or so....this sometimes will send a unit into manual reset mode.

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Try finding a solid ground and make sure theres not only a hot lead but also an ignition lead. If that doesn't work, you might have to a stereo shop look at it. Wait until best buy offers a coupon, usually every 4 months.

no sorry cant help

I read this on ecoustics forum:
You could try this:

When you are asked for the code, press and hold the 'AUTO' button and "Next Track" ">>|" for 3 seconds till the (----) disappear.

Now take the remote control and Type "KCAR" with the number pad.
PRESS "5", "5", >>| (NEXT TRACK) you should have a "K"
PRESS "2", "2","2" >>| (NEXT TRACK) you should have a "C"
PRESS "2", >>| (NEXT TRACK) you should have an "A"
PRESS "7", "7", you should have a "R"
PRESS >>| (NEXT TRACK) and hold for 3 seconds

If successful you will see 'Approved' and the stereo will go to standby screen

Good luck

If there was no spark and wires hooked up wrong in the first place, your player should work if you find the PWR lead and the Remote lead and ground. Then speaker wires +) and (-