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Center Console (clock & radio) don't turn on when the JK is running

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Old 04-30-2009 | 06:52 PM
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Default Center Console (clock & radio) don't turn on when the JK is running

This just happened randomly as I turned on the ignition to the JK. I noticed the center console digital clock didn't come on, and when hitting the knob for the radio, the radio didn't turn on. The center console, generally speaking, won't turn on. I even tried turning the ignition without turning on the JK, still doesn't work. Then I turned the ignition on fully and the center console/panel didn't come on.

What's wrong?
Old 04-30-2009 | 07:35 PM
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I have not experienced this but it sounds like a fuse. Check the fusebox under the hood.
Old 04-30-2009 | 07:47 PM
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I figured it had to be a fuse too. Thanks. If it is, I just have to pick up a new fuse from the dealership?
Old 05-01-2009 | 11:11 AM
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Update:

The console is fixed. I went to the dealership and they said it could be a number of problems like module stuff or electronic upgrades, etc. Anyway, as I was driving home, I was tinkering around with the buttons and curious to see if my cd player would at least accept a cd, I hit the cd eject button and next thing you know my entire center console is working again. Has anyone ever heard of such a thing before!?

So I guess if anyone's center console dies on them, try hitting the cd eject button a couple times.
Old 09-15-2011 | 03:02 PM
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THis same thing just happened to me today.
On my way to work I had no radio/clock. I hit the power button probably 500 times in rage. Checked the fuse... Good. I got discouraged. Decided to check here for clues and found this. I hit the eject button (I must've missed that one in my button pushing frenzy) and everything came back on. Correct time even.
Weird.




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