OK, I must be an idiot because I can't figure this thing out. Car is a '91 N/A btw. Anyway it seems the only way this thing goes on and off is when the car is on and off. If the car is running, the radio always seems to be on. Sometimes though it's off and if I hit the FM button or something it will go on. I've tried hitting every button after that to turn it off but no go. The only thing I can do is turn the volume down. Any ideas?

 

stock head unit?

 

push in the volume ****

 

That volume **** should click when you push it.

 

 

It doesn't. I tried pushing pretty hard too. Maybe it needs a beating.

 

I can only speak to the '91 stock Panasonic with CD. If off hit the FM button once to turn on. If on, it shuts off by hitting the FM button twice.

 

Hmmm, it could just be that your **** is screwed up.

My '91 Miata has been through two stock radios, at least one for that very reason. It's got an in dash changer now, though.

I'd suggest just getting an aftermarket unit. Gotta have a CD player to drive properly.

 

Hmm that sounds like it, that's the radio I have. I'll try it out. Thanks

 

Can we say Owner's Manual? Seriously though, that would be the best place to look if it's stock. There should be a link floating around here somewhere.

 

Jodoolin was right. D'oh! What a silly design: no power button
Thanks.

 

there's a plug around back.. pull on it. the radio will shut of afterwards

-Markus

Good luck CHEERS!