Car radio buttons light up but the radio doesn't turn on
 

I recently purchased a 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis. The previous owner shipped it across the US, and after arriving at the new location, the radio and pump for the windshield washer fluid stopped working. I checked the radio fuses (by the driver's seat and under the hood), and they are all fine. Other suggestions? Is the radio just dead? When I turn the headlights on, the radio buttons all light up, but the screen doesn't light at all nor does it function at all. I checked the connector in the back, and it seems that power is coming through ok.

I can tell you that the lights for the radio are on the same circuit as the headlights/dashlights, and will dim with the dimmer control. The radio is probably no good. Since you checked for power that would be my conclusion. Good luck.

i think you're right. i went ahead and replaced it. thanks!

and will dim with the dimmer control. The radio is probably no good. Since you checked for power that would be my conclusion. Good luck.