[timothy]

Yes, I have experienced the cycling reset and CD search you describe, and I too have been on the verge of replacing the entire system -- several times -- but then it springs back to life. Often the no-sound radio problems are resolved by restarting the car; when a problem persists for more than two days or it gets into a funky reset mode, my no-fail solution is to pull the battery and let the car sit for ten minutes. I don't bother with the fuse -- no, I go straight to the heart.