94' J30 infamous Bose stereo problem - Dead?

[kpic]

1994 J30 , this is my GFs car so I will describe as best as possible from what I know.

When she purchased the car the stereo (yes it is a Bose w/CD) would intermittently make a static (like station interference sound) sound only on FM stations, knowing this stereo has issues I suggested that she listen only to AM stations or the CD (of course this did not go over too well) , yesterday when she started the car the stereo never came on (no power antenna - nothing) today I looked at the "audio" fuse and it is fine. I have never seen a stereo just die like that , just want to make sure this is also a common problem as I am going to send the stereo in for repair if it is. Thanks!

[Rex]

Does the unit seem to even power on?

Have you attempted to pull the unit to check the connewctions on the back? (try http://www.carstereohelp.com for steps)

The static issue was only on FM? Does it have an FM modulated CD player?

Lots of unknowns, but low heat electronics rarely just die.

[kpic]

THe unit does not power on at all , completely dead. I am goiong to pull it this weekend to check out the connections , but I agree that I never heard of a car stereo just going dead like that. Thats why I posted here. The static is only on FM stations.