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(Message started by: r33per on Oct 9^th, 2006, 2:38pm)

Title: Radio not functioning...
Post by r33per on Oct 9^th, 2006, 2:38pm

Got into the car yesterday to find that none of the buttons on the RDS7000 worked, apart from the on/off/volume knob which functions correctly. Tried the stick on the steering column and nothing works on it, even the volume.

So far, all I have done is check the radio, audio systems and electrical systems fuses.

Anyone got any ideas? ???

Stu

Title: Re: Radio not functioning...
Post by Spannerdemon on Oct 9^th, 2006, 2:52pm

Has the detachable security plate come loose?

It covers the Number buttons 2 thru 5. ;)

Title: Re: Radio not functioning...
Post by r33per on Oct 9^th, 2006, 9:22pm

MAAAAGIC!!!! ;D

Thanks a million, chief: it worked a treat.

Stu

Title: Re: Radio not functioning...
Post by Spannerdemon on Oct 9^th, 2006, 10:09pm

Glad it worked for you! ;D

Title: Re: Radio not functioning...
Post by r33per on Oct 12^th, 2006, 11:43am

Well, it did work...

However, it continually reverts back to the state of not working. I have removed the security plate and re-seated it, and that worked fine.

However, now it is back to not working again. I have re-seated the plate again but that has also not worked.

Any thoughts?

Title: Re: Radio not functioning...
Post by Dave2302 on Oct 12^th, 2006, 12:49pm

Hi,

Yeah..... and this is fiddly.... get a decent sharp pick and VERY CAREFULLY bend the little copper connector strips on the unit as if to tighten the connections, i.e. outwards. This does require a suitable tool, and is fiddly but has worked for me on these units loads of times. Regards Dave

Title: Re: Radio not functioning...
Post by r33per on Oct 14^th, 2006, 4:19pm

Did the contact bending, but still no joy. Also used a contact cleaner on the radio and the security plate contacts - still nothing.

As a thought, I disconnected and reconnected the battery. The radio now asks for the code, but (of course) I cannot enter anything in. I guess that it shows that the radio does recognise that the plate is there.

Also, before I disconnected the battery, the red LED in the radio was flashing regularly about once/second. After reconnecting the battery the LED now flashes ONLY when the radio is switched on or off. I do not know if this is typical, but I just though that I'd mention it.

Any idea where to go from here?

Title: Re: Radio not functioning...
Post by Spannerdemon on Oct 14^th, 2006, 7:46pm

Mmmmmmmm. Shame it hasn't stayed on. Mine did this many times but I kept whacking the plate back on and eventually it realised who was Boss!!

Sounds like the front plate is broken.

Methinks Ebay!! Plenty of them around, I'd cut my losses and grab another one. Maybe someone on here has one for sale?

Title: Re: Radio not functioning...
Post by r33per on Oct 17^th, 2006, 12:44pm

Just purchased a used-but-like-new security plate from eBay. I'll let you know how it goes...

Stu

Title: Re: Radio not functioning...
Post by r33per on Oct 20^th, 2006, 10:41am

Got new security plate and it works just fine.

thanks for all the help, folks...

Stu

Title: Re: Radio not functioning...
Post by r33per on Oct 20^th, 2006, 12:57pm

AAAARRRRRGGGGGHHHHHH!!!!!! >:( >:(

SIGH :(

Went out the car at lunchtime and, sure enough, the thing is not working again.

Am I looking at a take-apart-and-check-the-insides job, or should I just try for a replacement?

Stu