Car Radio Problems

EASY SOLUTIONS FOR YOUR CAR RADIO PROBLEMS

Here we have mentioned various problems with there solutions for troubleshooting Car radio problems.

These list always gets updated,so you can note down these link or bookmark these link for future reference too

Here is the list of help links for car radio problems :------

Car radio works but CD player not working?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/car-radio-works-but-cd-player-not.html

Auto Radio Shutoff Not working?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.in/2012/04/auto-radio-shutoff-not-working.html

2006 Ford Expedition radio not powering ON?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.com/2012/01/2006-ford-expedition-radio-not-powering.html

How to reset Radio code after car battery is died?

http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/12/how-to-reset-radio-code-after-car.html

Radio goes ON and OFF while driving?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.com/2012/01/radio-goes-on-and-off-while-driving.html

How to remove speakers on Acura Car models?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2011/11/how-to-remove-speakers-on-acura-car.html

No sound from speakers on 04 gmc yukon

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2012/10/no-sound-from-speakers-on-04-gmc-yukon.html

Audio System wiring diagram for Chrysler PT Cruiser

http://technoanswers.blogspot.com/2012/11/audio-system-wiring-diagram-for.html

2003 Lincoln Aviator: Radio Controlling Fuse Location?

http://howtobyme.blogspot.in/2012/05/2003-lincoln-aviator-radio-controlling.html

2006 Lexus LS430: No clock, radio, gps, climate control After Battery Cross Jumped?

http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/05/2006-lexus-ls430-no-clock-radio-gps.html

Toyota Avalon: Toyota XM satellite radio interface kit Connection?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/04/toyota-avalon-toyota-xm-satelite-radio.html

Nakamichi 6 disc in dash changer Stops at E-Mecha

http://technoanswers.blogspot.com/2012/10/nakamichi-6-disc-in-dash-changer-stops.html

Radio Power Antenna wiring diagram for 1992 Lincoln Town Car?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/radio-power-antenna-wiring-diagram-for.html

Radio Antenna Wiring Diagram for Chrysler

http://technoanswers.blogspot.com/2012/11/radio-antenna-wiring-diagram-for.html

Where is Radio Fuse Located On 2006 dodge sprinter

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/where-is-radio-fuse-located-on-2006.html

Where is Radio Fuse located on 2007 Dodge charger?   

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/where-is-radio-fuse-located-on-2007.html

Can car radio code block Passkey anti theft system ?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/can-car-radio-code-block-passkey-anti.html

How to wire new Radio on 1990 Toyota Celica?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/how-to-wire-new-radio-on-1990-toyota.html

Radio Stereo Wiring Diagram for 1991 Chevy 1500?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/radio-stereo-wiring-diagram-for-1991.html

Cigarette lighter, Remote central locking, and Radio stopped working

http://whoisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/07/cigarette-lighter-remote-central.html

VW passat radio off safe mode? VW radio CODE?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.in/2012/03/vw-passat-radio-off-safe-mode-vw-radio.html

                             

How to remove radio on Acura Car models?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2011/11/how-to-remove-radio-on-acura-car-models.html

Where is Radio Fuse located on 2007 Dodge charger?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/where-is-radio-fuse-located-on-2007.html

Can car radio code block Passkey anti theft system ?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/can-car-radio-code-block-passkey-anti.html

After Market Stereo wiring for 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/after-market-stereo-wiring-for-1999.html

Chevy car radio doesn't allow to switch to the XM Band to get the radio ID?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2012/01/chevy-car-radio-doesnt-allow-to-switch.html

No power to radio on 2005 Toyota Scion Xb?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2012/01/no-power-to-radio-on-2005-toyota-scion.html

Lexus rx330 Radio has power but no sound?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2012/01/lexus-rx330-radio-has-power-but-no.html

Lincoln Town Car Radio stereo wiring?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/lincoln-town-car-radio-stereo-wiring.html

Radio wiring diagram for 1997 Lincoln Town Car?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/radio-wiring-diagram-for-1997-lincoln.html

How to remove cd player from dash on 2003 Lincoln Aviator

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/01/how-to-remove-cd-player-from-dash-on.html

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Radio Code Issues?

When the battery terminals are disconnected the Engine System and internal module gets reset.So when you reconnect the Battery Again,most of the Engine system and module woks fine.But the Radio gets reset.In this cases the 4 or 5 digit Radio code is required,to make the radio work.If you don't have this code then radio will not work.So before disconnecting battery ,please note that you have radio code.


In this case you have 3 viable options:

You can try this:------
pull the stereo, get the serial number off the back, and call your local GM dealer parts department with serial number to get the unlock code.

Take vehicle by a GM dealer after repair and pay them 1/2 hour labor to use a dealer scan tool to retreive the code for you

Go to your local parts store and pay about $30 for a code saver that plugs into the OBD2 connector underneath the left side of dash before disconnecting the battery. This saves the code and automatically unlocks the stereo for you.

This details will help.
Thanks.

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Auto Radio Shutoff Not working?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.in/2012/04/auto-radio-shutoff-not-working.html

Radio Power Antenna wiring diagram for 1992 Lincoln Town Car?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/radio-power-antenna-wiring-diagram-for.html

Where is Radio Fuse located on 2007 Dodge charger? 

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/where-is-radio-fuse-located-on-2007.html

2006 Ford Expedition radio not powering ON?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.com/2012/01/2006-ford-expedition-radio-not-powering.html

How to reset Radio code after car battery is died?

http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/12/how-to-reset-radio-code-after-car.html

Can car radio code block Passkey anti theft system ?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/can-car-radio-code-block-passkey-anti.html

2007 Chevrolet Tahoe Z71: Radio Amplifier and Sound System Speakers Wiring System?

The complete Radio and Speaker wiring System.

The Vehicle uses Factory installed Two way Radio System.It uses Bose Amplifier System.

The Fuse that controls the Bose Amplifier is located under hood.

The Bose Amplifier itself is located under the console.
For Bose Amplifier Location in the Chevy Tahoe model.See the diagram Shown below:-----


that it is under the console(#6 in diagram)



For Ampere Wiring Diagram See the Wiring Diagram Shown below:-----

it has 8 speakers,plus the sub. 4 doors, front and rear pillars. There is a  service tag info for Speaker details which you can see from the glove box that  will help you narrow it down. -





To get to the Amplifier under the console you need to remove the seats.The Bolts that hold the seat is E-20 size.


This vehicle actually has additional speakers than those displayed in the pinout, tweeters and a sub-woofer.

See the Rest of Speakers wiring Diagram shown below:-----










This details will help.
Thanks.

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Car Stereo says PROTECT or turns OFF?

If you need dis-assembly or replacement instructions for any other auto/car part, or you want to ask question related to your car/truck jeep problem then please leave the comment with your details, so I can provide you the required instructions and solutions.

This problem is noticed by many car stereo users.
This problem is noticed mostly when Stereo volume/sound is turned up/high/loud.

The details to troubleshoot this problem is as follows :----

Modern stereos and automotive head units have internal breakers that shut down the amplifier circuits when the output exceeds the rated wattage. They are designed this way to protect the circuits from burning up. If the stereo has a display panel, it may say "protect" or something similar when this happens. Assuming the breakers are working properly, there are at least two reasons for the system to protect itself. One is an inappropriately low impedance arrangement of speakers, and the other is a short, either internal or external. Once the problem has been resolved, the system will automatically restore the amplifier operation. Let's explore each of the possibilities to identify the problem for resolution.
1. Low impedance speaker setup.
In this case, the speakers attached to the output have an impedance lower than the system design specification. When designing or buying a system, you must ensure the impedance of the speakers is at least as high as that specified by the head unit or amplifier manufacturer. For example, if the spec is 4 ohms per channel, your speakers must have at least 4 ohms impedance. If you wanted to connect 2 speakers to such a channel, you could attach two 8 ohm speakers in parallel or two 2 ohm speakers in series. The latter case is called a bridge and is often used with subwoofers to bring up the impedance of the speaker system. If you do not know the impedance of your speakers, use an ohmmeter across the terminals to read it. Typical values are 8, 6, 4, and 2 ohms. Connecting two similar speakers in parallel halves the total impedance, while connecting them in series doubles the total impedance. Examples are shown below.

 




 


2. Short: Now, assuming you have an appropriate setup, let's consider a short. 
Internal short: A short may be internal to the head unit or amplifier. To determine this, disconnect all speaker wire from the stereo and turn it on with the volume up. If the system goes into protect mode with no speaker wires attached, the short is internal. Due to the huge variety of systems, repair of an internal short is beyond the scope of this tip. If you have an internal short and you're good with electronics, please feel free to open up the unit to look for burned transistors. Otherwise, consult a repair shop or the maker.
External Short: An external short may be in the speakers or the wiring. If one of the positive speaker wires is uninsulated at a point and touches the chassis of the vehicle, the unit will see zero impedance on that channel. Also, if the speaker on the channel has a melted coil, the impedance can be much lower than the design spec for the speaker. The first thing to do is to identify which channel is shorted. Do this by removing each pair of speaker wires and checking the impedance of the wires and speaker together. If it is lower than the spec for the speaker, there is a short. Check all channels in this way. Next, access the speakers for any case that has lower than spec impedance for the speaker. Remove the wires from the speaker and check the impedance of the speaker. If the impedance is lower than spec, replace the speaker. If the impedance is good, check the impedance of the wires. The impedance should be infinite unless there is a short. If the impedance is less than infinite repair or replace the wires.Well that's about all there is to figuring out why your stereo is going into protect mode.


---------------This details will help you.Thanks.
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http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/06/car-will-not-start.html

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http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/06/car-has-no-spark.html

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http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/06/how-to-troubleshoot-car-battery.html

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http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/06/how-to-test-starter-solenoid.html

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Car wont start?

http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/10/car-wont-start.html

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