Why does my car radio turn off when I start the car?
When we start the car the radio turns off and does not work. The radio only works when the car is off. So far we changed the ignition switch but still have the problem. Does anyone have a fix for this? Thanks.
Why does my radio cut out and dash lights flash?
Yesterday, several times, my radio cuts out and several dash lights flashed and my needles dropped to the bottom on the gauges. I did not lose engine power – car felt the same.
When does the Check Engine light turn on?
The orange, engine-shaped icon on your car dashboard’s instrument cluster is programmed to turn on when the vehicle’s electronic brain detects something is wrong.
What makes the radio cut out in a Honda?
Any update on this. Driving 2006 EX with 123K miles and VSA light turns ON and radio cuts out for a couple seconds. Wife says it happen a couple of times now. These seem like classic cases of Hondas with a failing alternator.
Yesterday, several times, my radio cuts out and several dash lights flashed and my needles dropped to the bottom on the gauges. I did not lose engine power – car felt the same.
When does the Check Engine light come on and go off?
The check engine light often comes on and goes off after a while. Any time I notice it whiles driving, I park and close the fuel tank well but the light doesn’t go off. Sometimes I restart the car but it still won’t go off. It goes off on it own and comes back after some time.
Any update on this. Driving 2006 EX with 123K miles and VSA light turns ON and radio cuts out for a couple seconds. Wife says it happen a couple of times now. These seem like classic cases of Hondas with a failing alternator.
What kind of car has radio randomly turning off?
I own a 2014 Chevy Cruze LT2 Gen 1 / 1.4 Turbo with 30,000 Miles. Never been in accident and always treated well. Im having an issue with the radio randomly shutting off and turning back on, the music stops and the screen goes blank.
How can I keep the radio off in my car?
If he doesn’t mind tuning the radio manually, and doesn’t mind not having a clock, then a switch in the power lead will keep the radio off. Since his vehicle is 12 years old, this would be an inexpensive way to solve the problem. I didn’t say that it is the best way.
What should I do if my Radio Switch is off?
When the switch on the radio is off, the radio should be off regardless of whether or not the radio is receiving power. One cheap fix would be to put a switch in the power lead to the radio and mount the switch in a convenient location. The power lead is on all the time.
When does the radio stop working on a pelican?
It stops working only after the engine is started. It works fine with engine off and the key turned to just use the accessories. We did recently replace the ignition switch. It stops working only after the engine is started. It works fine with engine off and the key turned to just use the accessories. We did recently replace the ignition switch.
When we start the car the radio turns off and does not work. The radio only works when the car is off. So far we changed the ignition switch but still have the problem. Does anyone have a fix for this? Thanks.
How do you know if your car radio is bad?
The “jiggle test is one way–by jiggling various wires with the deck plugged in–if you can duplicate the problem this way, then you know you have a wiring or connector problem. If all the connections test out OK, then the problem is internal to the deck. Sign In or Register to comment.
Why does my radio keep switching on and off?
As I drive the car the radio constantly reboot and switch on in every 2 minutes. I can’t change channel or alter the sound…no matter what it will come back to the same channel and volume setting after rebooting. Why is this happening?
If he doesn’t mind tuning the radio manually, and doesn’t mind not having a clock, then a switch in the power lead will keep the radio off. Since his vehicle is 12 years old, this would be an inexpensive way to solve the problem. I didn’t say that it is the best way.
Why does my car stereo make no sound?
When a car stereo seems to turn on but produces no sound: The problem is often in the speaker wiring. A break or crimp in the speaker wiring, often where it passes into a door, can cause the sound to cut off entirely.
Why is there no sound on my digital radio?
Whilst playing my digital radio on full volume, the sound suddenly stopped. Everything else still works: all lights, LCD display, channel selection, tuning, just absolutely no sound. When it happened, the sound was slightly distorted and then just disappeared instantly and has stayed away.
When did the sound on my Radio stop?
When it happened, the sound was slightly distorted and then just disappeared instantly and has stayed away. The radio is meant to be of reasonable quality and is only about 18 months old. Any pointers would be greatly received.
Why does my car radio have no sound?
For those of you that didn’t know, most radios have fuses in the back that can blow. Usually when this happens though the radio will lose all power and you won’t have sound at all. Verify your fuses behind the radio, and in the vehicles fuse panels as well. Replace any blown fuses and see if the radio kicks on and produces sound.
Why does my Chev Silverado have no sound?
No sound from speakers, but the radio is showing volume and station. Pop the hood and find the fuse that says “radio.” Pull it and flip it around the other direction and put it back in. There is also one that says “radio amp.”
What should I do if my stereo is not working?
Therefore, if your stereo isn’t emitting sound, you should check to ensure that the wiring isn’t damaged from water exposure. Any water damage should be relatively easy to spot, as the wires will have a ‘fried’ appearance, and may show signs of rust.
Why does my stereo not light up when I turn it on?
If you spot any breakages, then this is a clear indication of the problem, and an issue that needs to be addressed by a professional. If you’re amplifier isn’t lighting up, particularly when you turn it on, then the issue may in fact be related to your power source.
Why are my radio and lights not working?
Often, this issue is caused by a dead battery. When a dead battery is the cause of the problem, all accessories in the vehicle, including the radio and lights, won’t work. But when a car owner attempts to turn on the engine and the attempt fails, yet the radio and lights still work, it can lead to confusion.
What can cause a car stereo to only work sometimes?
If the radio cuts in or out, suspect a loose or crimped wire. There is always a chance that you’re dealing with an internal fault in the head unit, in which case the only way to fix the problem is by replacing your car stereo.
Why does my car not start when I Turn on the ignition?
It isn’t uncommon for car owners to discover that their vehicles won’t start upon turning the ignition on. Often, this issue is caused by a dead battery. When a dead battery is the cause of the problem, all accessories in the vehicle, including the radio and lights, won’t work.
What happens when your car radio stops working?
So, you do not need a mechanic anymore when our car radio stops working suddenly. When you get in your car, play the radio, but it does not work, you become frustrated. It might become difficult for you to investigate the main cause behind it. You may spend a lot of time fixing it, but still, it won’t work.
What to do when your car won’t start?
The radio and lights work, but it won’t start. Sometimes you have to shake the battery cables and other times you need to put it in neutral and it will start. I have taken my car into the shop many times, but they can’t find out what is wrong. Do you have any ideas? For the vehicle to start, many different systems must work.
What to do if your Mercedes Benz Radio is not working?
For you to do that, you will need to remove the fuses for the CD Changer, COMAND/ NAV / DVD Player / Radio, Audio Gateway AGW, and the Voice Unit if it is equipped with one, for at least 10 minutes. Doing a soft reset for these systems will force the head unit to rest. This normally restores the systems to working order.
If the radio cuts in or out, suspect a loose or crimped wire. There is always a chance that you’re dealing with an internal fault in the head unit, in which case the only way to fix the problem is by replacing your car stereo.