Why is the radio screen flashing on and off?
With the radio, off the screen is flashing on and off in very erratic fashion. This is after I posted this, if I switch the radio on when the screen is lit, it works but goes on and off with that flash of the radio screen. Nothing else on the dash is flashing on and off, just the radio. So must be some kind of erratic power source problem.
Why is my car radio not working when the engine is on?
Do you have any problems with other circuits in the car that are fed off the accessories power e.g. cigarette lighter, power windows etc? If it only happens to the radio with the engine on and more when you are driving it sounds like there is a loose connection or dry soldered joint in the power supply for the radio or in the radio.
What to do if your car radio is rebooting?
If the reset or power refresh works you may wish to check that the firmware is up to date. Here is a link that shows the models that the firmware is for. In it, there is a link to a guide on how to install the firmware ( take note of the precautions at the bottom of the guide) as well as a link to download the firmware file.
Why is my Cruze radio flashing on and off?
Hope the Cruze is not using insulation displacement terminals in the connectors, a real nightmare. Doubt if the radio can be bench tested with all this security crap. But why now, too sick to do anything. Get well soon brother Nick.
Can a car stereo work with an aftermarket radio?
– In some cases, car stereos do not come wired with a 12v Accessory/Ignition wire, making an aftermarket radio difficult to install and work properly. Many Jeeps and Chevrolet systems have a data signal wire that carries a very low voltage signal that tells the OEM Head Unit when to turn on, however; it is not compatible with aftermarket units.
Why are the lights on my car stereo flickering?
After perfect functioning of this stereo for six months, I am now experiencing intermittent flickering of the car stereo LED lights while I drive. Often times, it seems as if the lights dim when I step on the gas, and return to standard brightness when I let off of the accelerator. Sometimes it just seems random.
Do you have any problems with other circuits in the car that are fed off the accessories power e.g. cigarette lighter, power windows etc? If it only happens to the radio with the engine on and more when you are driving it sounds like there is a loose connection or dry soldered joint in the power supply for the radio or in the radio.
What to do if your car stereo has static?
This will lessen the load on your engine battery and sometimes will fix your headlight dim. If you installed a new head unit in your car, and you’re now noticing that your car’s radio has an abnormal amount of static, you may have wired the unit incorrectly. Here’s what you should look for: