Why does my radio not work after jump start?
If your car radio stopped working after a jump start, or after a battery charge, then the problem might be related to a car radio code anti-theft feature. If you hook directly to a battery, and any hydrogen gas has leaked from the battery, the resulting spark could ignite the gas and cause an explosion.
How do I reset my radio after I change the battery?
To do this, You have to turn your ignition to the ON position. Turn on your radio and see if it displays CODE or LOC. If it does, turn off the radio. Press and hold down the audio power button together with the SEEK button for about 50-60 minutes.
What happens when a car dies and then the radio doesn’t work?
My Car Died and Then the Radio Didn’t Work After I Jump Started It. Part of the series: Maintaining a Car’s Electrical System. If your radio doesn’t work after you’ve jump started your car you may have an issue.
What to do when your car radio is off?
Ebay is a good source for used radios if you end up needing one. 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.
Why does my Truck turn over but won’t start?
There are many potential engine issues when your truck turns over but won’t start indicating that your engine is not getting enough fuel, doesn’t have the appropriate compression or is not receiving fuel. Sources for this problem vary, starting with the ignition system’s issues to problems with the fuel supply system.
Why does the radio turn off when the ignition is off?
The power to the radio is usually tied to the ACC portion of the ignition switch. Check to see if that power is getting turned OFF when the ignition switch is OFF. There may be a problem with the switch position contacts. Power to the radio may also be controlled by a module and the module has a problem. I don’t know how your system is designed.