Why does my car radio not work after changing battery?

Why does my car radio not work after changing battery?

The most common reason for a car radio to stop working after the battery has gone completely dead is that the radio has an anti-theft “feature” that kicks in whenever battery power is removed. When that happens, all you have to do is enter the right car radio code, and you’re back in business.

How do I reset my VW radio code?

Press the “MODE” and “SCAN” buttons simultaneously and hold them until “1000” appears on the radio display. Release the buttons as soon as this number appears. Refer to your Radio Card and use the station buttons (“1”, “2”, “3” and “4”) to input the code.

Why will my car radio not turn on?

Blown Fuse: One of the most common reasons for a car radio to stop working is a blown fuse. If the radio itself will not turn on, chances are good that there’s one or more blown fuses causing the problem. This can also cause fuses to blow in rapid succession (you replace a fuse and it blows again shortly after).

What kind of battery drain does a Land Cruiser have?

You can always disconnect one battery and reconnect it just before starting and see if things improve. Parked up with alarm set, clock and radio memory etc..etc I get around 30ma draw. If you don’t have any more add-ons requiring permanent power, this is the sort of drain you should be getting.

What to do if your Toyota stereo is not unlocked?

Press the power button to use the stereo. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 if the stereo does not accept the code you have entered. You have three chances to enter a correct code. After three unsuccessful attempts you will need to take your vehicle to a dealership or service station to have the stereo unlocked.

Where are the fuses on a Land Cruiser?

Fuses checked: Main Fuse Box within engine compartment, supplementary wiring box on drivers side, fuses near to the right knee of the driver on the dashboard. Any ideas? I cannot think what it could be as I cannot see 1/2 a amp dragging down enough to flatten a battery over a week !

Why does my radio not work after a battery disconnect?

Radio doesn’t work after battery disconnect – YouTube After changing your car battery the radio will not work. You did it the wrong way. So now you need to reprogram the radio, and you don’t want to break your b… After changing your car battery the radio will not work. You did it the wrong way.