Why is the radio not turning on on my Ford Fusion?
Attempts to turn off and back on resulted in connecting but always ended with off condition. Suspected fuse but after checking radio connected fuses, no luck. So tried number 34 (Run/Start Bus) .
Why do I need a fuse for my car radio?
All car radios require at least one fuse in order to operate, but depending on the make and model in question (as well as the trim package for the vehicle), your radio may have multiple fuses. Fuses work to protect electrical components from power spikes, and will “blow” if too much current floods the system.
What does it mean when your car radio is not working?
Wiring Short: If one of the wires (or more than one) has shorted out in the audio system, you may see either erratic operation, or no operation at all. This can also cause fuses to blow in rapid succession (you replace a fuse and it blows again shortly after).
What to do when your radio won’t turn on?
I rebooted the display/radio by holding power button and right arrow under display for 10-15 seconds while car is on but not started (press start without foot on brake). This fixed it for now.
What happens when a car radio fuse is blown?
In the case of your car radio fuse, it is designed to sacrifice itself to prevent a dangerous amount of current from flowing through your car radio and the associated circuit. If your radio is dead due to a botched jump start or charge, and you’re lucky, then you may find that your car radio fuse is blown.
What to do if your radio doesn’t have a security code?
If your radio doesn’t have a security code, and all the fusible links and fuses check out, you’ll have to do more diagnostic work to figure out what’s going on. Car radio codes are meant to act as a sort of passive anti-theft feature.
What to do when your car radio stops working?
If you find a blown fuse, try replacing it and then driving around for a while to see if it blows again. If it does, then you have a short somewhere that’s probably going to be a little more difficult to fix.
What’s the best way to fix a blown fuse?
While it may be tempting to “fix” a blown fuse by using a heavier duty fuse, it’s important to actually drill down, find the root of the problem, and correct it.