Problem

Chanser · 28-07-2003, 21:16

Like in my last post swapped wires etc, trying to cram the wires in the little holes, slotted the HU in, put panel on and it doesn't work. The eject button works but face panel has no display, buttons don't work. Resetted it and it still doesn't work.

Swapped headunit to the old, connected it and it doesn't work

.

You think the car connectors are broke?

Dr Zoidberg · 28-07-2003, 21:35

You will get that if you only have a permanent 12v for the backup and no switched 12v from the ignition.
Ideally you need a multimeter to test that you are getting 12v from the correct wire.
In the mean-time however , put both bullet connectors into the wire that has a y-shaped socket and 2 holes.
That will give you the required supply , but don't forget to turn the stereo off with the ignition.

Chanser · 28-07-2003, 22:33

No 12v on the car connector from my multimeter.

Noticed a spark when pushed my HU in the slot connected. This caused my reading light to go on :o.

Dr Zoidberg · 29-07-2003, 07:27

You probably shorted out one of the wires and blew the fuse.

**robmawer** · 29-07-2003, 09:30

Was that the HU sparking against the cage? Sounds like dodgy earthing to me...

Rob.

redbaron · 29-07-2003, 10:46

would check earth and fuse blocks.. it so easy to blow a fuse changing the h/u... next thing you know the dash lights will stop eh rob!

**robmawer** · 29-07-2003, 11:02

Don't know what you mean... :p

Rob.

redbaron · 29-07-2003, 11:24

sorry rob forgot you were always in the dark...

Chanser · 29-07-2003, 18:37

Thanks guys will go to dealer tomorrow

28-07-2003, 21:16	#1
Chanser Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 101 Members Car: Skoda Fabia Silverline and VW Passat Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Problem Like in my last post swapped wires etc, trying to cram the wires in the little holes, slotted the HU in, put panel on and it doesn't work. The eject button works but face panel has no display, buttons don't work. Resetted it and it still doesn't work. Swapped headunit to the old, connected it and it doesn't work . You think the car connectors are broke? __________________

28-07-2003, 21:35	#2
Dr Zoidberg Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: On the back of an AA truck with a failed turbo Posts: 10,745 Members Car: Octavia II 2.0 TDi Elegance Thanks: 30 Thanked 194 Times in 145 Posts	You will get that if you only have a permanent 12v for the backup and no switched 12v from the ignition. Ideally you need a multimeter to test that you are getting 12v from the correct wire. In the mean-time however , put both bullet connectors into the wire that has a y-shaped socket and 2 holes. That will give you the required supply , but don't forget to turn the stereo off with the ignition. __________________ Alex "I laugh in the face of danger, then I hide until it goes away" www.drzoidberg.co.uk

28-07-2003, 22:33	#3
Chanser Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 101 Members Car: Skoda Fabia Silverline and VW Passat Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	No 12v on the car connector from my multimeter. Noticed a spark when pushed my HU in the slot connected. This caused my reading light to go on :o. __________________ Last edited by Chanser; 28-07-2003 at 22:35.

29-07-2003, 07:27	#4
Dr Zoidberg Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: On the back of an AA truck with a failed turbo Posts: 10,745 Members Car: Octavia II 2.0 TDi Elegance Thanks: 30 Thanked 194 Times in 145 Posts	You probably shorted out one of the wires and blew the fuse. __________________ Alex "I laugh in the face of danger, then I hide until it goes away" www.drzoidberg.co.uk

29-07-2003, 09:30	#5
robmawer Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Rochdale Posts: 12,476 Members Car: Octavia 1.6 Ambiente Thanks: 2 Thanked 74 Times in 67 Posts	Was that the HU sparking against the cage? Sounds like dodgy earthing to me... Rob. __________________

29-07-2003, 10:46	#6
redbaron Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 9,566 Members Car: Thanks: 15 Thanked 70 Times in 61 Posts	would check earth and fuse blocks.. it so easy to blow a fuse changing the h/u... next thing you know the dash lights will stop eh rob! __________________ ________________________________________ Some times I just feel like smiling.

29-07-2003, 11:02	#7
robmawer Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Rochdale Posts: 12,476 Members Car: Octavia 1.6 Ambiente Thanks: 2 Thanked 74 Times in 67 Posts	Don't know what you mean... :p Rob. __________________

29-07-2003, 11:24	#8
redbaron Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 9,566 Members Car: Thanks: 15 Thanked 70 Times in 61 Posts	sorry rob forgot you were always in the dark... __________________ ________________________________________ Some times I just feel like smiling.

29-07-2003, 18:37	#9
Chanser Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 101 Members Car: Skoda Fabia Silverline and VW Passat Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks guys will go to dealer tomorrow __________________

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