|
|
|
#1
|
|||
|
|||
Audi Problem
Help - in my usual "try to fix it but screw it up and make it worse" fashion, I now have no radio in my 96 audi cabrio. The $600 antenna grinds and is inconsistent, so I extended it and pulled the power plug out of the antenna, figuring the antenna would stay up. When I pulled the plug, the radio went dead. No problem - I just put the plug back in. Radio sayed dead. Fuse was blown - I replaced it. Everything on the curcuit woke up, except the radio is still totally dead, as is the cd player, and the "antilock off" light stays lit. I tested every fuse in the box - they are all good.
Now don't tell me I should not have pulled the plug without disconnecting the battery - I already realize that was a bone head play. But what now? Did I fry a relay? Is there another fuse somewhere? Looks like the $600 antenna may have been a bargain. Do I need one of those VAG devices to read the error codes, or what? Help!!
__________________
1992 Black 500e 1991 Black 300te 4m 1992 Black Renntech 620sl 1979 Porsche 911sc targa |
#2
|
|||
|
|||
Some radios have anti theft settings that render them inoperative if their power is cut (which includes changing your car battery or pulling the plug). In mercedes you either need a code card or a special tool depending on year of model. I suggest you go to the local Audi place. MB always reset my radio for free.
__________________
Jason Priest 1999 E430 1995 E420 - retired 1986 420SEL - retired |
#3
|
|||
|
|||
Yes, the audi has the "code" - but the radio is dead so it doesn't turn on to allow me to enter the code. Thanks for the help though.
__________________
1992 Black 500e 1991 Black 300te 4m 1992 Black Renntech 620sl 1979 Porsche 911sc targa |
#4
|
|||
|
|||
Good idea - I checked - no fuse in the radio - that I can find.
__________________
1992 Black 500e 1991 Black 300te 4m 1992 Black Renntech 620sl 1979 Porsche 911sc targa |
Bookmarks |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Running list of failures during 3 years of ownership | Q | ML, GL, G-Wagen, R-Class, Unimog, Sprinter | 33 | 01-22-2006 08:13 AM |
Very odd problem... | harv190 | Tech Help | 3 | 11-06-2003 06:52 AM |
Electrical Problem? | 87300SDLTurbo | Tech Help | 0 | 10-23-2002 02:29 AM |
Igniton switch or Relay Problem | cmusante | Tech Help | 1 | 10-07-2002 06:00 PM |
Paying Labor Cost to look for problem!!!! | Aija | Tech Help | 4 | 07-20-2002 09:13 AM |