Help! Radio won't switch off...
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W210 E55 AMG Estate 1999
Help! Radio won't switch off...
Hi folks
I have a '99 E55 estate, newly acquired with a very annoying fault - the radio (an Audio 10 unit) won't switch off. It's as if it's frozen - pressing any of the Audio 10's buttons makes no real difference. I can't select CDs, turn the volume up or down, change channel - removing the flip panel makes no difference. Taking the key out and leaving it for a couple of hours makes no difference, still it blares away...
I disconnected the battery and reconnected again, and it blared away instantly as before.
Help!
David
I have a '99 E55 estate, newly acquired with a very annoying fault - the radio (an Audio 10 unit) won't switch off. It's as if it's frozen - pressing any of the Audio 10's buttons makes no real difference. I can't select CDs, turn the volume up or down, change channel - removing the flip panel makes no difference. Taking the key out and leaving it for a couple of hours makes no difference, still it blares away...
I disconnected the battery and reconnected again, and it blared away instantly as before.
Help!
David
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W210 E55 AMG Estate 1999
I eventually sorted it. After leaving the battery disconnected overnight the radio just displayed the 'CODE' state upon reconnection. As my manuals were elsewhere I tried in vain to input the correct number according to the card.
The secret was to HOLD the right-hand knob in for a few seconds after pushing to confirm the last code digit. A useful site for such information is at Blue Ice.
Of course, I then had all the warning lights on for ABS/BAS after the power disruption. These were cured by depressing the brake pedal down fully, then turning the ignition on.
Hope this helps!
David
The secret was to HOLD the right-hand knob in for a few seconds after pushing to confirm the last code digit. A useful site for such information is at Blue Ice.
Of course, I then had all the warning lights on for ABS/BAS after the power disruption. These were cured by depressing the brake pedal down fully, then turning the ignition on.
Hope this helps!
David
