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Old Jun 26, 2003 | 03:48 PM
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Harmon Kardon Radio Problem

I have a 2003 E500 2300miles... LOVE the car, however one problem.... I got the upgraded radio system and indash cd, love it, until yesterday, It started to just shut off on its own (display and sound) and now is completely shut down, when i start car up, if i have the speedo display set to the audio screen, it says

audio please wait,

then after 2 minutes it says

audio
....

Thats it, main radio dispay is blank, no sounds or anything...

Called dealer and they stated that they have seen this before, once or twice, possible software issue, and they aren't sure if they have to exchange the head unit or not... I am going to be travelling so can't bring it in until 7/7

net net, has anyone else had this issue, if so what was the problem?

Only good news, is I have no excuse to listen to the sweet music of the V8
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Old Jun 26, 2003 | 09:30 PM
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do a search under my name OR "static" and you will find many users with this same problem.
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Old Jun 27, 2003 | 09:13 AM
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I got the same problem due to hot weather

kellersman,

Call your dealer and schdule an appointment for

replacing your audio gateway and updating the software.

Otto
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Old Jun 27, 2003 | 02:12 PM
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Someone posted a reset method, as I recall you remove fuse #6 from the trunk fuse panel, then reinsert. Still, see your dealer but this may work for you.
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Old Jun 27, 2003 | 06:15 PM
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JIM Thanks soo much I removed fuse #6 and insterted it right back in, and bingo Radio works!!! My appt. with dealer isn't until 7/7 (due to vacation) but at least I might have some tunes for this weekend, we will see but I am absolutely still bringing it in for them to fix, for sure!!!
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