Posts: 987
Threads: 80
Joined: May 2003
Reputation:
0
06-05-2004, 08:56 AM
(This post was last modified: 06-05-2004, 08:57 AM by j3rt.)
The stock radio in the focus started acting up today.
It just shut off while i was listen to a CD. Then it restarted later on. It pretty much just runs random, on/off/on/off. Usually when it shuts off, you can't turn it back on either.
It's very strange.
The clock on the unit never seems to reset though. Therefore the unit is not losing all power. I'm wondering if the ignition power is somehow getting interupted but the constant power is still there. If that were the case, when I am able to turn the unit back on, I should see the "1 hour" display.
Or is the unit just bad, is there a history on stock HUs?
Posts: 3,434
Threads: 238
Joined: Apr 2003
Reputation:
0
Yo,
PM me...I got a solution for you!!
:)
Posts: 3,154
Threads: 232
Joined: Apr 2003
Reputation:
2
It could very well be a loose connector/wire in behind the radio. Try the following:
A) remove radio with keys, unplug connection, make sure connectors are clean and free from debris, if that checks out ok, plug back in, re-install radio, and double check fuses.
If you still have problems try this:
B) Take out Radio with keys, locate nearest trash bin, throw radio in, install aftermarket deck where original radio used to be, there problem solved.
BTW, shouldnt this be in the I.C.E. section?
My other ride is your Mom
Posts: 8,622
Threads: 898
Joined: May 2003
Reputation:
6
If there's serious problems and you just want a stock headunit, shoot me a PM.. I maybe have what you need.
Contribute to focuscanada.net's future!Donations of $20 and over get a custom title!
Posts: 1,670
Threads: 78
Joined: Apr 2003
Reputation:
0
Your problem is most likely the anti-theft panel connection. Mine was doing that before, and if you'd wiggle that it would come back on.
Just take it off and clean the connections off really well, and make sure that the 2-5 buttons are seated securely.
Posts: 987
Threads: 80
Joined: May 2003
Reputation:
0
well things seem ok today, cleaned off the contacts for the anti-theft pen. not that they were all that dirty.
Posts: 55
Threads: 10
Joined: Nov 2003
Reputation:
0
guilty,Jun 5 2004, 03:57 PM Wrote:Your problem is most likely the anti-theft panel connection. Mine was doing that before, and if you'd wiggle that it would come back on.
Just take it off and clean the connections off really well, and make sure that the 2-5 buttons are seated securely.
I say this is the problem, only because that is what happened to me.
Pain when your driving and the radio just shuts off. I just start mashing that stupid thing and it comes back on.
2005 Mazda3 Sport GT - Winning Blue Mica
2001 Focus ZTS - CD Silver (Sold)
Posts: 2,626
Threads: 178
Joined: Apr 2003
Reputation:
0
guilty,Jun 5 2004, 02:57 PM Wrote:Your problem is most likely the anti-theft panel connection. Mine was doing that before, and if you'd wiggle that it would come back on.
Just take it off and clean the connections off really well, and make sure that the 2-5 buttons are seated securely.
took me 2 damned weeks to figure that out when I had the stock deck. Just press the buttons back in till they click and it worked :P
2000 Black ZX3
Blacked Out Head & Tail lights - APC Clear Turn Signals - 20% Tint All Round - K&N Filter - Cheap ass fogs that are brighter than my headlights - Clarion DXZ745MP - Jensen XA 4100 amp on Mobile Authority 200w 6x8's - Jensen 340w amp on a 12" Rockford Sub, custom enclosure - KYB GR2 Dampers - SHM Springs @ 1.5" - Brembo Cross Drilled Rotors w/ CVR Ceramic Pads - Silver Gauge Bezel - Focus Central 2-Piece Under Drive Pullies - 17 x 7 Rims by Fast Wheels mounted on 215/40/17's - Wings West W-Typ front lip - Coming Soon: Paint, Component Speakers (Spring 06)
Hi, Guest
