C5 2000 bose - does not operate, shows red light
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C5 2000 bose - does not operate, shows red light
Hello,
my C5 2000 battery died. I restarted the car and now I have a switched off radio. The light besides the volume control **** is red. The unit is off (no back light). It does not indicate loc or anything else on the screen. I don't think the code was entered, but it might be. Nothing happen when I press the buttons.
anyone know what to do?
thank you in advance.
TCFS
my C5 2000 battery died. I restarted the car and now I have a switched off radio. The light besides the volume control **** is red. The unit is off (no back light). It does not indicate loc or anything else on the screen. I don't think the code was entered, but it might be. Nothing happen when I press the buttons.
anyone know what to do?
thank you in advance.
TCFS
Last edited by TCFS; Oct 5, 2019 at 06:30 PM.
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Try disconnecting the battery for a few minutes then reconnect it. And if you already haven't done so, I'd suggest replacing your battery.
Last edited by madsonp; Oct 5, 2019 at 08:38 PM.
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If your battery just died for no apparent reason, perhaps it's time to find a replacement, but to know for sure its "state of health", I suggest you fully charge it and then have load-tested. Most auto part stores will test it for free.
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Agree also.... 
it is and was weak for a while...but until I drive it once a week or so, it was fine.
for the radio, the DIC says "radio no comm"...any clue?
TCFS
it is and was weak for a while...but until I drive it once a week or so, it was fine.for the radio, the DIC says "radio no comm"...any clue?
TCFS
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