Radio HELP!
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From: Saratoga Springs New York
Radio HELP!
Looks like my radio died. I got into my car (an 06 C6) started the engine and started toggling through my display to check oil pressure, tire pressure and noticed after 2 or 3 changes the usual beep stopped. I still could change displays and check my mileage or mpg but no sound. After 5 minutes or so, I went to put on the radio. No Radio! The display comes on for 3 seconds showing only the time then it goes off. The radio is not completely dead since I can eject my CD's. The only other activity I see is the LED in the upper left is flashing red. It usually a solid green but not anymore..
I don't see any error messages or other information. Anyone run into this?
I'm gonna check my fuses on the outside chance.
I don't see any error messages or other information. Anyone run into this?
I'm gonna check my fuses on the outside chance.
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From: stafford country, va. Avatar: Me on turn 3 @ Bristol (The World's Fastest Half-Mile)
Originally Posted by BobST1100
Looks like my radio died. I got into my car (an 06 C6) started the engine and started toggling through my display to check oil pressure, tire pressure and noticed after 2 or 3 changes the usual beep stopped. I still could change displays and check my mileage or mpg but no sound. After 5 minutes or so, I went to put on the radio. No Radio! The display comes on for 3 seconds showing only the time then it goes off. The radio is not completely dead since I can eject my CD's. The only other activity I see is the LED in the upper left is flashing red. It usually a solid green but not anymore..
I don't see any error messages or other information. Anyone run into this?
I'm gonna check my fuses on the outside chance.
I don't see any error messages or other information. Anyone run into this?
I'm gonna check my fuses on the outside chance.
there is a tsb for non-operative or malfunctioning stereo, can't remember the number right now. will look for it later.
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Originally Posted by Zig
there is a tsb for non-operative or malfunctioning stereo, can't remember the number right now. will look for it later.
Bulletin Number: 040844023
VARIOUS RADIO/CD PLAYER CONCERNS
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From: Saratoga Springs New York
Radio remedy?
Originally Posted by Zig
try rebooting the car to see if the issue continues. i have found that a quick shut-down and restart seems to remedy some of these electrial gremlins. it doesn't fix it, just resets what ever was causing the issue.
there is a tsb for non-operative or malfunctioning stereo, can't remember the number right now. will look for it later.
there is a tsb for non-operative or malfunctioning stereo, can't remember the number right now. will look for it later.
Thanks Zig...Good Call! It looks like the reboot did the trick. Thanks!
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From: Saratoga Springs New York
TSB's ?
Originally Posted by TrackNoob
Only one I see that might apply:
Bulletin Number: 040844023
VARIOUS RADIO/CD PLAYER CONCERNS
Bulletin Number: 040844023
VARIOUS RADIO/CD PLAYER CONCERNS
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From: Jackson NJ
Had a similar situation with the CD player in my '05....ejected a CD & when I tried to insert another, it wouldn't load and message like "mech error" appeared. Monkeyed around for a while & then resigned myself to a (dreaded) Dealer visit. Lo & behold, on next start up, all was fine. The reboot (or restart) suggestion is now the 1st thing I do with any electrical gremlin. BTW....hasn't been any repeat.
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From: Huntington Beach California
Originally Posted by Dave S
Had a similar situation with the CD player in my '05....ejected a CD & when I tried to insert another, it wouldn't load and message like "mech error" appeared. Monkeyed around for a while & then resigned myself to a (dreaded) Dealer visit. Lo & behold, on next start up, all was fine. The reboot (or restart) suggestion is now the 1st thing I do with any electrical gremlin. BTW....hasn't been any repeat.
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From: McKinney TX
St. Jude Donor '21-'22-'23-'24
My 05 silver coupe starting doing that about 2-3 months after I got it. The display on my radio would come on and stay on, but there was no sound. I could kill the engine and restart it and all was okay, but about a week later, it did it again.
To make a long story short, the dealer first tried reprogramming the radio, which took about 45 minutes. That lasted about 2-3 weeks. The next time, he replaced the radio. I never had any more trouble with it the last 12 months I had the car.
To make a long story short, the dealer first tried reprogramming the radio, which took about 45 minutes. That lasted about 2-3 weeks. The next time, he replaced the radio. I never had any more trouble with it the last 12 months I had the car.
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