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Radio not working
Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2013 5:20 pm
by malc1950
I had to jump start the x today and then noticed that the Bluetooth wasn't paired up and that the obc display had all moved around ie what was at the bottom was now at the top of the display, I paired up the phone no problem but then noticed the radio wasn't working checked the fuse ok ,
the sat nav is working fine but no sound do you think I need to do a reset ie battery lead off ?
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Re: Radio not working
Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2013 9:39 am
by malc1950
Did reset battery lead off radio working ok now , just got to sort the pdc constant tone scanner shows no faults,
Anyone had this problem ?
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Re: Radio not working
Posted: Mon Apr 22, 2013 11:41 am
by Y13HYA
I put a reply on the PDC question thread. Have a look

Re: Radio not working
Posted: Sun Apr 28, 2013 8:50 am
by DougieV8
I had a strange one not long after buying my X5 - radio stopped working along with all of screen functions and dashboard guages (no speedo, fuel guage etc.) with abs lights etc. on.
Battery cable off and back on after 30 mins and all sorted - no issue since!?
Re: Radio not working
Posted: Wed May 29, 2013 5:57 am
by carribine
I disconnected my battery at the weekend, when i reconnected it there was no sound at all from the radio, tape or CD but the screen functions still work (i have the wide screen sat nav unit). Is my best plan of action to disconect the battery again or is it likely that i have disturbed some thing when i was removing the spare wheel and compressor?
Re: Radio not working
Posted: Wed May 29, 2013 1:17 pm
by Steamyrotter
Try it again.
VITALLY important that the ignition is turned OFF prior to battery re-connection.
And put the lead on in one smooth quick movement as the electrical noise from iffy contact is what sends the systems heywire..
Re: Radio not working
Posted: Wed May 29, 2013 4:04 pm
by carribine
I've it tried disconnecting the battery again a few times and still no joy, any other ideas? Other common issues?
Re: Radio not working
Posted: Wed May 29, 2013 10:44 pm
by CondorX5
Check the cable connections in the boot - the screen may be on and getting power - it is entirely separate to the radio unit though, which is near the battery in the - reseat the connections in the boot. Alternatively possibly check fuses?
Re: Radio not working
Posted: Thu May 30, 2013 9:16 am
by carribine
Cheers, I checked the fuses the other day and they were O.K.. I'll have a look at the connectors tonight, is it mounted next to the jack?
Re: Radio not working
Posted: Fri May 31, 2013 11:00 am
by CondorX5
Its in the area behind the battery under the spare wheel in my car.
Re: Radio not working
Posted: Sat Jun 01, 2013 12:54 am
by jaynana
[quote="malc1950"]
I had to jump start the x today and then noticed that the Bluetooth wasn't paired up and that the obc display had all moved around ie what was at the bottom was now at the top of the display, I paired up the phone no problem but then noticed the radio wasn't working checked the fuse ok ,
the sat nav is working fine but no sound do you think I need to do a reset ie battery lead off ?
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[/quote]
meaning battery was low?
might be saying the obvious - but i hope your battery is now good? weak batteries cause havoc with these electronics.