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Toyota RAV4 Mk 2 2003 - Radio /CD keeps cutting out - Steveieb

My radio / CD keeps cutting out and making a humming noise. Switch it off and leave it 5 minutes and it’s working again.

If I replace it with one off eBay will I need a radio code ?

Toyota RAV4 Mk 2 2003 - Radio /CD keeps cutting out - elekie&a/c doctor
Yes , factory units are coded . You could update it to a modern android device.
Toyota RAV4 Mk 2 2003 - Radio /CD keeps cutting out - Steveieb

I can’t find the radio code in my handbook Elekie doc so will an eBay like for like replacement come with the code ?

Toyota RAV4 Mk 2 2003 - Radio /CD keeps cutting out - gordonbennet

Could you not slot a decent audio in the dash instead, presumably dash fitting kits can still be found if the OE is shaped or double DIN, you'll probably need the correct adaptor plug in kit.

Something like this www.halfords.com/technology/car-audio/car-stereos/...l

I would do this with mine when it fails but its all part of the touch screen system which also controls aircon etc on the LC5, and i know from others who have done this when theirs have failed the wiring involved is a nightmare, way beyond my amateur bodging.

Toyota RAV4 Mk 2 2003 - Radio /CD keeps cutting out - elekie&a/c doctor
If you’re buying from e bay , make sure it’s supplied with the correct code . Or as suggested, go for a modern android device.