Vauxhall Astra Mk 4 - Radio Display blank

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Wed 23 Jun 2010 20:33
Vauxhall Astra Mk 4 - Radio Display blank - Englishbullterrier

Trying to help out a very generous couple who have lent me a spare car whilst I'm away from home.

It is a bog standard Astra Mk 4 (the one before the model that started in about 05), which was the Mk 5 I think.

The radio/cassette is a standard Vauxhall unit (yes, cassette !!) but difficult to use as the separate display (which is in the dash above the radio and other controls) is totally blank.

I think as well as the radio output, it also should carry the date/time and possibly temp.

Does anyone have a circuit diagram that might show if the power to the display is fed from a single point/fuse or any other useful info.

Many thanks...............ebt

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Thu 24 Jun 2010 15:45
Vauxhall Astra Mk 4 - Radio Display blank - Englishbullterrier

Bump to top for some help ! Thanks.....

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Thu 24 Jun 2010 16:29
Vauxhall Astra Mk 4 - Radio Display blank - elekie&a/c doctor

It is very possible that the display is working but you can,t see the digits because the backlight illumination bulbs have blown.Put a torch up close to the display to see if the display can be read.hth

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Fri 25 Jun 2010 19:40
Vauxhall Astra Mk 4 - Radio Display blank - Englishbullterrier

Many thanks, good point, I'll check it out.

I had the same problem with a Peugeot some years ago and it was the rear illumination bulbs.......

Will advise............

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Tue 29 Jun 2010 18:44
Vauxhall Astra Mk 4 - Radio Display blank - Englishbullterrier
Absolutely spot on, thanks for reminding me of this possibiity. I should have checked the backlight bulbs first.

Now I have to try and work out how to get to the back if the panel, any ideas ??

Again, thanks..............ebt
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