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DAB - DAB+ 11 Dec 2023 (Forum)
With the recent news that radio station Classic fm will be dropping their DAB coverage for the newer DAB+ (though seemingly keeping FM for now), I was wondering how many newer (non-high end) cars actually come equipped with DAB+ at all or at least can be easily and cheaply adapted / upgraded -
Intermittent electrical faults 8 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
The indicators stopped working whilst driving along. When I stopped, the central locking also not working, and the radio operating switch on steering wheel... -
Migrate expectations 15 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
To get away from our recent horrid winters we have rented a house in the southern hemisphere from January to March 2012. My car, a 2008 Audi 2.7D auto,... -
What's the best solution for providing live traffic news? 20 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I find the RDS traffic updates through my car radio frequently 'behind the times', leading to being stuck in jams when I would prefer not to be. I am aware... -
Mercedes Benz - New radio aerial antenna required 21 Apr 2008 (Forum)
on. Would this aerial be compatible with my old head unit? The [type 2] Autofun has an AP 1 DIN plug. Does this need an adaptor to connect to my head unit which has an old fashioned antenna socket? The radio head unit is the original factory Mercedes Benz 'Special' Becker AM/ FM radio/ cassette which -
Astra automatic gearbox problem 23 Aug 2003 (Forum)
, with the bonus of showing your speed in KPH for a few seconds first. Very odd, as I wouldn\'t expect that sort of thing to be read, as this is the bog-standard screen showing date, radio and time and temp. Finally, I\'m looking into changing the radio for a nice Blaupunkt one. I can get a display link -
Ford C-MAX - Hy 4 Dec 2017 (Forum)
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Ford C-Max 2005 2.0 TDCI Ghia - No power to Radio/Interior Lights/rear doors 16 Dec 2012 (Forum)
I have a problem which stops the Radio, interior lights, and rear central locking from operating. Had a similar issue before which was put down to the alarm sounder at that time all of these functions would work until the rear window heater was turned on this time they just do not operate -
Volkswagen Golf III (1992 - 1997) - 1997 2.0 central locking confused after new radio 30 Sep 2008 (Forum)
I have a GOlf3 GL but its radio broke. I replaced it with a used one that goes into a Golf4 and it works (after I tied the pin 5 to pin 7 for the SAFE supply). However, now my central locking is confused. Before the installation it would give a short honk when I lock the car and all doors -
Runs in the family 15 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
Further to our recent exchange of e-mails regarding runaway cars, did you see the report on main TV channels last night showing a lady and her husband... -
Ford mond - Head unit turning off by its self 22 Jun 2018 (Forum)
After I had a new Aircon compressor fitted, my Head unit (Ford original) started turning its self off by its self, which kills the Aircon, I also get the Square box on the radio display telling me it will turn off in 60 minutes While the engine is running, only use to get this when the radio -
Citroen C5 - How do I reboot or reset the Trip Computer? 16 Nov 2010 (Forum)
the disconnection), the button on the wiper stalk does not respond at all. The only thing on the display is the time, date, external temp and radio/ CD details when the radio -
Nissan Almera 2001 1.5e - replacement radio shows "secure" 2 Oct 2010 (Forum)
Hi there, recently the cd player stopped working in my car luckily (or so i thought) there was an almera in a local scrapyard and i got a replacement... -
Bluetooth Car CD player - advice please 28 Jul 2008 (Forum)
Looking to buy a new radio/CD for SWMBO new shape Beetle. I want to incorporate Bluetooth rather than having a separate device. Would also prefer it to be able to copy the phonebook to the radio as well. Finally, ideally like one that had full ipod control as well but failing that, it must have -
Rover 75 (1999 - 2005) - 2002 1.8 - In car stereo. How do I enter the code? 5 Apr 2008 (Forum)
Engine size:- 1800 Year:-2002 I just replaced my rover 75 car battery. I have a synphony radio installed and the unit has just come up with the code EP E02 for some reason...no matter what I try nothing seems to let me get to the code, so i can put the code for the radio in. please, any -
Peugeot 206 hatchback (1998 - 2006) - W (00) 1.4 GLX - no indicators or windows 23 Mar 2008 (Forum)
I have developed a problem with my 206. The indicatirs have stopped working and so have the electric windows. I had an issue with the radio, so pulled the fuses to find out which one was for the radio. I think I have pulled a fuse for the BSI unit cos since then the problems have arisen. How do I -
Vauxhall Astra G Petrol (1998 - 2004) - (yr 1998) Replacing centre console bulbs 2 Oct 2007 (Forum)
I am trying to replace bulbs in centre console that illuminate multifunction display, ie outside temp, radio station, time, date etc. Do I need to remove CD player before moving centre consul out. If so I am struggling to remove?? So far I have removed tray below radio cd player and torque screws -
Ford Stereo steering controls 13 Feb 2006 (Forum)
I bought a Ford Focus TDCi Ghia estate 02 plate via an auction trader. It had a "4000 RDS" radio cassette stereo system, with steering column controls. The trader kindly replaced this with a "6000 CD RDS E-ON" radio CD player, but said he could NOT connect this to the steering column controls -
iPod connection - recommendations please 25 Jan 2006 (Forum)
I got a iPod (normal one, not a shuffle) as a present this year, and i'd like to use it in the car. I have a Sony radio cassette c.1997/1998 with 6CD stacker hardwired in the boot. Car is R reg and the R/C is manufacturer standard fit. I was looking for the simplest solution, which is apparently -
Ford Mondeo 24V V6 95 m 8 Sep 2004 (Forum)
Help! I have blown the fuse for the radio in my car! The fuse at the back of the radio is o.k but it still won't work ! I have had a look at all the fuses in the fuse box at the front o/s under the bonnet. Is there another fuse box somewhere else ? and if so where is it !! It also, when changing