12vMatt
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my battery died and after jump starting the car i attempted to turn the radio on to enter the code and nothing happened, the radio wouldnt turn on at all.
its a standard CAR200 radio cassette and the code light is not working when the ignition is off.
anyone know what might be wrong with it?
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12vMatt
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can anyone think of anything.
oh and everything else in the car works, its just the head unit wont turn on
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deano87
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 Fuse? Have you tried taking the actual head unit out and plugging it in again?
I'm sure you know how to do it but fairly straight forward.
Allen key to take out 4 bolts then you need a set of these to remove it:
They'll lock in place then simply pull it out - the radio and ISO connector is actually mounted in the cage so just pull it out, have a look in to see what is behind then push in carefully.
Better still, take this opportunity to get a new headunit!  Doesn't a tape drive you potty? I bet you have an iPod plus iTrip though...
[Edited on 13-11-2006 by deano87]
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12vMatt
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havent checked the fuse, ill have to do that tomorrow once its light.
if its not that then ill have to buy an allen key and get them removal things.
cant afford a new head unit, if its fucked ill need to look into one though. the tape drive isnt a problem, you were almost rght with the ipod, ive got an mp3 player and an adaptor tape thingy.
cheers for the help mate
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deano87
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No worries, us 12vers have to stick together, lol.
Do you have your "Vauxhall Audio Manual" that comes with the car, with others bits like Service Book and user manual? There is some stuff about entering the code etc could be useful.
I just had a quick look on eBay and the right one isn't on there. The code displayed on the top of the brown line to the left is "TS 1284-C-97". Vauxhall may have some of these still lying around.
[Edited on 13-11-2006 by deano87]
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deano87
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Oh, I have a CAR300 that I may be willing to sell if you have any problems haven't got the security code for it though. These are really expensive from Vauxhall but apparently there are places on the net where you can get them...
Then again I might not sell it because if my current headunit goes kaput, I won't have a stereo and that'd be shockingly boring driving to Uni 
[Edited on 13-11-2006 by deano87]
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12vMatt
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ive got all th mauals and the code so theres no problems there as long as i get the radio to turn on.
if i cant get it fixed then ill just have to get a cd player as a christmas present
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deano87
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Ok, cool. Not really any more I can recommend apart from fuse or unplugging etc. Someone else might have an idea on here though?!
You'll love a CD player - you can pick up MP3/WMA ones really cheap now, and they don't have to be shocking makes. I got a Kenwood for about £80, and from Halfords. It also came with an ISO lead so didn't need to buy that! I just had to buy 2 aerial extension bits. The aerial on the back of the CAR300 was on the left as you look at it from the back, and the one on my Kenwood was typically on the right.
[Edited on 14-11-2006 by deano87]
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12vMatt
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ive checked the fuse, fuse was fine tryed replacing it anyway and there was no change, next i need to get the stuff to remove the haed unit and check the wiring
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deano87
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A local auto supplies should have the relevant keys, plus it means not waiting for them to come from online - also try Halfords, may pay a slight premium but saves waiting!
I hope it works out for you, if not, roll on Xmas!
Also, have you tried ringing Vauxhall?
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12vMatt
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yeah was thinking halfords for the keys, dont know where anywhere cheaper is in carlisle.
havent tried ringing vauxhall, thought they would probably charge too much just to look at the thing, plus ive got no credit on my phone.
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deano87
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haha just ring them and ask if this is common. Just tell them what has happened, they might say over the phone "oh yeah, simply...". We can only hope anyway lolz.
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12vMatt
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right, got the head unit out today and tried reconnecting it, no change.
pulled the fuse out of the back of the unit to check it and its not see through so i cant tell if its blown, also i havent got a spare of ths fuse.
does anyone know where to get the fuse from and how much it will be
its got 5A/32V printed on it and its a yellowy beigey sort of colour
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Richie
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Just out of interest, does your interior light work at the moment?
The fuses are all available at any motor factors / Halfrauds
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12vMatt
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yeah everthing works its just the radio. the fuse i need to check isnt the one form the fuse box though, its from the back of the radio.
do you know roughly how much itll cost from halfords mate?
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deano87
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I don't think fuses are hugely expensive.
Looks like a visit from Santa is on the cards!
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12vMatt
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quote:
Originally posted by deano87
I don't think fuses are hugely expensive.
Looks like a visit from Santa is on the cards!
i take it oyu havent tried surviving without your student loan then.
ive had 40 quid for the last couple of weeks,
ive spent my weeks food money on the removal thing then borrowed moneyfor 2night and my fuckin radio still dont work
i hope santa can fix my radio or get me a new one
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deano87
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I've got £30 to survive me til next Friday (admiteddly I still live at home - I'm a Uni student btw, driving in any days I have to) and need to fill up with petrol some time, that is ermmm, £30 and there was me thinking driving would save me money! I have to keep thanking Barclays for my £200 interest free overdraft.
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12vMatt
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i dont live at home so its a bit more difficult for me, atleast i can walk into uni so dont need to worry too much about petrol.
gotta love the interest free overdraft
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Richie
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A fuse will be around 60p.
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12vMatt
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ok cheers mate
ill havealook at halfors tomorrow
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12vMatt
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wooohooo.
got a fuse today and the radio works now.
cheers for the help guys
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Richie
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deano87
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 I'm getting good at this game.
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