Ghost radio .

billtomo · Jun 22nd, 2021, 16:01

Twice in the last week my radio has come on by itself while parked up outside, I have no idea how long it’s been on either. I was thinking maybe it’s interference from other cars or the like, it doesn’t seem to have affected the battery. Has anyone come across this before.

Ripmax · Jun 22nd, 2021, 16:02

Need more info really. What car is it, which radio, what year etc..

stuart bowes · Jun 22nd, 2021, 16:36

could it be something as simple as a dodgy on/off button

I took mine out so I can't remember if they turn on with the keys out (new aftermarket one doesn't)

John97Tdi · Jun 22nd, 2021, 18:01

Thats the same as my HU850 did for a while - and shortly thereafter started either not turning on or without touching the controls suddenly blasting out at full volume, sometimes with music, sometimes a 'buzzing' sound. Only way to use the car was to pull the fuse for the radio.

Best quote for a repair was about 200 beer tokens so I changed it out for a replacement 2nd hand one from a forum member.

Jun 22nd, 2021, 16:01	#1
billtomo Junior Member Last Online: Jan 16th, 2023 18:25 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: liverpool	Ghost radio . Twice in the last week my radio has come on by itself while parked up outside, I have no idea how long it’s been on either. I was thinking maybe it’s interference from other cars or the like, it doesn’t seem to have affected the battery. Has anyone come across this before.

Jun 22nd, 2021, 16:02	#2
Ripmax Member Last Online: Aug 7th, 2023 16:27 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Leicestershire (with VIDA pm me)	Need more info really. What car is it, which radio, what year etc.. __________________ Current - 2004 Volvo V70R Titanium Grey - 67k 2008 S60 2.0t Sport Electric Silver - 156k 2000 V70 Classic 2.4M Signal Red - 240k 2001 Audi A6 C5 Sport Avant 1.9 TDi - 173k Last edited by Ripmax; Jun 22nd, 2021 at 16:11.

Jun 22nd, 2021, 16:36	#3
stuart bowes trying to be helpful Last Online: Today 15:29 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Dagenham	could it be something as simple as a dodgy on/off button I took mine out so I can't remember if they turn on with the keys out (new aftermarket one doesn't) __________________ V70 '01 auto petrol 2.4 (140) 72k ------------------------- mini project - link

Jun 22nd, 2021, 18:01	#4
John97Tdi Master Member Last Online: Yesterday 16:08 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Rochdale	Thats the same as my HU850 did for a while - and shortly thereafter started either not turning on or without touching the controls suddenly blasting out at full volume, sometimes with music, sometimes a 'buzzing' sound. Only way to use the car was to pull the fuse for the radio. Best quote for a repair was about 200 beer tokens so I changed it out for a replacement 2nd hand one from a forum member.

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