JamesDolan Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 Hi I have a 61 plate Ford Focus mk3, the radio looks exactly like this one The Speakers started crackling even when the car was turned off. Eventually, the radio stopped working all together. The Ford logo appears but it doesn't move beyond that. I took it to a local car audio specialist and he said the radio was fried. Apparently it's a design fault, since it's right where the heaters are. Now I'm wondering if it's sensible to get it replaced. Wouldn't the same thing just happen again eventually? Furthermore, I don't actually listen to the radio or even CD's. All I really need is the bluetooth working since all my stuff is on my phone. Are there any simple bluetooth Speakers that would be suitable for a car that I could just place in the car and remove when I'm done? Looking for some advice as I'm not what's the best thing to do here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomsFocus Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 Can't say we see many fail on here. Replacements can be had for around £40 on eBay. Would think that's cheaper and easier than messing with an aftermarket bluetooth speaker. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unofix Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 I agree with Tom, just get a replacement on eBay and it's a straight swap. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzman600 Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 Hi James. Part of your post made me giggle. Radio fried because its close to the heater. Sorry. No radio headunit gets fried because its next to the car heating system. The unit just got a jolt of energy and it rolloxed the radios electronics. It happens. No fault of anything particular. Just replace the unit with one from a scrap car. It's by far the best and cheapest and less of a head uck job for you. If in doubt how to do it there are plenty YouTube tutorials showing you how. It's really easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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