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radio power problem

stokerfatlad
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Hello all im hoping someone as had this problem before i have a 2ltr s-max 07 plate and when i open the dorr or switch the ignition on

the radio will not light up and show time or anything and when you push the on knob it will come on but no time showing only dashes it will tell you that you have power for 1 hour i thought it was the radio but having changed it i still have the same problem as anyone got any ideas thanks

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    Check the fuses.

    It sounds like the ignition live feed to the radio has failed.

    Sent from my SM-G930F

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    The "ignition feed" on the S-Max is a signal on CAN bus only (same as time), so the CAN connection on the radio seems to be gone. As the problem persists after changing the radio it looks like its the wiring, or the connection on the other side (the instument cluster as the gateway). 

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    thanks for the replys guys if i get it sorted i will let you know

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    • 7 years later...

    Hello, I know it's a bit late, but have you solved the problem?

     

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    1 hour ago, Ninchen said:

    Hello, I know it's a bit late, but have you solved the problem?

     

    A bit late?? 7 years?? LOL 😂 Have a look on Ebay for a replacement 6000CD for about £20, make sure it comes complete with the code.

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