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My daughter's 2001 Volkswagen Polo has no CD player in it. I can acquire a factory CD player. Do I need a code for it or can I connect straight in the back of the existing radio and is it as simple as...
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When I turn my Citroen Xsara to the left, the speakers make a loud "pop" noise and the CD player/radio cuts out. It has now got even worse, as when I go over a bump in the road it also happens.
I've put a new battery into my car and I can't find a code for my CDR500 VDO radio. How do I get a new code?
My battery went dead as I left my lights on. I was successful in jump-starting the car but now my in-car stereo is totally dead and there's a flashing red light on the stereo, which I guess is the alarm/immobiliser....
I have just replaced my Citroen Xsara Picasso with a new Citroen C3 Picasso HDI VTR+ (influenced by your review). I am extremely pleased with it apart from one niggling feature - I can't keep the radio...
How do I get into the bulbs on my Vauxhall Astra 1995 GLS? I think the bulbs have blown behind the dash - I have tried the fuse and dimmer dial with no joy. Also the stereo, a Blaupunkt, isn't working...
When I press the button for the CD player in my 2007 Ford Focus, the 'aux' sign comes on and CD player does not work. It's been changed once already by the dealer. What's wrong with it?
 

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