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• BMW 5-Series E34 (1987 - 1996) - (87-96) Radio Aerial - poor FM reception 26 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  I have checked all the usual details but the only route to good reception would seem to be fitting a decent external aerial. I have fitted a new radio to replace the rather poor (non-bmw) existing unit. On another subject, do these cars have a separate speaker amplifier unit fitted, i.e the speakers are not connected directly to the headunit?
• entering code on rover r770 stereo 28 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  I'm having problems entering the code for the stereo atm though. The manual says that when the word code appears in the display you should press the radio station preset number 1 button. The problem is that code only appears briefly and when I hit the preset button it only seems to change the radio station instead of letting me input the code! I was ok with this for a while but now the radio spends more time off than on and it's starting to grate on my nerves a little!
• VW Passat (05) Radio Probs ? 21 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  My Passat is a 2005 (05) plate. The radio is the factory fitted one. Every know and again it will freeze, the display will go blank (still illuminated though) and not work at all for love or money, I have tried to stop and switch of and on again hoping to reset, have pushed all buttons, held all buttons etc etc but it still wont work, but remains illuminated (Blank Blue screen, where it would say CAPITAL) I appears to happen just as you turn channels over, Press button 2, then it makes a sound and thats it.
• RDS station names now on LW too 3 Apr 2003 (Forum)
  They say you learn something new every day - I had a few minutes to kill on top of a hill to the north of London this evening, so knowing how you can sometimes pick up really distant radio stations when the weather conditions are correct I had a little "surf" through Medium Wave and Long Wave on my car radio. Found a few French and German stations on Medium Wave, then went to see what's happened to Atlantic 252 on Long Wave...
• Ford Focus - Technical audio query for tech heads ! 6 Apr 2025 (Forum)
  However, if I connect my phone via BT/aux input, it then becomes a dedicated input, of course, and I get no radio from the unit. Is there a way to select my phone/Waze to the head unit and still listen to the radio etc with Waze over- riding the audio when giving directions etc ? Thanks all……ebt
• Audi A3 2 door Saloon 2009 - The word MUTED is displayed and my sound is low 28 Aug 2019 (Forum)
  The word MUTED is displayed on my dash and my sound is very low on the radio, just a slight amount of weak treble.  no bass whatsoever.. Radio is a Audi Concert as standard . Can anyone tell me how to unmute it.  i have obviously pressed something wrong.
• Ford Focus Titanium TDCI - 55 plate - Ford Sony radio code required please :) 2 Mar 2019 (Forum)
  Good afternoon Sadly, thought I had the code on a small card in my service book...  :( Anyway, after a battery change need a code if possible...
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  What's the best value small new car? 23 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  What is the best value small car (around Fiesta size) for around £6000?
• Honda Jazz 2004 - broken radio/cd unit the cd player only. 10 Dec 2014 (Forum)
  Bought this marvellous car with Honret John's advice from the Telegraph pages.Not a thing wrong with it until now and even so it is not the car itself....
• Insgina Elite 2009 / 2011 - Vauxhall Insinga 10 Feb 2013 (Forum)
  If not, can it be added by a dealer now?   Also, did they come with DAB radios or not? Again, can this be fitted by a dealer now?
• 1997 Ford Mondeo - Changing R/Cassette for CD player 16 May 2011 (Forum)
  Hi All, I have just joined the site and think its great. I was wondering if anyone could advise me about changing the radio cassette ( its a Ford factory fitted ) for a standard Ford CD/radio. How difficult is it ? can I do it my self or will it be very expensive. I was hoping that the later model Modeo CD player would slot straight in but I suppose I am dreaming lol
• citroen xsara 2.0 hdi 2002 110bhp - xsara non start 7 Feb 2011 (Forum)
  hi please could you help    non start the key symbol on dash is on cranks over checked all fuses ok  connected to scanner  says no feedback from ecu checked 2x 12v feeds in to ecu/edc unit  now the panel above radio says economy mode,  no electric window or indicators/radio/  heater blower / wipers......   only lights working and electric door mirrors  
• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 2.0 Tdci "NO LIVE TO PCM RELAY" after radio short. 2 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  I tried to fit a new stereo with 2 extra earth wires, Unfortunately they touched the chassis and sparked, The car wouldn't turn over and had to goto dealer,...
• Ford Transit (2006 - ) - Ford 6000 CD - fitting Parrot Handsfree 21 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  Any advice either on the fitting to this radio or fitting in general in a Transit? Many thanks,
• Vauxhall Omega - Aerial / HRW 10 Nov 2004 (Forum)
  The Vauxhall Omega uses the Heated Rear Window as its Radio Aerial. I presume there is some form of control box that enables the HRW to be used as an aerial. I have a CDX Diesel Omega (Year 2000 - new style) and have a problem with the Radio. It keeps on cutting out as if the aerial has been disconnected and only comes back on if I select the HRW, or switch the HRW off.
• 446 Mhz Two Way Radios 5 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  These are sold in many of the high street stores starting at £30 a pair. Was thinking they would be a good way of keeping in touch between two cars on...
• Security Codes 10 Mar 2001 (Forum)
  He is computer literate , so any technical answer should be understood. Any suggestions welcomed.. ( Or would it be cheaper to buy a new radio ?) Thanks in advance. Tez
• Ford Fiesta - code 15 Aug 2013 (Forum)
  need code for radio as lost it m626200
• DAB - DAB+ 11 Dec 2023 (Forum)
  With the recent news that radio station Classic fm will be dropping their DAB coverage for the newer DAB+ (though seemingly keeping FM for now), I was wondering how many newer (non-high end) cars actually come equipped with DAB+ at all or at least can be easily and cheaply adapted / upgraded to accept the new radio system?
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  Intermittent electrical faults 8 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  The indicators stopped working whilst driving along. When I stopped, the central locking also not working, and the radio operating switch on steering wheel...