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troubleshooting suggestions for used OEM radio that doesn't work
Hi everyone,
I replaced the OEM radio (CD53 R50) in my wife's '06 MINI Cooper S after she fried it by spilling coffee onto it (buttons all got really sticky depite cleaning it, resulting in battery dying after the radio spent a weekend trying to eject a non-existent CD).
The used radio's (http://www.ebay.com/itm/261702829346) buttons light up when the headlights are on so it's clearly getting power, but that's all it seems to do.
I was thinking of hooking the radio up directly to a battery to make sure the wiring harness is good (lots of eBay sellers show used radios with the display on; this one didn't, which I'm noticing perhaps too late).
Any suggestions on troubleshooting steps greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
I replaced the OEM radio (CD53 R50) in my wife's '06 MINI Cooper S after she fried it by spilling coffee onto it (buttons all got really sticky depite cleaning it, resulting in battery dying after the radio spent a weekend trying to eject a non-existent CD).
The used radio's (http://www.ebay.com/itm/261702829346) buttons light up when the headlights are on so it's clearly getting power, but that's all it seems to do.
I was thinking of hooking the radio up directly to a battery to make sure the wiring harness is good (lots of eBay sellers show used radios with the display on; this one didn't, which I'm noticing perhaps too late).
Any suggestions on troubleshooting steps greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
Last edited by jmcelroy; 01-13-2015 at 03:02 PM.
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Think we have all "been there done that" those that haven't just will not admit it!!
Glad to hear it was simple!!
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Used radios work?
I have an R55 and my radio went completely out a few months ago. (The display is not working, no sound, etc.) The CD player still powers and discs can still be inserted and ejected.
I was told that I can't purchase a used radio because each radio is "assigned" to a specific car. I was told that a re manufactured radio may work.
Is it really true that I can't purchase a used radio (maybe from a salvaged mini cooper) and install that? If I can, can I purchase just the radio without the speedometer or CD? Any other suggestions?
Thanks.
I was told that I can't purchase a used radio because each radio is "assigned" to a specific car. I was told that a re manufactured radio may work.
Is it really true that I can't purchase a used radio (maybe from a salvaged mini cooper) and install that? If I can, can I purchase just the radio without the speedometer or CD? Any other suggestions?
Thanks.
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I have an R55 and my radio went completely out a few months ago. (The display is not working, no sound, etc.) The CD player still powers and discs can still be inserted and ejected.
I was told that I can't purchase a used radio because each radio is "assigned" to a specific car. I was told that a re manufactured radio may work.
Is it really true that I can't purchase a used radio (maybe from a salvaged mini cooper) and install that? If I can, can I purchase just the radio without the speedometer or CD? Any other suggestions?
Thanks.
I was told that I can't purchase a used radio because each radio is "assigned" to a specific car. I was told that a re manufactured radio may work.
Is it really true that I can't purchase a used radio (maybe from a salvaged mini cooper) and install that? If I can, can I purchase just the radio without the speedometer or CD? Any other suggestions?
Thanks.
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Great
Thanks for the reply!
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