B

bertusbosch

New Member
Just installed my old radio/cassette (of the 2001, 110 td5 that i crashed:() into my series 3. got power and sound for a few min before the fm digits and the sound start to go on and of and on and of and on and of and on and of :mad:...etc...

Now all i can think of is that it got something to do with a code (which i don't have since the insurance comp got all the docs) checked grounding and all other related wiring (is as solid as the chassis, i think) and am now lost and irritated.... don't just want to buy a new one since this one got the landy logo on it and is one of the few surviving bits of me old beasty (maybe sad but true)...

Any idea on how to solve this??? :confused:
 
Doesn't sound like a code issue, you sure it's not power related, maybe pulsing off the alternator??
 
jailon said:
Doesn't sound like a code issue, you sure it's not power related, maybe pulsing off the alternator??
Click to expand...

Would the alternator not do that from the start? as i got a few min (various time lengths) of good working order each time I start it up, then the on and of (green back light on radio still working and not pulsing) then stops in full... needs a few min and then back at the start again.
 
Last edited:
Sounds like the internal amp is getting hot and cutting out to cool down (maybe) properly check your speakers and wiring, try disconnecting one at a time.
 
dumbiron said:
Sounds like the internal amp is getting hot and cutting out to cool down (maybe) properly check your speakers and wiring, try disconnecting one at a time.
Click to expand...

Cheers, but only got 1 speaker connected (as i don't know where to build in/on the rest). But will try a diff radio to see if that helps.
 
is it fine when your run it off the battery?

if thats the cse and its cutting out when running off alternator, then perhaps it just doesn't like the supply from the alternator.

You could put a large capacitor across the radio/cassette input supply, to smooth out any supply ripple that could cause it to take a hissy fit.
 
id be tempted to put the radio on a 7.5 amp fuse on the ignition live terminal maybee its drawing too much power from the alternator and heating itself up fast
 
both ideas I will go and check now, cheers :)

Finally got round to do it:
-direct from bat (via floating fuse) to back of radio and worked for half an hour. (so was wired in through alternator before, cheers Tronicus)
Then smoke came from behind the radio as the antenna was slowly melting away... so will now try the ignition option....
 
Last edited:
sorted it :), got new radio :(, working now connected onto the back of the bat-charger and a new earth lead and 10Amp fuse/switch. Cheers for the help guys
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

J
Radio volume
Replies
1
Views
573
brianp38dse
brianp38dse
F
Help 😪 this thing is driving me mad 😆
Replies
9
Views
1K
freelandertd4bmw
F
R
Am I mad for buying another Disco 4?
Replies
9
Views
905
lynall
L
awkwardbob
L322 2003 HSE radio connectors
Replies
4
Views
584
awkwardbob
awkwardbob
L
Learning to fix Land Rovers like a pro - career advice wanted
Replies
10
Views
2K
kevstar
kevstar