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Here are a few things you should do if your car radio refuses to power up.

1) First, check that your ignition is switched on and that your radio fascia is attached correctly.

2) Ensure that the fascia contacts/connections aren’t worn and that the fascia is making good, solid
contact. Because the fascia is removable, over time the contacts on the fascia and the contacts on the
back of the radio can become dirty or worn. For best results, use Cleaning Alcohol, or to find out
more on how to clean your contacts, consult your radio handbook.

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There are several noise sources in a car audio setup. In this article, I’ll talk about one where your car speakers produce noise that seems to increase when you “rev” the engine. You’ll get to learn how to eliminate that annoying noise and enjoy your music.

First, you must understand that this is simply interference or induced noise. Induced noise can sound like clicking, popping, whirring, buzzing, whistling, or whining. This noise always has a source such as the alternator, car power wiring, amplifier, etc. So this means that the problem can be tackled at the source. Now, you just have to find it.

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Here are ten things that will help you if your CD changer will not play or if they skip.

1) Before installing your CD changer ensure you have removed the transportation screws, (where fitted). These will be highly visible on the exterior of the CD Changer.

2) Ensure the angle mounting adjustment screws found at either side of the CD changer have been set correctly according to the angle at which the CD changer has been mounted. Consult your handbook for details.

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CD interfaces are used to enable your factory-fitted radio to communicate with an aftermarket CD Changer. The set up your factory-installed radio has determines if the interface connects at the rear of your radio or to the factory pre-installed CD lead (where available).

Not all pre-installed CD leads are compatible with the interfaces and in such a case, you would simply ignore the pre-installed lead and run the replacement as if it wasn’t there. The product descriptions in most online shops will detail whether your car will have a pre-installed CD lead. If you don’t have a pre-installed CD lead the interface will connect at the rear of your radio and the CD lead that comes with all CD changers will then connect at the other side of the interface and run to your CD mounting location.

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The radios in VW cars (1998 model and onwards) use an amplified aerial for improved radio reception. This amplifier is built into the base of the aerial and is powered by a feed from the stereo. This power feed is sent down the center of the aerial cable.

Therefore, if the factory-fitted stereo is replaced with an aftermarket unit, the aerial will no longer get this power feed and the amplifier in the aerial will not be turned on. This will result in poor radio reception.

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WARNING: Before installing your CD changer and CD lead always ensure that the CD lead connection matches the connection at the rear of your radio. Thereafter test for correct operation. Actually, place them on your passenger seat, connect them together and test them. This will prevent any frustration if there are any incompatibility issues.

You’ve bought your CD changer package, but can ‘You’ install it? Installation seems to be a big mystery with many customers, but understandably if you’ve never fitted a CD Changer before then you won’t know what to expect.

Who can install my CD Package?

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