S40 Radio Dies Suddenly Topic is solved

maf in nj · Post by **maf in nj** » 24 Nov 2004, 16:36

Happy Thanksgiving all! I need advice! My 2001 S40's radio died suddenly on Monday while I was driving! Just stopped out of the blue. Took it to dealership and they checked fuse and took unit out to check for debris, coins, etc. Nothing. After I left the dealership, overhead light didn't work, vanity light didn't work, clock went to 12:00, trip odometer went to 0. Brought it BACK in next day and they say radio is dead, need a new unit ($375) and battery is dying - that's why the other electrical stuff is happening. Do car radios just DIE?? Sound fishy to anyone? I am at a loss! HELP!! Thanks for any input!!

Post by **matthew1** » 24 Nov 2004, 17:00

Nearly-dead batteries can cause many strange problems. I'd drive to a parts store, take the battery in, and have them check it with their machines. Or just get a new one if it's the original. Eliminates one variable right off.

No lights on the radio? No nothing?

maf in nj · Post by **maf in nj** » 24 Nov 2004, 17:30

Hi Matthew,
No lights, nothing on radio. Antenna stays down.
Do you think the low battery would cause that in a radio?

Post by **matthew1** » 24 Nov 2004, 22:02

There's simply no telling. But it's the easiest thing to do (besides fuses, but you said those were already checked), and you should always work from easiest --> hardest when eliminating causes.

maf in nj · Post by **maf in nj** » 25 Nov 2004, 08:04

Thank you! I will post my results on Monday!