How do I get my radio out of Protect Mode?

Turn off the receiver and let it cool for a few hours; then try again. If the protection mode warning doesn’t go away on its own, press the reset button. If that doesn’t work, disconnect the power lead from your receiver for 30 seconds and then reconnect it. If it still doesn’t work, it’s time to take it to the dealer.

Why won’t my radio turn off when I turn the car off?

If the main power wire for your head unit is connected to a power source that is always hot, the radio won’t ever turn off. If both power wires are hot all the time, you’ll need to rewire the radio to receive power from a source that is only hot when the ignition is in the accessory or run position.

What does it mean when a radio says protect?

“Protect” is an indicator that there are either shorted speaker outputs inside the unit, a shorted speaker wire, or a blown speaker connected to the unit. If you’ve pressed the reset button, and it’s still in “Protect”, then disconnect all of the speaker wires connected to the head unit.

Why is my radio saying protect?

Your stereo receiver is going into protection mode because the receiver has an internal short, a speaker is bad or the speaker wiring has a problem, such as incorrect wire gauge or bad connections.

Why is my car radio screen black?

If the display panel on the car stereo receiver is dim or does not light, the connectors may need to be cleaned or there may be a mode setting that needs to be adjusted. Check to see if your car stereo has a dimmer setting, which can disable the display.

Should you turn off radio before turning off car?

All it does is save you battery when you next turn on the car. When you turn your car on, it uses battery to turn the radio on. It’s not necessary, but it certainly does not hurt.

How do I reset my car radio?

Turn on your radio and see if it displays CODE or LOC. If it does, turn off the radio. Press and hold down the audio power button together with the SEEK button for about 50-60 minutes. Then, it will turn on without entering the radio code.

What to do if your Nav screen goes black?

Nav Screen went black and won’t turn back on. My screen didn’t turn on when I started my vehicle. I have the 8.4 screen. Any ideas on how to fix this?

What does it mean when your navigation screen goes blank?

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Why does my car screen go black when I Turn Off Uconnect?

On June 1, 2016, the dealership replaced the system’s module, allegedly causing the screen to flash back and forth from black to white. Once again the dealership said it had fixed the system, but the screen went black again after the plaintiffs picked up the car.

Why is my Kenwood radio not turning on?

Michael, Check the Kenwood trouble shooting links below for radio not turning on. 2nd link talks about the protect mode and how to diagnose why it may be on. Good luck. I hope this helped you out, if so let me know by pressing the helpful button.

Why is the navigation system on my BMW 740iL not working?

I have a 2001 BMW 740iL the navigation system and radio went completely blank and doesn’t work. How can I remove or replace it? There is a possibility the system simply glitched off.

On June 1, 2016, the dealership replaced the system’s module, allegedly causing the screen to flash back and forth from black to white. Once again the dealership said it had fixed the system, but the screen went black again after the plaintiffs picked up the car.

Why does my Chevy Equinox have no radio?

143 people found this helpful. Wife brought home her 2012 Chevy Equinox tonight. No radio or cell phone connection. Radio info screen stayed lite up when the car was off. When I started the car, screen still on. No heater fan either. I fixed the entire problem by pressing the phone icon on the rear view mirror.

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