Radio died after battery changed
01-16-2007, 01:37 PM
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Radio died after battery changed
2001 Caravan Sport
I know that it has happened to others but I have not seen a solution. I changed my battery this past weekend. When I turned on the ignition I noted that my radio died. No clock no light no radio.
The 2 equalizer amber lights flash indicating that there is power but I get zero.
Friends have suggested that there is a "reset" code, or that a seperate wire did not get connected to the battery terminal properly but I'm not convinced that this is my problem.
Can anyone help?
01-16-2007, 02:26 PM
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RE: Radio died after battery changed
There is a theft deterent system in place. What type of radio. Do you have a model? Either you can do some research on the internetor I will look for you.
01-16-2007, 02:34 PM
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RE: Radio died after battery changed
Thank you computerpulse. It is the radio that came with the vehicle. I bought it used. Did not get the manual but it is not really high tech. Theft deterent would be a real surprise.
01-16-2007, 02:48 PM
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RE: Radio died after battery changed
The manual calls it "RBK AM & FM STEREO ".
01-16-2007, 05:22 PM
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RE: Radio died after battery changed
Spoke to 2 dealers. Both said that there is no "lock" out thingy for the radio. No code and no connecting to their computer to fix this. They both suggested a blown fuse may be the culprit.
I will check the fuses (under the hood) again.
01-17-2007, 11:52 AM
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RE: Radio died after battery changed
Fuses checked out ok. Battery was disconnected and connected again. Still dead.
Does anyone have a suggestion?
01-18-2007, 03:47 AM
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RE: Radio died after battery changed
I know you checked out the fuse. Please swap fuses from another circuit and try that unless you looked at it real close or checked with a multimeter this is still the closest bet for the problem.
01-18-2007, 12:46 PM
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RE: Radio died after battery changed
The fuses all check out ok. Two "experts" have both concluded that the radio got fried. From changing the battery??? Doesn't seem fair.
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