'93 Astra - radio/cassette unit died

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Dancer

Any ideas appreciated...

SC303 radio-cassette unit (separate display) has just stopped working.
Won't turn on or do anything. Thought it might have 'crashed' or something,
so disconnected car battery, re-connected assuming it might work if I
entered security code etc - but nothing. Display only shows date & time,
nothing makes the radio work.
Has this happened to anyone else? Any ideas? Thanks in advance, people.
 
Dancer said:
Any ideas appreciated...

SC303 radio-cassette unit (separate display) has just stopped working.
Won't turn on or do anything. Thought it might have 'crashed' or
something,
so disconnected car battery, re-connected assuming it might work if I
entered security code etc - but nothing. Display only shows date & time,
nothing makes the radio work.
Has this happened to anyone else? Any ideas? Thanks in advance, people.
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Try the fuse in the car if that's okay try the fuse at the back of the radio
itself.
 
Dogger said:
Try the fuse in the car if that's okay try the fuse at the back of the radio
itself.
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Right, I'll try that. Thanks for the advice.
 
Dogger said:
Try the fuse in the car if that's okay try the fuse at the back of the radio
itself.
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No main fuses blown. Now I have to find/borrow U-shaped tool things to get
the radio unit out.........
 
Dancer said:
No main fuses blown. Now I have to find/borrow U-shaped tool things to
get
the radio unit out.........
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they only cost 2 to 3 £ at a auto accessory shop :)
 
aussie bongo said:
they only cost 2 to 3 £ at a auto accessory shop :)
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Yep, bought some - £2.99 Motorworld - looks like a little 5amp fuse in the
back is blown. Had no idea about car radios & stuff, so thanks people for
being patient & helpful. Much appreciated :o)
 
Dancer said:
Yep, bought some - £2.99 Motorworld - looks like a little 5amp fuse in the
back is blown. Had no idea about car radios & stuff, so thanks people for
being patient & helpful. Much appreciated :o)
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no problem m8, always pleased to help :)
 
aussie bongo said:
no problem m8, always pleased to help :)
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Oh dear: fitted new 5A fuse in back re-inserted radio, turned on - didnt
get any radio display or ability to insert code number (dispaly stayed on
'clock') - just got loud high pitched buzzing which went away when you turn
off the unit. Tried several times - same thing. I suppose I take it to
Motorworld or somewhere for someone to test the radio unit?
 
Dancer said:
Oh dear: fitted new 5A fuse in back re-inserted radio, turned on - didnt
get any radio display or ability to insert code number (dispaly stayed on
'clock') - just got loud high pitched buzzing which went away when you
turn
off the unit. Tried several times - same thing. I suppose I take it to
Motorworld or somewhere for someone to test the radio unit?
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there are three plugs wired into the back?
you have already checked them but are they connected correctly?

failing that it sounds as though its f***ed.
put a normal cd/radio in its place .. they will plug into two of the plugs,
shouldnt be able to wire them wrong as they only fit one way.
 
aussie bongo said:
there are three plugs wired into the back?
you have already checked them but are they connected correctly?

failing that it sounds as though its f***ed.
put a normal cd/radio in its place .. they will plug into two of the plugs,
shouldnt be able to wire them wrong as they only fit one way.
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Thanks for being ready to help again.
The radio unit just slides into the box (called a 'cage'?).
There are 3 sets of flat pins, like plugs I guess. They seat in socket
things at the back.
These feel sound to me, and there;s been no change in wiring at all - I've
had the car from new.
So maybe it is f***ed :o(
Think a neighbour may have a spare radio to try but it nmay not have same
plug things on the back.

I'll report back tomorrow. And thanks again.
 
Dancer said:
Thanks for being ready to help again.
The radio unit just slides into the box (called a 'cage'?).
There are 3 sets of flat pins, like plugs I guess. They seat in socket
things at the back.
These feel sound to me, and there;s been no change in wiring at all - I've
had the car from new.
So maybe it is f***ed :o(
Think a neighbour may have a spare radio to try but it nmay not have same
plug things on the back.

I'll report back tomorrow. And thanks again.
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most radio/cds these days have the same fittings. so unless it is old or it
originally came with a adaptor/s then it should fit straight in.
 
aussie bongo said:
most radio/cds these days have the same fittings. so unless it is old or it
originally came with a adaptor/s then it should fit straight in.
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Remember - this car & radio unit date from '93 !
 
Dancer said:
Remember - this car & radio unit date from '93 !
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Anything like my 91 Cavalier, or the 95 Cavalier, the cage holds the two
ISO/DIN plugs such that when you insert the radio into the cage, the
plugs mate with the radio. If replacing, then you could (as I did) cut
the back/rear of the cage off (to allow the radio to sit freely) and
manually mate the connectors. They (mine) where pretty standard,
although I had to swap the red & yellow cores (switched live, permanent
live) - common VX hack.
 
Mike Dodd said:
Dancer wrote:
...(Stuff snipped)
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-> >>>>>>>>>>> SC303 radio-cassette unit (separate display) has just
Anything like my 91 Cavalier, or the 95 Cavalier, the cage holds the two
ISO/DIN plugs such that when you insert the radio into the cage, the
plugs mate with the radio. If replacing, then you could (as I did) cut
the back/rear of the cage off (to allow the radio to sit freely) and
manually mate the connectors. They (mine) where pretty standard,
although I had to swap the red & yellow cores (switched live, permanent
live) - common VX hack.
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Even if this was the case, wouldn't the radio have malfunctioned 13 years
ago when new? The wiring's not been changed at all. (hmm, confused)
 
Mike Dodd said:
Anything like my 91 Cavalier, or the 95 Cavalier, the cage holds the two
ISO/DIN plugs such that when you insert the radio into the cage, the plugs
mate with the radio. If replacing, then you could (as I did) cut the
back/rear of the cage off (to allow the radio to sit freely) and manually
mate the connectors. They (mine) where pretty standard, although I had to
swap the red & yellow cores (switched live, permanent live) - common VX
hack.
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Now you mention it, i had to swop the same wires in my astra 2002 model,
when i fitted the sony cd/radio... i forgot all about that..
 
Dancer said:
-> >>>>>>>>>>> SC303 radio-cassette unit (separate display) has just

Even if this was the case, wouldn't the radio have malfunctioned 13 years
ago when new? The wiring's not been changed at all. (hmm, confused)
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no confusion i didnt know that the plugs were fixed in place on the cage in
the 93-+ models.there fore not switchable. on the later models the three
plugs are loose and not held together.
 
aussie bongo said:
Now you mention it, i had to swop the same wires in my astra 2002 model,
when i fitted the sony cd/radio... i forgot all about that..
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Seems the radio unit has gone to meet its maker. Have to replace it.
Thanks for all the help, people.
 
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