Astra and CDR 500 radio issues

Discussion in 'Astra' started by Simon Finnigan, Dec 5, 2006.

  1. Hi all,
    I`ve got 2 CDR 500 radio`s for my M reg Astra, and have a question. The one
    that was fitted by a friend for me works perfectly. The second one, which I
    was testing before selling to a friend, will only display "CODE, "PANEL" and
    the PIN number as you enter it, it won`t show any CD or radio channel
    information.

    I have swapped bewteen these radios a few times and the old one works
    perfectly, the new one doesn`t. Any suggestiosn as to what it could be?

    Thanks in advance for your help!
     
    Simon Finnigan, Dec 5, 2006
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  2. Simon Finnigan

    AB Guest

    The radio that displays 'PANEL' etc is programmed for the incorrect type of
    display.

    Reprogramming is easy. Switch ignition on, radio off. Press and hold
    buttons 4 and 6 then switch the radio on. Keep holding the buttons 4 and 6
    until the display shows DIGIT 8. Let go of the buttons, and all should now
    be well.

    HTH

    Anthony
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    AB, Dec 5, 2006
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  3. I`ll give it a try in the morning, and fingers crossed it will do the trick.
    I thought it would be something like this, but couldn`t spot it in the
    instructions. All I need to hop now is that the car can be sorted out - see
    my other post to find out about the latest annoyance. it`s a lovely car -
    1.8 16V Astra Sport, nice and nippy, fairly economical on fuel at 60mph, but
    it seems to be getting unreliable, which I can`t afford to have.

    Fingers crossed, and thanks again for your help!
     
    Simon Finnigan, Dec 5, 2006
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  4. Hi Anthony,
    I`ve tried this, and nothing happens. I`ve been putting the radio in and
    plugging it in, turning the ignition on, pressing and holding 4 and 6,
    turning the radio on and then waiting, for up to 30 seconds, but nothing
    happens. Any other suggestions?

    Thanks for your help.
     
    Simon Finnigan, Dec 15, 2006
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