Dead Xantia Radio

Hi Guys

'93 1.8 LX Xantia. Radio dead (don't think it's ever worked). Unfortunately, no manual, so hoping one of you fine chaps will point me at the relevant fuse number to check and any other likely issues, There is no display on the radio or signs of life at all.

Mike.

Hi Mike

For what it's worth I'm quoting from the Haynes Xantia manual:

"Facia fusebox - models up to January 1998.
Fuse No F1 (there are 30 fuses listed) - 10amp rating
Circuits protected - Radio and CD player (via ignition or battery direct, depending on fuse position)"

Unfortunately there is no layout diagram for the 30 fuses. Suggest you pull all the 10 amp fuses and check them (seven out of 30 according to the list).

Ken

PS Just noticed another fuse F25 (5amp rating) for Radio memory, clock, diagnostic socket, CD player or cooling fan, central locking remote control.
There are five x 5amp fuses listed including the above.

This post has been edited by kenhall1202 on December 22, 2008 06:11 pm

Thanks Ken.

Will have play when it's light tomorrow. Come back old cars with only four fuses in nice glass tubes --- need a microscope for the forest of the things in these modern ones.

Mike.

Oh well --

Extracted radio and it was the unit itself. Interestingly, there was a repair sticker on it already, so maybe a naff item from the off. Acquired a good s/h one from our local Cit. breakers, got the code sorted and job done.
Does make me wonder what is the point of these radio codes --- it was about two minutes while I waited to sort it out. --- Completely pointless as far as I can see.

Mike.

To stop the 'hoodies' (though I don't think they were called that in the XM days) who just want to steal it and flog it and don't have the attention span to see further than a sticker saying 'this may be more difficult then the next car along'. Surprisingly effective in many crime hotspots.