Radio not working

Freelander td4 6disc cd radio not working , steering control not working, won't change channels cd not working the only thing it will do is turn up or down on volume, but won't even turn off !!!

Any ideas on this anyone or is it time for new stereo

damian46 said:

Freelander td4 6disc cd radio not working , steering control not working, won't change channels cd not working the only thing it will do is turn up or down on volume, but won't even turn off !!!

Any ideas on this anyone or is it time for new stereo

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Try a hard reset. Fitting a new stereo isn't straightforward.

Cheers nodge68
How do I go about doing a hard reset?

damian46 said:

Cheers nodge68
How do I go about doing a hard reset?

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Remove the key and put it in your pocket.
Disconnect both positive and negative battery terminals then hold them together for 10 seconds. This will discharge all the capacitors in the various modules, cleaning the system to start up fresh. Then connect the positive terminal to the battery and tighten correctly. Then connect the negative by slapping it straight down, as you're trying to eliminate sparks on connection, then tighten that terminal correctly.
The windows will need resetting (instructions in the owners handbook) and the clock on the stereo will need setting. With luck you're problem with the stereo will go away. If not a diagnostic will be needed to identify the module at fault.

Will give that a try thanks nodge68

Is this a F1 or F2 ??

Freelander 1td4 sport andy

I think Nodge was referring to a FL2. FL1 is much simpler and if it won't switch off then it is likely to be a broken switch in the radio itself. Simplest is a replacement unit.

Yes Andy I was thinking of just changing it the ones on ebay look ruff and too much money

damian46 said:

Freelander 1td4 sport andy

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Ah yes I was thinking FL2. It a Visteon unit which comes in single or 6 CD guise. They're not normally that expensive on ebay so keep looking, but make sure a replacement comes with the important code.
On the plus side, you can get adapters that allow for a standard single DIN or double DIN unit to replace the factory one. This way you can get more modern features like BT, DAB and navigation if budget allows.

Cheers nodge I should have said it was freelander 1
I may just change for a double din unit more upto date but thanks anyway for your help