2009 ford fiesta radio stuck

[Nunas]

2009 ford fiesta radio stuck on ford audio welcome or 1 hour mode... does not want to play any sounds... changed the fuse.... removed the whole radio to check if the radio didnt burn... nothing.... please help whats wrong?

[stevensdrs]

Make sure the radio and ignition is switched off. Disconnect the car battery for 4 minutes. Connect the battery again and turn on ignition and then turn on the radio. If that doesn't work bin it and get a second hand replacement.

[Nunas]

I tried disconnecting the battery already.... other sites are talking about codes.... so im not sure should i go to agency and get a code...

Thanks for advice

[stevensdrs]

Disconnecting the battery only works if the radio is already switched off. If you need a code to enter you would get 4 dashes on the display.

[S0 What]

IIRC 1 hour code needs a hard reset, battery off for an hour, if that doesn't work just get another unit, if it's a Mk7 there is no code AFAIK, is it the one with a seperate display ?

[Nunas]

Yes its the one with a seperate display.... will try the battery thing again....

Thanks

[Mrb987]

I had this in my 2011 fiesta, eventually it just came back to life, not particularly helpful I know, but it didn't do it again - hope you get it resolved

[Nunas]

Lol lets hope mines comes back to life the silence is killing me....

[Leeweiss]

I had same problem on my radio and followed different leads to try solve the problem. Would work and a weak or so stop again. Decided to check battery terminal due to its service some time back and the terminals were sprayed with red and blue anti corrosion I think. When stripped down I found that the positive battery terminal had corrosion inside the connector ring and that the paint was covering it. Cleaned in some bicarb and we're back on track again.

[Krikkit]

Dodgy connector as above - perhaps the one to sense ignition live? You might be able to find a wiring diagram for it.