Uncooperative Radio
09-01-2016, 09:52 PM
#1
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Uncooperative Radio
Hello. I own a 1999 NB 996 C2 coupe which is my daily driver. With the key in the ignition, the radio turns on and stays on only when the engine is off. All controls work but it only works before and after the engine is running. Once the engine starts radio turns itself off. When I arrive at my destination radio turns on until I remove the key from the switch. While driving, the display backlight goes on after I hit the On button, but radio does not work. At first, I thought the radio needed replacing but it works great when engine not running.
Recently, I removed the radio and cleaned all the connections. Did not help. Could this be an ignition switch problem or a larger wiring problem? Car has no other electrical problems.
Thanks for your advice.
Cheers
Recently, I removed the radio and cleaned all the connections. Did not help. Could this be an ignition switch problem or a larger wiring problem? Car has no other electrical problems.
Thanks for your advice.
Cheers
09-01-2016, 10:10 PM
#2
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Hello. I own a 1999 NB 996 C2 coupe which is my daily driver. With the key in the ignition, the radio turns on and stays on only when the engine is off. All controls work but it only works before and after the engine is running. Once the engine starts radio turns itself off. When I arrive at my destination radio turns on until I remove the key from the switch. While driving, the display backlight goes on after I hit the On button, but radio does not work. At first, I thought the radio needed replacing but it works great when engine not running. Recently, I removed the radio and cleaned all the connections. Did not help. Could this be an ignition switch problem or a larger wiring problem? Car has no other electrical problems. Thanks for your advice. Cheers
Do you have the stock radio or an aftermarket radio?
09-02-2016, 11:38 AM
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What type of radio? OEM CDR series or aftermarket. Can you take some pictures?
