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Radio stays on when car is shut off?

  • 02-02-2014 7:12pm
    #1
    Hareton
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    Bought a new car 2 weeks ago. A 2004 audi a4

    The radio doesnt turn off when i turn of he car. Is this normal?

    It did have a old nokia hands free kit installed whick i removed and this was powered from the power wires off the radio. Could this of affected it.

    Any help appreciated.

    Thanks..


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  • #2
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,520 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    Is it also losing radio presets?

    Could just be a case of swapping the constant 12v and ignition 12v cables on the loom.


  • #3
    Hareton
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,218 ✭✭✭Hareton


    No it keeps its presets.

    Its not a huge problem just an annoyance and i have forgotton to turn it off a few times.


  • #4
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,520 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    Does the kit cut off straight away when you turn the car off or does it stay working for a few minutes if you're on a call?


  • #5
    Hareton
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,218 ✭✭✭Hareton


    colm_mcm wrote: »
    Does the kit cut off straight away when you turn the car off or does it stay working for a few minutes if you're on a call?

    Sorry should of been clearer. I removed the hands free kit. Wasnt compatible with my phone.


  • #6
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,520 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    I see. Is there a wiring loom adaptor fitted to the new stereo or is it all spliced and taped up?

    Are there any bullet connectors on any of the wires going into the stereo?


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  • #7
    Hareton
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,218 ✭✭✭Hareton


    Hope i explain this right. There is an adapter going between the radio and the wiring for the original radio. The wires were then spliced on the original wiring to get the power for the hands free kit. I can get a few pics of it tomorrow.


  • #8
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,520 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    Oh right :) I get the picture!

    220px-ISO_10487_connector_pinout.svg.png

    Do the plugs in the back of the stereo look like this?


  • #9
    iamthemanwork
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 687 ✭✭✭iamthemanwork


    If your radio is the Audi Concert then it requires only 1 x 12v supply to power it on. What make and model radio is in your car?


  • #10
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,520 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    Oops, I figured for some reason that the stereo was aftermarket!


  • #11
    Hareton
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,218 ✭✭✭Hareton


    colm_mcm wrote: »
    Oops, I figured for some reason that the stereo was aftermarket!

    It is aftermarket. Ill get pics and check connections tomorrow. Tis top gear time now tho...:)


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  • #12
    iamthemanwork
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 687 ✭✭✭iamthemanwork


    Most likely the Acc and Constant are linked.


  • #13
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,520 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    iamthemanwork wrote: »
    Most likely the Acc and Constant are linked.

    Would running a feed from the cig lighter be acceptable?


  • #14
    iamthemanwork
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 687 ✭✭✭iamthemanwork


    colm_mcm wrote: »
    Would running a feed from the cig lighter be acceptable?
    Remember the car is correctly wired for the radio originally designed to be in it. Most likely the Acc and Constant supply wires are linked together and connected to a permanent supply , therefore the radio remains on even after switching off the car. There is only one way to solve this and that is the right way. Find a 12v switched supply inside the fuse board and make a fuseable connection there.


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