Electrical Gremlin with D1 Radio

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Originally Posted by Thommo

Can some of you knowledgeable people put me in the right direction to narrow down my D1ES factory radio problem.

There is NO power to the radio and no power to the fuse.

Is this another earth gremlin somewhere? Or where should I start looking?

All was working fine, now nothing. Illumination to the volume/off-on switch still works but no illumination to other radio buttons?

Electrickity is a Dark Art for me! :twisted:

Thommo
D1V8ES(man)

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I had a problem with mine some of the illumination was on some off, I pulled it apart and found the Globes went. Too finicky to solder new ones in.
So I bought a D2 Radio on fleabay and installed it instead, now I'm cooking with gas!:D

Thommo,
There are 3 12v feeds to the radio,
1 is from fuse 8 10 amps on the fascia fuse block (The centre section I think) This is only on when park lights are on.
2 is from fuse 6 20 amps on the satellite box 2. This is alive all the time and holds the radio memories
3 is from fuse 3 10 amps on the Fascia fuse block and comes thru a relay that is operated with accessory position of the key. This feed controls the radio with the key. The relay is K174 accessory relay. Mounted behind 1 of the side foot panels not sure wether drivers or passengers. light green wire operates relay.
PM me if u want any more info.
Regards,
Chris.

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Originally Posted by Olfella

Thommo,
The relay is K174 accessory relay. Mounted behind 1 of the side foot panels not sure wether drivers or passengers. light green wire operates relay.
PM me if u want any more info.
Regards,
Chris.

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I recon you may have got me a little closer to solving the issue.
I tracked down and checked all the fuses mentioned but I have this feeling the relay you have spoken about could be the culprit as I suspect this relay activates the power seats also when ignition is on (but is why power seats still operate when door is open).

In the meantime (until I find this relay) I will leave the radio "hot wired".

Thanks
Thommo

All is now fixed, thanks that was too easy, it has had many others (including professional LR people stumped)