Thread: Stereo sound keeps stopping, screen slow or nil response

I’m guessing the telephone module is faulty taking out the entire system. Geez you’re not having a good run mate, sorry to hear.

Originally Posted by DiscoJeffster

I’m guessing the telephone module is faulty taking out the entire system. Geez you’re not having a good run mate, sorry to hear.

haha thanks, I was having a good run lately..
Any idea where the phone module is in these? Any sense in a hard reset?

Originally Posted by Lukeis

haha thanks, I was having a good run lately..
Any idea where the phone module is in these? Any sense in a hard reset?

Bluetooth module in rear drivers side panel just behind the C pillar, from memory all I did was pull the top off the rear side panel didn't need to remove whole panel.

Found it.
For others reference. The bluetooth unit is moreso behind the black plastic area than in the C pillar.

Now I have no idea if this is the faulty issue or not, anyone know how to test it?

It has two plugs:

1) looks to be digital coaxil - has a red light coming from one half which occasionally flashes, the other half looks to be the same but showing no red lights - I wonder if both sides should be red? (see pic) and if it should flash or not.
2) large computer style plug, only two wires into it - all looks normal

Any tips on how to confirm this is the issue would be great.
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thanks

That’s an optic fibre cable. It’s reasonable to assume one side is send and one is receive which is why there is only a light on one side. Beyond that I haven’t a clue

I found a great video on YouTube from powerfuluk which explains the MOST bus fiber optic circuit well.

essentially anything on the MOST system which plays up will affect the whole system, but as there are a number of modules (CD player, Bluetooth, sat nav, amplifier etc) its hard to know which one is playing up without removing them individually.. sooo

I have bought a bypass loop for $15 on eBay which enables you to take the fiber cable out of each module and plug this loop in so the circuit continues. i hope that when I remove one of the modules the stereo starts working again and I’ll know that’s the module which needs fixing

the reason I haven’t jumped straight to replacing the Bluetooth module is because The sound cuts in and out and sometimes very fast almost like it’s a self resetting fuse which is triggering it

the faults I have had and symptoms are so varied, best start with a $15 item and work my way up but I still think it’s going to be the Bluetooth item in the end as initially suggested

will update once this bypass loop arrives

good work, my bluetooth is not working and I cant justify $800 to replace it. So I'll be waiting on your loop idea as my radio also does what you have described.

Originally Posted by kblof

good work, my bluetooth is not working and I cant justify $800 to replace it. So I'll be waiting on your loop idea as my radio also does what you have described.

looks like second hand ones are about $300 ish on eBay - I’ll keep you posted when I solve it and give you the links if it works

have you tried replacing the relay for the stereo?