CCR 2006 Blank Screen

[Rog]

CCR 2006 BOSE in a 200 X Reg 2.5 V6 Elite

Everything fine with unit switched off. But when switched on radio & CD all works ok but no details on screen display, just empty.

I've been termpted to disconnect from power and have code ready, but what if screen is the same and I can't enter codes ?

Any ideas out there ?

A while back unit was sent to Dave DVD to sort the "CD Safe" issue, been fine since then but this happened out of the blue.

[Dave DND]

Does the screen work with the other data on it when radio is off ?

ie: is it the screen thats faulty, or the radio ?

If screen still shows other data, then may well be worth disconnecting for 10 minutes, refitting and see what happens.

[TheBoy]

Is the time on the screen?

If the screen is completely blank, check you haven't turned down the dash illumination (the only wheel on the headlight switch)

[Rog]

Does the screen work with the other data on it when radio is off ?

ie: is it the screen thats faulty, or the radio ?

If screen still shows other data, then may well be worth disconnecting for 10 minutes, refitting and see what happens.

It's just the radio data, everything else is ok, time, temp, fuel, miles etc

I'm a bit concerned about disconnecting as this will require codes on reconnection, and without have a screen could be difficult.

[Rog]

Is the time on the screen?

If the screen is completely blank, check you haven't turned down the dash illumination (the only wheel on the headlight switch)

See above. Yes, time etc is fine

[Dave DND]

Dodgy joint or connector maybe? 

Its going to be a case of pull it out to try to reset it I`m afraid

[TheBoy]

I know the earlier Phillips ones, which this is based on, allow you to adjust display type.. ...wonder if worth trying to change? Although that could leave you up shit creek

[dbug]

I know the earlier Phillips ones, which this is based on, allow you to adjust display type.. ...wonder if worth trying to change? Although that could leave you up shit creek

Believe you can get paddles off ebay 

[Dave DND]

I know the earlier Phillips ones, which this is based on, allow you to adjust display type.. ...wonder if worth trying to change? Although that could leave you up shit creek

Worth a try - the code screen is always shown in both screen variants upon battery connection, so that whatever display you have, code entry is always possible when power is restored.

After that, the display will either freeze or dissappear, depending on 8 or 10 digit display configuration settings.

[Rog]

Ok, so far I have totally failed to remove the head unit. I've been using correct removal tools, been really patient. Pushed, pulled, wiggled, twisted, you name it.

Today, I got a bit impatient and tried force. Result, part of the unit facia detatched from the internal unit. I may have knackered it, BUT I still CAN NOT GET THE UNIT OUT.

I have removed the unit once before to send it to DaveDND, and it wasn't easy. This time it's impossible.

Any ideas ?

[steve6367]

I can't offer any positive advice, but I have been trying to get mine out for some time with no luck!

[dbug]

If you have cheapo removal keys, try careful filing to get "sharp" tangs at the end - this should help.

Like this -

[Rog]

If you have cheapo removal keys, try careful filing to get "sharp" tangs at the end - this should help.

Like this -

Could well be worth a try ! Thanks 

However . . . . I am also seriously considering a very big hammer 

[Dave DND]

A few minutes with a file to get those sharp edges is a very wise idea   

we do exactly the same with our tools here   

[TheBoy]

Indeed, mine are all like that as well. The crap autoleads ones Hellfrauds sell need regular refiling, made of cheese.

I don't need to do this for the single DIN units, only the double DIN ones.