↳ MK1 and MK2 Polo (86 and 86F) - Years 1975-1989, ↳ MK3 (86C) / GT / G40 Polo - Years 1990-1994, ↳ MK7 (9N3) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2006-2008, ↳ MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017, ↳ MK10 (AW) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards, ↳ Electrical, Bodywork, Interior & General Car Parts. My Profile My Preferences My Mates. This happened a few times then one day it turned off and never came back on. make sure the key is turned on to acc. I assume there is some wire that will turn the radio off when i turn the car off ect? ill do some pics too, welllllll i started this morning...hit one problem....radio wont power on at all now! Take the stereo out. Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your Jetta yourself? Just installed an aftermarket double din radio in my 2004 Dakota and it won't turn off when the key is turned to the off position, or even when the door is opened. It controls the radio for turning on and off. Remove key to turn off. I have a 2006 vw passat 2.0 100 k miles. I'll bet your switched wire is mistakenly labeled and is actually a constant +12. It is an aftermarket radio with a $90 harness from a local radio shop instead of running a constant + wire from the battery. When you go by the diagram on the harness adapter, the radio won't turn off and on with the key. Once it get power, it will release the power from the yellow wire and lead the power enter into the radio to turn on all functions to work. Smeds Sep 4, 2013. The wiring harness is by Scoshe. I installed an Alpine aftermarket radio yesterday. In most cases, a poor ground won’t cause the head unit to fail to turn altogether, while a ground that has become disconnected altogether will. There is an aftermarket Phone holder on the dash, ... the headlights turn off and the sidelights stay on and the dash stays lit, when I remove the key it all goes off and the interior lights come on. by TehSniper » Wed Oct 10, 2012 11:51 am, Post you can compare me to kobe bryant of the vw world. (Page 1 of 2) The scematics I have show that the instrument panel instruments are sourced from the same point on the ignition (acc/run position) switch but they all go dead when the ignition is in the off position. and to those of you who need to reset it in case they put in the wrong code twice, all you have to do is disconnect your battery, then reconnect it, that will reset the radio, and it will give you the 1000 again. i'm suspecting the can buss is sending on-off ignition messages to the radio brain which means the Maestro ID data link should be supplying the on-off messages to the aftermarket radio.. The problem can also be caused by a faulty ignition switch. Prior to removing the battery, when I removed the key after shutting down the car, the radio would turn off. by TehSniper » Tue Oct 09, 2012 12:30 pm, Post Help - Aftermarket stereo won’t switch off on 2011 VW Mk6. Some T5's have the single DIN with 2 key release slots and a pocket underneath it. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. ... 26_rdc%3D1. What have you tried so far? if you have any ideas gimme a shout, Have you checked fuses? Now the funny part, after I drove to my destination I turned the car off but it wouldn't turn off!! Average repair cost is $670 at 81,650 miles. The other difference is that the radio will not turn off now. Average repair cost is $530 at 72,350 miles. 1; 2; First Prev 2 of 2 Go to page. The radio works fine but does not turn off automatically when I power off the car and remove the key. My radio no longer turns off with the ignition. ... Also its an aftermarket sony xpload stereo . I will show you how to wire your aftermarket radio to turn off when the key is removed from the ignition.Check out my website! I found a pin out on the radio harness and appears you are correct in that the hot lead is always hot.. The radio isn't supposed to turn off (power isn't removed from the switched lead) until you remove the key from the ignition. It won't start I've put a new fuel pump on battery and new alternator and still no look on starting. by GTi_Red » Mon Dec 24, 2012 3:23 pm, Post Took it to the dealer, they pulled it and checked all connections, all were good. A forum community dedicated to all Volkswagen owners and enthusiasts. The 2011 Volkswagen Jetta has 29 problems reported for radio stopped working. I know the first thing you'll say is to make sure the wires for the switched power and constant power are hooked up right and they are. If that's the case, there’s not much you can do but replace your radio with a refurbished OEM radio, an aftermarket radio, or an OEM radio designed for a newer model. There is an aftermarket Phone holder on the dash, ... the headlights turn off and the sidelights stay on and the dash stays lit, when I remove the key it all goes off and the interior lights come on. 2006 Jetta 2.5. (The OEM radio turns off … hell my setup only uses those wires because i'm runing aftermarket amps powering everything. The scematics I have show that the instrument panel instruments are sourced from the same point on the ignition (acc/run position) switch but they all go dead when the ignition is in the off position. Mechanic's Assistant: What is the model/year of your VW? It's kind of a weird issue. Joosey - DubAudi - Banchwerks - ForceFed Engineering - HighwayStar. Aftermarket Stereo Wiring, It wont turn off! The 2010 Volkswagen Jetta has 23 problems reported for stereo not working properly. didnt check them enough so i will sort some pictures out tonight! vwvortex.com is not in any way affiliated with Volkswagen AG. Therefore, I will obviously need a fascia (pocket) for the, newly, empty DIN space. - posted in Audio, Electrics and Lighting: I have bought the correct lead and the unit will not turn off with the key. Lastly I've heard of circumstances where a large capacitor fed the stereo and amps after power was off. Chat about your facelift 9n3 Polo - Including the 9N3 Polo GTI! haha. i'm suspecting the can buss is sending on-off ignition messages to the radio brain which means the Maestro ID data link should be supplying the on-off messages to the aftermarket radio.. Anyone else have this problem? Or it would turn off after about 30 seconds. welllllll i started this morning...hit one problem....radio wont power on at all now! welllllll i started this morning...hit one problem....radio wont power on at all now! those 3 wires connected properly alone should turn on the deck no problem. When I turned the engine off the radio came on and wouldn't turn off before 30 mins were up. I hooked up an Alpine to my '01 VR6 and didn't have any issues. have fixed, feel a doofus as it was a fuse! There are two types of factory stereo's found in them: 1. I double checked the wiring and it is correct. Aftermarket Stereo Won't turn off with car. did you tie it to all the leeds on top of the fuse box? now if those wires are correct and still nothing, check the fuse on the deck. Once it disconnect from power, it will cut the power from the yellow wire, only keep the yellow … I will show how to install a Double Din Pioneer Radio in a B5.5 Volkswagen Passat 3BG. (Page 1 of 2) I have seen so many of you asking how to do this so when you pull the key out the stereo turns off like the factory unit. Anyone any idea on this and how to fix it. All works fine other than the unit is powered on permanently when plugged in rather than switching on and off with the ignition. Once it disconnect from power, it will cut the power from the yellow wire, only keep the yellow … Take the stereo out. ↳ I used to own a Polo, but now I own a... Fitting aftermarket stereo. by GTi_Red » Tue Dec 25, 2012 12:43 pm, Return to “MK7 (9N3) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2006-2008”. I tried switching the constant/switched power cords to see if the wiring harness might have had them mixed up, but it made no difference. First remove the radio … Re: Fitting aftermarket stereo. doing this may also reset any issues with the radio. Go. Aftermarket Stereo losing Memory when ignition is off - posted in Audio, Electrics and Lighting: Hi, Ive read thread upon thread about this but im still none the wiser, i bought a sony mex-3800, connected it all fine, it didnt work at first but i switched the red and yellow wires as suggested in other threads and it works great but when i turn the ignition off it loses all its memory. ... I’ve fitted a Sony XAV AX3005DB head unit to my 2011 VW Golf MK6 to replace an old RCD 210. Remove key to turn off. Average repair cost is $670 at 81,650 miles. hmm sounds like the radio may have failed if a reboot does not work. Most of the time your car head unit won’t turn off due to faulty wiring, especially if you have installed an aftermarket radio. Hi, I have a 2006 VW Jetta and recently installed an aftermarket radio. The problem can also be caused by a faulty ignition switch. by TehSniper » Tue Oct 09, 2012 1:16 pm, Post I know the first thing you'll say is to make sure the wires for the switched power and constant power are hooked up right and they are. And forVWLife...thanks for that, really helpful. Before you buy a replacement radio though, you should check if your radio can be fixed. try pulling the radio fuse and turning the car on for a few minutes or go for a short drive then turn the vehicle off and replug in the fuse. This radio does not have a k-line connection, but rather has a CAN-high and CAN-low. handbrake wire connected up there so videos can play with hand brake off, MK7 (9N3) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2006-2008. Changed radio in golf mk 5 to a pioneer avic f900bt. If the car has been running and you remove the key, the radio should turn off. Stereo doesn't turn off when the key is removed. , (basically my only suggestion as right now i can think of nothing else! Mechanic's Assistant: What is the model/year of your VW? aftermarket stereo won't turn off 05-24-2010 03:25 PM #1 I just hooked up my aftermarket stereo for a test run on my 2003 gti vr6 with the monsoon system stock. I do not understand as the standard stereo turned off when the key was removed. 3. 34 seconds after powering off the e-Golf the radio turns on! acc lead, but does show 4 can bus leads. ... Also its an aftermarket sony xpload stereo . Square Double DIN with key release This is usually found on the earlier models up to late 2008. Good luck with it. Step by step: How to Fix a Car Stereo That Has Power But Won’t Turn On? It won't power on or anything. Till then i'll just take my faceplate off every time i get out of my car haha. Which one? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261015330708? ill give this a go at the weekend or maybe tomorrow, see how lazy i feel haha! Tie the switched lead to a wire that has 12V running through it when the ignition is on and 0V when the keys are taken out. The other difference is that the radio will not turn off now. did you tie it in to both the constant and the switched?? Its fast and easy to obtain the radio code for your Volkswagen stereo, simply follow the 3 simple steps on the right. Man I am bored at work. A few times when I was driving my truck the radio would randomly turn off and then back on a few seconds later. try pulling the radio fuse and turning the car on for a few minutes or go for a short drive then turn the vehicle off and replug in the fuse. No, it's still on when the keys aren't in the ignition. A few times when I was driving my truck the radio would randomly turn off and then back on a few seconds later. This radio does not have a k-line connection, but rather has a CAN-high and CAN-low. Smeds Sep 4, 2013. by TehSniper » Sun Dec 23, 2012 7:02 pm, Post The 12v feed would keep the memory, and the switched feed would turn the radio on/off with the Key. ... Only way to turn it off is eject it when i leave the car. The Volkswagen T5 runs from 2002 to 2016. When I turn my car off, I don't turn off the infotainment system on, so that it starts up immediately when I turn the ignition on again. Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your Jetta yourself? It has an intermittent problem where the A/C, top, seat warmers and steering wheel controls all stop working, as well as the stereo remaining on when I turn of the car. I have a 2014 VW Beetle convertible that came with a high end Pioneer aftermarket stereo. Is this a known issue or is my wiring harness labeled incorrectly? I've found some other pictures on my phone so I will add them in later, sorry picture is rubbish i forgot due to eagerness to fit ha. I just installed an aftermarket stereo over the weekend and it won't turn off when I turn the car off. The problem I found with this was if you join the blue to yellow it works for the key pull out but looses the memory, so i left the yellow to the yellow and put red to blue and blue to red Nd now it turns off with te key but keeps the memory. With that one you turn off the ignition and the stereo goes off, but you can just press the power button and it comes back on again with no keys in the ignition. This is the first VW i've hooked up so don't know if maybe there's something i need to connect the switched power wire to instead of the one on the wiring harness or what. I know this has probably been discussed...but it seems like every thread in the DIY section is dead and search is turning anything up. The VW service tech says diagnostics show that an interrupt to the CAN bus is happening from the stereo. Tools needed: VW OEM radio removal tools, Torx driver and T-15 Torx bit, small flat-blade screwdriver. Ok so my JVC R618 won't turn on. hmm sounds like the radio may have failed if a reboot does not work. Use aftermarket harness that works with the CAN to provide the 12v switched connection for the aftermarket radio to work like factory. Note: 2002+ "Premium VI" Radio: Some 2002 and newer VW's come with the double-DIN "Premium VI" radio. i'm just that good. Help - Aftermarket stereo won’t switch off on 2011 VW Mk6 I’ve fitted a Sony XAV AX3005DB head unit to my 2011 VW Golf MK6 to replace an old RCD 210. Most of the time your car head unit won’t turn off due to faulty wiring, especially if you have installed an aftermarket radio. but my guess is something on the radio's board is fried in this particular situation which means replacment of the radio. (Page 1 of 2) I have checked the cars wiring and it seems that both the live and the memory are 12v all the time?? Note: 2002+ "Premium VI" Radio: Some 2002 and newer VW's come with the double-DIN "Premium VI" radio. It has four slots for key release. by 9N3 Turbo » Mon Oct 08, 2012 1:34 pm, Post Some car manufacturers, however, may design the car electronics in such a way that the head unit won’t turn off for about 10 minutes after you have turned the car off. However say you decide to sit in the car longer and you already removed the key and don't want to put it back in the ignition you can turn the radio on by itself through its power button without having the key in the ignition, thats normal. (The OEM radio turns off when the key is pulled.) thanks man, i've got a buddy who works a lot with stereos in my hometown, i guess next time i go there i'll get him to look at it. Hi, I have a 2006 VW Jetta and recently installed an aftermarket radio. Gab.B Ready to … Anyone else have that memory problem? my only concern is the radio does not automatically turn off when i pull the key out of the ignition. However, when the ignition is off the stereo won't turn on. but my guess is something on the radio's board is fried in this particular situation which means replacment of the radio. Some VW owners believe that VW got a bad batch of radios from their radio supplier. 2006 Jetta 2.5. Why won't my aftermarket deck turn on! A voltmeter would help immensely in this situation. Could this be the problem? Probably the Worlds greatest Polo resource, Post Once it get power, it will release the power from the yellow wire and lead the power enter into the radio to turn on all functions to work. If that's the case, there’s not much you can do but replace your radio with a refurbished OEM radio, an aftermarket radio, or an OEM radio designed for a newer model. 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