Citroen Xsara Picasso radio dead

Car: Citroen Xsara Picasso
Variant: 1.6 Manual Petrol
Model Year: 2002
Categories: Leaks & Noises
Since having my alternator checked out, the radio no longer works and i have warning lights for ABS and Brakes on the dash.

I have removed the radio and checked the cables.

I have removed the battery connections and reseated them.

So far nothing has fixed this and I am not sure which fuse to check/replace.

Any help much appreciated...

LP
Posted: Aug 25, 2010 (14 years ago)
If you don't have manual or fuses not marked on fuse box / lid , you will have to check each fuse , one at a time .
Posted Aug 25, 2010 (14 years ago)
is the battery voltage ok as sometimes low voltage/flat battery can bring on a warning light,get a diagnostic done to check fault codes,as for radio check all the fuses and make sure you are getting permanent live,ignition live and earth at radio wiring connector
Posted Aug 25, 2010 (14 years ago)
I had a identical problem on my citroen xsara Picasso diesel.
My brother had recently changed the clutch and had to remove the battery -so straight away I thought it was the computer needing a re set.
So I removed the battery terminals earth first of course and then after 4 hours I refitted the terminal connections-live first on the reverse to avoid sparks (battery is located under the passenger seat on my 02 model.

OK I followed the procedure ie turn the ignition on without starting the engine leave on for 10 seconds then start engine.

Radio still not working, no sound ,no nothing.
Before starting work,remove the battery terminals as before.....

Decided to check out any fuses at the back of the radio-there are two plastic caps covering two torque screws then the radio can be removed
I noticed the front cover was loose at one side when removing on- further inspection I noticed the facia had broken away at the side
at a screw hole, rather than buy a new facia which is one option,I repaired the broken plastic and refitted the screw .
Replace the terminals on the battery and use same procedure as before
before starting-very pleased it works perfect
Posted May 4, 2014 (10 years ago)

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