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This seems to be a common problem with this series of radio. If you
open the drivers door and pop the fuse panel cover off the side of the
dash, then locate fuse number 42 ( should be 25 amp). Remove the fuse,
check to see if it is blown(it usually isn't), if it isn't blown leave it out for
about 30 seconds to 1 minute and then reinstall. Hope this helps it
worked on my 02 Jetta TDI.
This is most likely a bad ground from the radio to the chasis. The louder you play it the more current it draws and the lower the voltage drops thru the resistive (bad) ground. When volatge drops below a certain point the radio shuts off.
I have this same issue, it is not code related, I have a code and the radio works just fine WHEN THE CAR IS OFF. As soon as the engine starts, the radio loses power, did you ever find a solution to this?
This worked for me (radio in 2003 VW Golf):
Radio says "CHECK" but is otherwise unresponsive. Turning car or radio on/off doesn't help.
On the far right of the radio, there's a round TUNER button. Press it for 5 seconds. Your screen will then show some digits, but the unit is still unresponsive.
Press tuner button again for 5 seconds. Radio should now be 100% again. Let me know if this works for you.
Some cars allow power to the radio, etc. even after the key is turned off and taken out of the ignition. If everything turns off when the door opens, then it is most likely normal for your car. I know the newer VW Jetta's do this.
sometimes it can be found on the radio casing but the best bet is to
take your car to your local dealership and they can use the VIN nimber
of the vehicle to track down the radio code
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