I own Wave Redio/CD. My new remote is Wave Music System and does not work. Why not?

The notoriously unreliable SMD capacitors which Bose installed are long defective. That's just the start of your problems.

You'll need to replace those defective capacitors with much higher-quality units than the original.

Only a tech experienced with SMD work should attempt this repair.

Replacing the PCB will solve your problem for only a short time, as you are just getting the original standard junk again, but new.

I have a similar as gift, big size remote, you havent mentioned that whether ur using an adapter 110volts or else it still would have worked but would short circuit after some use.

put it in the upper unit (main) don't load it from new 3 slot

make sure there is nothing blocking the signal to your unit.tv remote dvd other cd players etc..or u mite have 2 get a cd cleaner an get it done.

http://remotes.com/store/codes_original.html

or eBay: search for "(model) remotes", check the 'include description' box. Usually cheaper than the vendors.

There are dozens of them on eBay

Hi,
Our bose wave system stopped working also. The remote wouldn't work, it wouldn't turn off nothing. So finally we re-set it by clicking the button on the power strip it was plugged into.
It then worked! we had a power glitch a few weeks ago and think that had something to do with it. I hope this helped, and helps others!
Annie

• Reset the system by disconnecting the power cord from the wall for one minute, then plug it back in
  
  
• Make sure you’re pointing the remote directly at your Wave® music system. If the system is placed above table-top height, be sure to angle the remote upward while pointing
  
  
• Check for possible sources of interference with the remote’s infrared (IR) signal, such as bright lights or solar glare off of a window. Make sure nothing is blocking the path of the signal from the remote to the Wave® music system display. The remote will not work properly if there is something directly in front of the display
  
  
• Wipe off the small clear lens on the front end of the remote
  
  
• The remote is designed to work within 20' of the system. Greater distance may cause intermittent response
  

It will work as a manually-operated AUX input, but since there was no remote for the original system so that function won't be available.

I turned mine upside down pressed play and it started working.
Turned it back over and it's working fine.

First have the remote tested. You can buy a basic Infra-red tester at Radioshack for about $6. If the remote is putting out signal, the Bose will have to be serviced. Call them and get an RMA # and they will fix it for a flat rate.