Kenwood kdc-322 faceplate problem?

Hi there,

You could try reading my tip on repairing Kenwood faceplates.

How to repair Kenwood Faceplate


Cheers,

ok I just found this info online and they say it came from the service manual for that stereo so I hope it helps:

You will need a Kenwood RC-410 remote control. This remote works on KDC-519, KDC-X859, KDC-319, KDC-4019, KDC-MP919, KDC-X759, KDC-419, KDC-X459, KDC-MPV619, KDC-MPV7019, KDC-2022, KDC-2022V, KRC-435, KRC-535 and KDC-X959

To reset the code do the following:

1) Turn on the car.
2) The faceplate rotates out and the CODE - - - - prompt appears.
3) Press >>' and Auto keys simultaneously on the faceplate and hold for 4 seconds. (If the faceplate rotates back into the console push on the upper left top edge of the faceplate and it will flip back around. Press the Eject button and then try it again.)
4) The screen will still say CODE, but the - - - - will disappear! When this happens press the 5 key on the remote twice and it enters a K on the display on the faceplate. Hit the >>' key on the faceplate.
5) Press the 2 key on the remote three times and it enters a C on the display on the faceplate. Hit the >>' key on the faceplate.
6) Press the 2 key on the remote once and it enters an A on the display on the faceplate. Hit the >>' key on the faceplate.
7) Press the 7 key on the remote twice and it enters an R on the display on the faceplate. Hit the >>' key on the faceplate.
8) The radio goes into All Off mode and you are set! Hit the SRC button on the faceplate to select CD, Radio, etc.

Above information source = http://techbybucky.blogspot.com/2008/01/how-to-reset-security-code-on-kenwood.html

You can download the manual at
http://www.kenwoodusa.com/UserFiles/File/Global/Consumer/Manuals/KDCX569.pdf

Sounds like you might have a bad connection where the faceplate connects to the unit, or the faceplate is bad.

KDC-M4527
CD Receiver with WMA/MP3 decoder Built-in

Audio Features
- 4 x 50 watt maximum output power by MOSFET Power IC
- 1 RCA preout, 2 Volt
- Separated tone control: Bass/Mid/Treble
- Source tone memory
- Balance/Fader/Loudness control
- System Q: Sound control with pre-programmed tone curves
- Auxiliary input with optional unit (CA-C1AX or KCA-S210A)
- Attenuator (-20dB) with smooth volume return

Tuner Features
- 24 presets: 18 FM, 6 MW/LW
- K3I clean reception Tuner
- Radio Data System (RDS) with Radio text
- Auto memory entry (AME)
- Up/Down seek tuning
- Local Seek
- FM Stereo/Mono selector
- Tuning mode : Auto1/Auto2/Manual
- DAB reception with optional unit KTC-9090DAB

CD Features
- CD-R/RW compatible
- 8 times over-sampling
- 1 bit D/A converter
- S/N ratio: 105 dB
- Dynamic range: 93 dB
- Channel separation: 85 dB
- MP3 decoder with ID-3 Tag display
- MP3 decoder MPEG-1/2 Audio layer-3
- WMA decoder: windows media audio
- CD-text
- Random/Repeat/Scan Play

Changer Features
- Dual changer control capability (CH1/CH2 & AUX)
- CD-Text with compatible units
- Disc Name Preset System with compatible units
- Disc & Track repeat
- Disc & Track scan
- Disc & Magazine random play

General Features
- Removable faceplate
- Protection case for faceplate
- Disabled System Indicator (DSI)
- Mono Colour LCD display
- 14 segments x 8 characters
- White LED display backlight
- Selectable key illumination (red or green)
- 24 hours clock
- Auto Dimmer
- 2 way telephone mute
- All off select (20/40/60 min.)
- Built-in fuse/coil
- ISO A/B connector
- Remote sensor for optional remote control unit
- OEM steeringwheel remote hardwired connection
thats the most i could get go here http://kenwoodusa.com/Contact/ and have them send u one hopw that helps.

there buggers rewire the earth/ground

yo tengo un reproductor kenwood kdc-mp2035cr pero este no me reproduce nada solo me sale un mensaje que dice protect y no me deja hacer nada ni colocarle nada por el auxiliar

recently bought a kenwood kdc-815 car radio from a swamp met. bought it with no security code need security code

Sounds like you might need to clean the contacts on the back of the faceplate or the ones on the front of the actual unit.

If you have the remote control for the unit, or can buy one then you can reset the code. Just ask me how...