Do you have a diagram that shows the resistors to fix for the "non working faceplate" fix for the kenwood kdc-x590

Hello Jill,

When the faceplate does not light up, you will need to replace the faceplate.

Here is an option: https://amzn.to/2FpcCPc

You may have a chance that one of the wires may be loose. You may need to remove the faceplate from the dash, and remove the module to see if any wires are loose.

Make sure to wear rubber gloves (non-conductive) and remove the battery terminals so that it will provide safety.

What you are asking for are the design drawings, which are usually proprietary and not published by the designer.

Hi there,

I also created a tutorial on fixing faceplates with 2R7 resistors (refer to my tip).

But, your unit will have a different chassis, as the faceplate is also a video display.

First you need to determine if the buttons on the faceplate are operating the various functions. If the buttons are NOT operating, then the faceplate itself (or connection to the main unit) can be considered faulty.

It's highly probable that the RIBBON cable (which connects faceplate to the inside of the unit) may be defective - this is common in some Kenwood units.

Try searching Google or youtube for ribbon cable repairs etc.


Hope this leads you in the right direction.


Cheers,

Scott

Thanks to all but where is the resistor for the front blower I've pinned out the fan and the control module but I have no idea where the resistor is. Picture/ Diagram?

I had the same problem and I resoldered the resistors on the board inside the stereo and it worked. Unscrew and remove the top cover and the CD slot. There are 10 of them located on the lower right side of the board. Good luck.

I just followed tech48's solution by resoldering the resistors on the main board.

PLEASE FIRST CHECK THE FACEPLATE TO HEAD UNIT CONNECTIONS (WHERE THE FACEPLATE CONTACTS THE HEAD UNIT ).
THEN IF U ARE SATISFIED ,REPLACE THE ENTIRE RECEIVER.

I read up on this and saw Tech48's post related to a different model. He's the one who deserves the credit. I'm just the rookie who has the soldering iron. However, here's a picture of the 5 resistors that you need to reflow and "top up"

My model is the KDC-MP532U (same as the 532, but with the USB option).

Here's the overall view. The CD-Player is standing on its edge at the bottom. The resistors are on the bottom right by the brass screw post.



...and here's a close up of the board and the resistors....



Hope it helps. Thanks Tech48!!!! It's like I've got a new stereo!!

The problem is not the faceplate for any of you, it is inside the main unit. If you know how to solder, you can fix is very easy. First take the top off the unit, there is 1 screw in the back middle. Then take the CD player out. It has 2 screws holding it in at the front corners at the bottom of the CD deck. Use a number 2 phillips and take out the gold screws holding the CD deck in place. Then you can pull out the CD deck, and be careful not to damage the ribbon cable connected from the CD deck to the main board. The deck can just sit up and over to the left to get it out of the way for what needs to be soldered.
Look inside the main unit on the board and you will see in the front right corner a series of surface mount resistors all connected in series. Just reflow that solder on them with a small amount of new solder added and the display will once again work perfectly. That solder is very heat stressed, that is the problem. I have fixed dozens of these over the last few years. Make sure you put it back together the same as it came apart, and you are done.