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rcd 300 not working. help!!!
« on: October 04, 2009, 12:45:40 pm »
hi all. i have a rcd 300 and its packed up on me totally nothing on the display at all. ive checked the fuses and they all seem to be ok. has anybody had this problem or got any ideas before i go spend money trying to get it repaired.
thanks
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Re: rcd 300 not working. help!!!
« Reply #1 on: October 04, 2009, 12:48:46 pm »
Have you looked on the VCDS list to see if there is anyone locally who can do a scan for you?
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Re: rcd 300 not working. help!!!
« Reply #2 on: October 04, 2009, 01:04:16 pm »
You could also remove the unit and confirm the quadlock connector is still connected and that there is power to the connector.  There are two live supplies to the radio.
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Re: rcd 300 not working. help!!!
« Reply #3 on: October 04, 2009, 01:07:13 pm »
ill have a look at the vcds list cheers.
which colour is the two live wires? is it the 2 red/yellow wires?
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Re: rcd 300 not working. help!!!
« Reply #4 on: October 05, 2009, 10:44:07 pm »
Sounds like a common fault to me :happy2:  its called the "chuckitinthebinandbuymyrcd500" syndrome :laugh:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260486517914&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

Maybe i should post this in the Classifieds section :confused:
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Re: rcd 300 not working. help!!!
« Reply #5 on: October 06, 2009, 10:26:48 am »
i have a rcd500 for sale if interested
this is the one with inbuilt 6cd changer
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Re: rcd 300 not working. help!!!
« Reply #6 on: October 06, 2009, 10:41:47 pm »
Quote from: monte on October 05, 2009, 10:44:07 pm
Sounds like a common fault to me :happy2:  its called the "chuckitinthebinandbuymyrcd500" syndrome :laugh:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260486517914&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

Maybe i should post this in the Classifieds section :confused:

haha i like it, too late now tho  :sad1:
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Re: rcd 300 not working. help!!!
« Reply #7 on: October 06, 2009, 10:42:50 pm »
Quote from: celica on October 06, 2009, 10:26:48 am
i have a rcd500 for sale if interested
this is the one with inbuilt 6cd changer

how much you looking for mate? does it have the code?
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Re: rcd 300 not working. help!!!
« Reply #8 on: October 06, 2009, 11:07:59 pm »
PM sent

good condition out of Jan06 car
comes with security code and manual
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Re: rcd 300 not working. help!!!
« Reply #9 on: October 06, 2009, 11:14:17 pm »
just looking at the above link, mine doesn't have the silver buttons though

it looks like this one:
http://www.volkswagenaccessories.co.uk/accessories/details?part_no=5M0057195

£800 from stealers!!!
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