My radio died! Help!!! - Land Rover Forums

13xchamps · #1 10-06-2011, 11:53 AM

I recently bought a 2000 Discovery. Everything worked great as well as the radio.
The other day I drained the battery...leaving the lights on. I had a guy jump it. i think i crossed up the cables for a second and tossed a few sparks. Eventually I got it figured out and it started fine.
BUT....since then the radio has been dead, black, out cold. I have tried all fuses and checked whatever wiring i could. nothing!!!

it has the stock radio in it.

FYI ---I drained the batt a few weeks prior and the radio worked fine after charging.

HELP!!!!

Savannah Buzz · #2 10-06-2011, 12:42 PM

Depending on which model of radio you have determines the exact fuses involved. But you should also know that you will have several other fuse links in the underhood fuse box that may be involved. If you had the barebones stock unit, links 1,3,7,8, & 13 should be checked. Fuses inside truck 16,20,26, 33.

Download your own copy of the RAVE tech manual set and have all this and more available for bed time reading. (RAVE = Rovers A'int Very Economical)

Spike555 · #3 10-06-2011, 06:50 PM

There is a fuse on the back of the radio.

13xchamps · #4 10-10-2011, 09:44 PM

how do i get to the back of the radio to check the fuse???

drowssap · #5 10-11-2011, 07:08 AM

there are two slots at the top of the head unit one on each side, you need to insert a radio removal tool into each one at the same time that will allow you to pull the radio out. Some people claim to be able to do it with two small screw drivers.

Disco Mike · #6 10-11-2011, 07:15 AM

Once you do that, you will need the radio security code, do you have it, if not go to a dealer and ask them to get it for you from Rover.

lordmorpheus · #7 10-11-2011, 09:36 PM

I have heard that the metal runners from hanging file holders also work as radio removal tools.

If a Land Rover dealership is not within driving distance to get a radio code, the can provide you with a code after proof of identity, and vehicle ownership (fax them a copy of your DL and title).

13xchamps · #8 10-12-2011, 08:37 AM

Great advice guys!
I fugured that the slots were there to releases the radio. I will give it a try. I like the file hanger idea!

Disco Mike · #9 10-12-2011, 09:39 AM

Or you can go to Best buy and buy some of the keys or have their shop pull the radio for you.

Savannah Buzz · #10 10-12-2011, 10:10 AM

Also for members updating radios - keep the removal keys, and sell them with your truck.