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The Workshop => Maintenance, Problems & Troubleshooting => Topic started by: Brackers on April 21, 2024, 09:38

Title: Standard Radio always turns on with ignition.
Post by: Brackers on April 21, 2024, 09:38
The standard radio in my 2003 roadster always turns on and raises the aerial when the ignition is switched on. If I turn the radio off, turn the ignition off and then turn the ignition back on, the radio will turn on and raise the aerial.

Is this correct or do I have a fault?
I would have thought that if I turn the radio off it will remain off when I turn the ignition off and on again.
Title: Re: Standard Radio always turns on with ignition.
Post by: barchetta_ms on April 21, 2024, 10:23
I had a similar issue with my standard radio turning on by itself but mine wouldn't even turn off with the power button. I replaced it with one from eBay - a relatively cheap and easy fix
Title: Re: Standard Radio always turns on with ignition.
Post by: Ardent on April 21, 2024, 10:24
Does sound a bit odd.
Title: Re: Standard Radio always turns on with ignition.
Post by: Topdownman on April 21, 2024, 17:13
Doesnt sound normal to me.

Lots of people do the power antenna override mod as its a pain if you dont want to listen to the radio, but the radio shouldnt come on as far as I remember (been many years since I had a standard H/U!).