QUOTE (tyson @ Mar 23 2010, 12:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Hi all
My brother has a 05 mk5 1.9tdi golf and the radio will turn on by its self usually when he has it locked when he is away from car. This is concerning him as some day he will return and battery will be flat. Anyone got any ideas on what is happening and how could it be fixed.
Any help appreciated.

Thanks.

I had one that did this as well never got it sorted but I think it is something to do with the Can-bus set up for the radio if you go onto one of the UK forums and do a search for Can-bus drain you might get some answers.

 

QUOTE (PaulC @ Mar 23 2010, 06:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>I had one that did this as well never got it sorted but I think it is something to do with the Can-bus set up for the radio if you go onto one of the UK forums and do a search for Can-bus drain you might get some answers.

put a switch on it, so you can turn it on and off. and sort out all that messing. usually there will be 2 positive wires. one for the radio one for the memory of preset stations. just get a external switch on the power for the radio.

 

QUOTE (corradoman @ Mar 27 2010, 10:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>put a switch on it, so you can turn it on and off. and sort out all that messing. usually there will be 2 positive wires. one for the radio one for the memory of preset stations. just get a external switch on the power for the radio.

 

QUOTE (corradoman @ Mar 27 2010, 10:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>put a switch on it, so you can turn it on and off. and sort out all that messing. usually there will be 2 positive wires. one for the radio one for the memory of preset stations. just get a external switch on the power for the radio.this should do the trick!

 

QUOTE (corradoman @ Mar 27 2010, 11:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>put a switch on it, so you can turn it on and off. and sort out all that messing. usually there will be 2 positive wires. one for the radio one for the memory of preset stations. just get a external switch on the power for the radio.

Vw already have a lovely switch installed on it! Try sort out problems rather than working around them what next insulation tape to cover warning lights homer style?

Is it a factory fitted radio or an after market jobbie?

 

Its the radio its self that is faulty changed a few under warrenty for it....Have one here if he is looking to buy one MP3 one with silver buttons not looking much for it if he is intrestedwill be able to find out the model number tomorrow...

 

we have repaired loads of these ..................fault lies in head unit & is repairable within 24hrs !

regards

donal

 

Thanks for all the help.
Its the factory fitted radio, not an aftermarket one.
Donal, how much would you be looking at to get it fixed. I,ll let him know and see what he wants to do.

Thanks.

 

My mate had the same problem. VW replaced it under warranty. No problem since. Seemed to be fairly common with earlier MK5's

 

we repair these for 100euro ( incl vat & return carraige ) ...................just remove and post to us . will return within 24hrs .

regards

donal