Technical stereo not working

[thinkof1]

Just bought new punto grande 1.2 dynamic from a car supermarket. Stereo not working. No handbook . Working all W/E so can't get to dealer. i'm hoping its fuse. Searched forum and apparently its F51 in the dashboard. Can any one be more specific please.
Thanks in advance

Paul.
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[T14086]

If its not a official dealer chances are its not been set up correctly before delivery,best to wait until you can get it looked at.

 

[Andy Monty]

welcome to the madhouse thinkof1

dont want to sound patronising but do you know how to turn the sterio on?

to turn it on press and hold the volume knob for a second or 2...

there could be a couple of reasons why it isn't working the fuse as you said or the fact some muppet hasn't plugged the multi-plug in the back of the radio to check this you will need a set of "radio keys" from a motorworld type shop.

the location of #51 fuse is behind the glove box..








hope that helps...

 

[T14086]

True what you say andy but he just got car so shouldn't need to do this,why alot of folk buy new cars so they dont have to do anything & face the dreaded MOT.

 

[thinkof1]

Thanks andy monty. I have had a play with my knob Have located fuse although my hand is a bit big ! Got some keys somewhere. Gonna have a go now. Thanks again.
Paul
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[Andy Monty]

I know what your saying T but my local Dealers a 40 mile round trip for the cost and the time sat waiting/ booking it in for the sake of five minutes and hopefully a 50p fuse it might be worth a quick look especially after he said the dreaded "a car supermarket"

 

[T14086]

I know what your saying T but my local Dealers a 40 mile round trip for the cost and the time sat waiting/ booking it in for the sake of five minutes and hopefully a 50p fuse it might be worth a quick look especially after he said the dreaded "a car supermarket"

Fair comments,guess with petrol price you'll be cheaper doing it yourself as you say.

 

[thinkof1]

well it aint the fuse ! Don't think my keys will pull the unit out, may need to fashion something or nip down to shop
Just on the car supermarket theme, things have gone ok but when i mentioned the stereo they gave me a number to ring which turns out to be the fiat main dealer ! Bet there gonna love me when i turn up, plus my brakes squeal, which apparently is a known issue.

Paul
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[Andy Monty]

yep it is a known issue as are a few others to keep your eye on

https://www.fiatforum.com/grande-punto-technical/89495-faults-problems.html

 

[T14086]

Bet there gonna love me when i turn up, plus my brakes squeal, which apparently is a known issue.

Paul
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Its their job

 

[thinkof1]

U was right Andy Monty. Wasn't plugged in at the back !!!!!
All working now.
Kinda puts me off the car supermarkets.

Anyway, thanx for your help

Paul
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[Andy Monty]

Permission to look smug


best go check the wheel nuts are tight

 

[Eddiecoid]

Can you help me please my radio knocks on but no buttons work and only the light comes on that's it nother at tall

 

[Eddiecoid]

It's a fiat Punto the radio light comes on but nothing works on the radio do you no what I can do to fix it please

 

[Eddiecoid]

Can anyone help me with my radio please

 

[Eddiecoid]

Radio light comes on and can check displays can anyone no wot I can do please

 

[Bartoosh]

With all due respect eddiecoid, you're piggybacking a Grande Punto thread that's almost 18-years-old! In addition you've provided very little information other than your radio doesn't work.

Start by going through the Electrical Gremlins and Earthing guides. If you find nothing there that helps then create a NEW thread in the PUNTO section. When you do, provide as much detail as possible. Describe the nature and history of the problem, the model of radio (i.e. original Fiat or aftermarket), what you were doing when the problem started (e.g. installing a replacement radio), what steps you've already taken to try to resolve the issue, any error codes that diagnostics is showing, etc.

You're more likely to get help this way.

 

[Eddiecoid]

With all due respect eddiecoid, you're piggybacking a Grande Punto thread that's almost 18-years-old! In addition you've provided very little information other than your radio doesn't work.

Start by going through the Electrical Gremlins and Earthing guides. If you find nothing there that helps then create a NEW thread in the PUNTO section. When you do, provide as much detail as possible. Describe the nature and history of the problem, the model of radio (i.e. original Fiat or aftermarket), what you were doing when the problem started (e.g. installing a replacement radio), what steps you've already taken to try to resolve the issue, any error codes that diagnostics is showing, etc.

You're more likely to get help this way.

Thanks for your reply and I will check more out thanxs